| It wasn't in John's plans to move from Australia to Caloocan in the Philippines, but it did happen. He talks about the businesses he and his wife are putting up in Metro Manila, his views on the cost of living there, his attempts to learn the language, and what to keep in mind if you are thinking of moving to the Philippines. |
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An Interesting Life and Interesting Experiences for an Australian Expat in the Philippines
Action, Sports, Adventure: The Story of a UK Expat Living in Thailand
| There are many things UK expat Dan loves about living in Bangkok, Thailand, some of which he describes here. He is also passionate about action and adventure sports, something he wants others to experience in Thailand. |
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Living in Malaysia and why you should consider living here too
| German expat Christa and her husband chose to live in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, and they haven't regretted their decision. She describes what she enjoys about living in Malaysia, and some other reasons why others might consider moving there too. |
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English Expat Living in the Philippines -- and Loving It Despite the Typhoons!
| The Philippines is a far cry from Seadon's native Cornwall in England -- and there are things and people back at home that he misses -- but he doesn't regret moving to the so-called Pearl of the Orient Sea. Here he describes what he likes about living in the Philippines, gives a sneak peek into some of his expenses there, and advises potential expats to come and visit with an open mind. |
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Kiss My Kimchi in Seoul: An American Expat Working as an ESL Teacher in South Korea
| What is it like for an expat to live and work in Seoul, South Korea? An American who teaches ESL in the public school system describes some of the ins and outs of expatriate life there, and offers some tips on adjusting to the local culture. |
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A Brit practicing his patience in Saigon, Vietnam
Living and working in Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City, otherwise known as Saigon, didn't figure in British expat Emile's plans at all. But his work as a film editor brought him to Vietnam, and now he is making the best of his time there. It's turning out to be quite an experience, one that has its ups and downs, as Emile describes in his story. |
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Joy and Frustration in the Land of Smiles: A European Expat's Take on the Good and Bad of Living in Thailand
| Focus on the good, not the bad -- that's one of the tips Justo gives to those who are planning on moving to Bangkok, Thailand, where he has been living for the past two years. This European expat also shares his advice about things like the importance of learning the local language, job prospects for other foreigners, and the cost of living in Bangkok. |
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Teaching and Living in Busan, South Korea: Asian-American Expat Randy's Work in TEFL and His Tips on Moving to Korea
| Being an Asian-American expat in Asia has its ups and downs, as Randy has discovered. This young expat lives in Busan, South Korea, where he's working as a middle-school English teacher, and here he describes what led to his decision to work in Korea. He also shares some of his opinions about the people and the importance of learning the local language and respecting the culture, plus some tips for those planning on living and working abroad. |
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Internship in China
| Hasan's stay in China, brief as it may be, has been full of exciting experiences so far. Going to China is a decision he doesn't regret making. Here he talks about how he came to be in China in the first place, his thoughts on speaking the local language, and other aspects of his life as a transient expat in China. |
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An American Expat Retired to Paradise
| American expat Barry says it's important to do your homework first before making life-changing decisions, such as moving to another country. Here, he talks about why he decided to retire to the Philippines, what he likes about living there, and his views on the cost and standard of living. |
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