| An attractive job offer led Erwin from his job in Southern California to the Caribbean paradise of Turks and Caicos. Here, this Filipino-born expat describes how he landed his job as a resort sous chef there, his favorite things to do in Providenciales, changes he has seen in the job market for expats, and his tips for fitting into the local culture and society. |
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Life in Provo, Turks and Caicos Islands for a Filipino-American Sous Chef
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An Artist in Paradise
| American expat Stephanie has been living with her husband in Tortola, the British Virgin Islands, for ten years now, where she works as an artist and a teacher. Read about her experiences on the islands, from the steps she had to take to get a work permit to her interactions with the locals, and keep her tips in mind if you're planning on moving to the British Virgin Islands. |
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My Tropical Escape - Culebra and the British Virgin Islands
| American expat Mark has been living in the tiny but utterly beautiful British Virgin Islands with his wife for the past four years. Here he shares information on things like how he got a job there, applying for residency, and the cost of living. Mark also discusses the continuation of their Caribbean expat adventure with their upcoming move to Culebra, Puerto Rico. |
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Living in Dominica isn't easy, but worth it, says American expat Jennifer
| Jennifer proclaims Dominica to be "the most beautiful place on earth." There are cultural beliefs and practices that need adjusting to, but she and her husband have found it worth doing. They love the place so much they're building their retirement home there. Read on for other aspects of her expat life in Roseau, Dominica. |
 Jennifer Miller |
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Lynda's idyllic life as an American expat in Providenciales, the Turks and Caicos
| Lynda and her husband live on the island of Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos, where she teaches Pilates and Reiki. Moving from the USA to Provo, as the island is popularly known, is a decision she is glad they made. Lynda tells us what she thinks about the locals and the country's many attractions. She also gives helpful info about moving to the Turks and Caicos Islands and what life is like there. |
 Lynda Lippin |
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American expat Portia spreads hope and good will near Les Cayes, Haiti
| Working for a nongovernmental organization in Haiti has been an enlightening and challenging experience for Portia, who comes from the United States. Here she describes how she came to be working in Haiti, what her job entails, and the high spirits that the people have in spite of living in abject poverty. |
 Portia Mills |
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American expat Scott is a restaurateur and a real estate entrepreneur in Sosua, Dominican Republic
| Scott is an American retiree who has his thumb in a number of pies in Sosua, Dominican Republic. Aside from owning and running a restaurant, he's also deeply involved in the real estate business. Scott finds that things like the welcoming locals and the beauty of the location make it a Caribbean paradise for an expat retiree like him. |
 Scott Teil |
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