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5 Unexpected Benefits when You Join a Panama Relocation Tours Adventure

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Despite previously living in Las Tablas, Panama for several years, I recently found myself on a Panama Relocation Tour. In late January, I flew to Panama because I decided I didn't want to deal with winter this year. I survived my arrival during the Papal visit and the World Youth Conference, and settled in at my home away from home in Guarare. I spent a couple of weeks enjoying the sun and the ocean (and wallowing in Vacation Brain, truth be told). On the 10th I met up with Jackie …

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How NOT to Become an Anywhereist

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Are you worried that you might wake up some morning and find that you've become an Anywhereist? After all, why would you want to be one of those? Who would want to: Have the freedom to travel where and when you want?Work where you feel comfortable, in conditions that help you put forth your best effort?Live in the place where you can construct a happy life that's meaningful for you? Now, if you want to completely ensure that you'll never fall into any of those traps, here are 9 tips to …

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Pack Lighter: 10 Items to Leave Behind

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Part of the art of packing light involves knowing what to bring for the trip you're on. If you're going on the road for fun -- not work -- you'll pack differently than when you're moving around as a digital nomad.  Here are 10 things you should leave behind on a backpacking adventure or non-working trip. Guest post by Yogi and Suchna When you pack items you don't need, you slow yourself down, tire yourself out, and can even add to the cost of your trip. The art of packing light …

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How to Apply for a US Passport

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Already got yours? then you’re probably good to go and you can skip this article. But if you don’t yet have a US passport, apply for one right away. If you're a US citizen looking to get a passport for the first time, you must apply in person, using Form DS-11. How long does it take to get a new US passport? Be prepared to pay the required fees, based on the speed you want your application processed (an expedited application costs more), and where you are applying. After your …

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Why This is the Best Overseas Retirement Index I’ve Seen. . .

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Every year, respected publications publish their "best of" indexes for living overseas. This year, Live & Invest Overseas has done a phenomenal job. The index is robust, at more than 300 pages, and it zeros in, not on countries, but on specific cities and towns. Best of all, this resource is free for you if you subscribe to their magazine. (By itself, the Overseas Retirement Index costs $47 -- and if you're seriously planning an overseas move, totally worth it!) Note that "overseas …

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How to Find the Right International School for Your Children

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Guest Post from International Schools Database Parents know all about the stress and confusion that comes with finding a good school for their children. But expat families often have an even more difficult time. Not only do they want to get the best education for their child, they have to do it in an unfamiliar country with an unfamiliar school system. If you’ve ever been through this yourself, you’ll know how frustrating it can be to find detailed information on international schools. …

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