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Unusual British exports

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Xpatulator

The traditional red telephone box is fast disappearing from Britain’s streets, but if you’re feeling nostalgic, track down one of the many hundreds sold abroad. This one can be found on Dickenson Bay in Antigua, but others have ended up … Continue reading →

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Why expats find New Year’s resolutions harder to keep

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Xpatulator

Keeping a New Year’s resolution is always an uphill struggle. But is it even harder for those who live away from home? In his new monthly column, Chris Marshall takes a look at some of the tougher issues facing expats … Continue reading →

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Expat Kids, not just cost of living

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Xpatulator

It is very important to consider your child’s opinions and constantly talk to your kids about how they are feeling. Listen to your children, really listen! We have also set each of the kids up on gmail, and they sometimes email us and let us know how they feel (even though we are not talking, they are still communicating with us on their feelings).
Trudie constantly communicated with her son – During our alone time I constantly reassured Matthew that dad will be with us soon, and when Dad did not come back to our home country, but to our expat spot and we had to go there Matthew was the first to jump at the idea. We also constantly talk about the fact that we will move again- this is not home yet- we will be here for a couple of years – we wanted Matthew to be prepared for that and use it to motivate him-work harder at school etc. Continue reading →

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Dominica, Roseau – Cost of Living

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Dominica is dominated by bananas and other agriculture, and nearly one-third of the labour force works in agriculture. This sector, however, is highly vulnerable to weather conditions and to external events affecting commodity prices. Roseau is the … Continue reading →

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Djibouti, Djibouti – Cost of Living

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Djibouti is based on service activities connected with the country’s strategic location and status as a free trade zone in northeast Africa. Two-thirds of the inhabitants live in the capital city, the remainder being mostly nomadic herders. … Continue reading →

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Denmark, Copenhagen – Cost of Living

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Denmark is a mixed economy with very few natural resources that relies almost entirely on human resources. The service sector makes up the vast amount of the employment and economy. Its industrialized market economy depends on imported … Continue reading →

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Czech Republic, Prague – Cost of Living

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of the Czech Republic is developed and industrialized. It is one of the most stable and prosperous of the post-Communist states of Central and Eastern Europe. Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. Prague’s … Continue reading →

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Cyprus, Nicosia – Cost of Living

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Cyprus is dominated by the division of the country into the southern area controlled by the Cyprus Government and the northern Turkish Cypriot-administered area. The Greek Cypriot economy is a prosperous one. Cyprus has an open, free-market, … Continue reading →

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Cuba, Havana – Cost of Living

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Cuba is a largely state-controlled, centrally planned economy overseen by the Cuban government, though there remains significant foreign investment and enterprise in Cuba. Most of the means of production are owned and run by the government and … Continue reading →

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Croatia, Zagreb – Cost of Living

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Xpatulator

The Economy of Croatia is a service-based economy, with the service sector accounting for two thrids of the total GDP. Zagreb is the capital and the largest city of the Republic of Croatia. Zagreb’s transport connections, concentration of industry, scientific … Continue reading →

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