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Quality of Life: What Does It Mean to You?

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A recurring expat theme revolves around quality of life. This is mostly subjective, and something you might perceive as positive which adds to your quality of life, might be a negative to me. One example might be the proximity of bars and clubs. If you regularly enjoy the city’s nightlife, like to meet your friends or make new friends at clubs and dance until dawn, being close to such a great source of entertainment can contribute a lot to your enjoyment of life. But it’s not a scene I enjoy, …

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Why US Expats are Obsessed with Health Care

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Or, A Tale of Two Cysts US expats -- in fact all who live in the US -- are obsessed with health care. At least, that's the impression the rest of the world has of us. And they're right. Totally right, but we have good reason to be so OCD about it. Let me explain... My husband and I have just passed our one-year anniversary of living back in the United States. In a lot of ways, I wish we hadn't returned, but having an expat mindset is all about expanding options. Last year we had an …

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Medical Tourism in Panama

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Guest Post by Kathryn Aragon The idea of traveling to a foreign country for medical care -- known as medical tourism -- may seem extreme or even unnecessary. But in some cases, it’s your best option. For me, it was a spinal cord injury that prompted the trip to Panama. My condition isn’t treated in the US. Fortunately, Panama’s Stem Cell Institute (SCI) is a world-class facility with skilled, caring doctors who know their stuff. Looking back on the experience, I can highly recommend …

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Top 10 Spots to Retire Overseas in 2011

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Every year International Living publishes its list of the top ten retirement havens. They've just sent out their September issue, and it includes their take on the best spots in the world to retire. I've been known to take issue with their findings in the past (for example, in their 2011 Quality of Life list). This time, though, they've come up with a list that makes a lot of sense. Of course, any time you're relying on number crunching, your results depend on what you feel is most important. …

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Better Health Care Abroad — For Less

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What do Brazil, India, Costa Rica, Thailand, Panama, Singapore and Hungary have in common? They're all medical hotspots for Americans seeking procedures they can't afford in the US, according to travel website Boots 'n All. International Living adds Mexico, South Korea and Turkey to the list. If you're considering living in a country known for medical tourism, you can be pretty confident that the quality of care is top notch. But what about health care as a resident? That's a question more …

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What Can I Eat Overseas?

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And Stay Healthy? I have some concerns about the food supply in my overseas location. How do I find out whether crops are grown with chemical pesticides or whether the cows are pumped full of antibiotics as they are in the US? I don't want to assume anything. . . [ad#Google Adsense Double] If eating nutritious, healthful, uncontaminated food is important to you, jump over to our Facebook page and join the discussion. …

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