Posted by janedant
on Tuesday, October 19, 2010
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If you’ve ever wanted to travel extensively but aren’t sure how you could afford to be on the road for months at a time, work share arrangements might be the answer you’re looking for. When you work share, you receive either free or discounted lodgings or meals in exchange for your labor. The work you may be asked to perform can include landscaping, maintenance tasks, cleaning, receptionist work, or helping arrange/host special events or parties. If you have special skills such as photography, accounting, or design skills, you may be asked to help with the books, or design a new brochure for a bed and breakfast.
If work share arrangements don’t appeal to you, you can also find other work in many destinations. Temporary work, seasonal jobs like farm work or Christmas tree sales, and part time jobs are also alternatives. If you need to supplement your income while you’re on the road, here are some ideas:
Work camping: As a work camper you will usually receive your site rental for free and possibly a discount on any metered utilities. You may also get some meals for free if the campground hosts a special event. You may have to mow the grass, answer the phones, clean the bathrooms, or help maintain the facilities in exchange for your freebies. Some work camping arrangements can be short term (just a week) or long term (a whole season). Many campgrounds post openings on their web site, but it can’t hurt to call and ask campgrounds in your area if they need help.
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Posted by janedant
on Tuesday, September 21, 2010
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Retiring abroad sounds intriguing to those seeking balmy climes and cheaper living. But there are pitfalls.
Planning a postretirement move from, say, New York to Florida is relatively simple. But if you're thinking about spending your golden years abroad, there are many more unknowns. How can you check out a prospective retirement haven before you make a big move--and maybe a big mistake?
Taxation. The U.S. taxes its citizens' income no matter where they live. Those living abroad can claim an annual $91,500 exclusion of income from work, which retirees often don't have. Tax treaties usually protect against double taxation, but many countries have higher rates than the U.S.
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Expat Health Insurance
Posted by janedant
on Monday, June 14, 2010
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The GlobalHealth Advantage Range
Advantage 100
Features
> Worldwide coverage
> Plan maximum up to US$250,000 per disability
> Choice of deductibles starting at US$500 per disability
> Lowest premiums
Advantage 200
Features
> Worldwide coverage
> Plan maximum up to US$250,000 per year
> Nil deductible up to US$5,000 per year deductible available
> Choice to add coverage for out-patient treatment
Advantage 300
Features
> Option to exclude North American coverage to lower premium
> Plan maximum up to US$2,000,000 per year
> Nil deductible up to US$5,000 per year deductible available
> Fully covered in-patient with extensive pre and post-hospitalization cover
Advantage 400
Features
> Option to exclude North American coverage to lower premium
> Plan maximum up to US$2,000,000 per year
> Nil deductible up to US$5,000 per year deductible available
> Fully covered in-patient and out-patient
Advantage 500
Features
> Option to exclude North American coverage to lower premium
> Plan maximum up to US$2,000,000 per year
> Nil deductible up to US$5,000 per year deductible available
> Fully covered in-patient and out-patient
> Maternity cover up to US$10,000 per pregnancy
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Posted by janedant
on Friday, May 14, 2010
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In Spanish, Ilustrado means "enlightened one." During the 19th century, it referred to the Philippines' Europe-educated literati, whose revolutionary ideas helped establish the foundations for Asia's first democracy. Fast-forward 200 years: expatriate Filipino author Miguel Syjuco has put a modern spin on this dated term with his 2008 Man Asia Literary Prize–winning novel Ilustrado. Syjuco's novel follows the exploits of a young Filipino protagonist — also named Miguel Syjuco — who returns to the Philippines and the past he left behind to investigate the death of his dissident mentor Crispin Salvador.
This satire of Philippine society comes at a time when this Southeast Asian nation stands at a political crossroads. Born into a well-to-do political family himself, Syjuco is not unfamiliar with the elite class he parodies, but he is quick to point out the differences between himself and his fictional namesake. During his whirlwind Asian promotional tour, Syjuco spoke with TIME in Hong Kong about the power of the written word and his transnational exploits as a modern-day Ilustrado.
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Posted by janedant
on Monday, April 19, 2010
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In an era where we keep too busy with our work, health becomes a matter of concern of all of us. Especially if we live abroad, medicines and health care have become so expensive that we might have to spend half of our savings on it. You certainly don't want to do that, right? Expat Global Medical Insurance helps you to cover all that without bearing any immediate cost. It not only gives you a complete medical cover but also, makes you financial secure. By taking international health travel insurance, you can stand your medical and health expenses on your own.
We have often seen cases where in people living in abroad have to bear sudden and uncertain health costs which makes them face a financial crisis but, with such beneficial insurance scheme you can avoid such circumstances. Let's check out some more advantages of expat health insurance:
- Settlement of adequate medical expenses
- Aid to trip Interruption due to health issues
- Reimbursement of lost checked luggage
- Emergency medical evacuation
- Emergency reunion
- Emergency dental
- Settlement against accidental death and dismemberment
- Return of relevant assets
Though the facilities depend from one insurance company to another but, mostly the above mentioned services are taken care off. To a greater extent International Travel Medical Insurance companies are planning to cover more areas (as follows) to enhance their standard of health care:
· Terrorism coverage
· Hospital insurance (such as daily cash, etc.)
· Problems of pregnancy
· Natural disaster
· And, other travel support such as pre-trip safety and health advisories, immediate cash transfers, lost travel document or passport assistance, etc.
Whenever we go or live abroad, it becomes all the more difficult for us to take care of our health and all. In such a situation international travel medical insurance is the easiest way to deal with all sudden costs in this relevant field. Don't you think so?
We never know when we need a health cover, we can need a health cover anytime and anywhere in this whole world thus, it becomes essential to take such insurance schemes and be trouble-free.
Posted by janedant
on Thursday, March 18, 2010
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These nations are the most hospitable to expatriates, according to a new report.
The Middle East has long had a reputation for being one of the world's perennial trouble spots. But for expatriates, the tiny Persian Gulf county Bahrain ranks as one of the most welcoming places to work.
That's the surprising result of a new survey of 3,100 expatriates conducted by HSBC Bank ( HBC - news - people ). Bahrain ranked first in one key measure of how easy it is for expatriates to set up a new life for their families. It received high marks from expats who like the country's easy access to modern health care, decent and affordable housing, and network of social groups that expatriates can join.
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