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Taxis in Hong Kong
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If you live in Hong Kong you don't need a car. The transportation is great. Wonderful bus system and train system. Lot's of taxis too and not expensive if you need to take one. If you have small children though you might consider getting a car cause it is hard to use a stroller etc in Hong Kong. (Continue Reading)
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Betsy Burlingame, Expat ExchangeUse Public Transportation in Paris - Don't Bring a Car!
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Honestly, in Paris, it's not worth having a car with the transportation. It's cheaper to rent sometimes and take taxis. Also, I'm almost embarrassed by my fellow Americans who ship their 4x4s from the States. (Continue Reading)
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Betsy Burlingame, Expat ExchangeHelping Kids Prepare to Move Abroad
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If you have school-aged children and your kids will be enrolled before the move, talk with their new school about helping with the transition. Many have formal programs in place for the first few weeks of school -- a buddy system is often used. (Continue Reading)
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Betsy Burlingame, Expat ExchangeExpat Kids Applying to College Stand Out from the Rest
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Expatiate kids are so lucky, but they need help to use and understand their luck. There are all kinds of groups focused on TCK third culture kids, and so forth. Parents have to be even more attuned to expat kids messages and needs. (Continue Reading)
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Betsy Burlingame, Expat ExchangePublic Transportation is Often the Best Option for Expats in Cities
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Some countries are very expensive to rent a vehicle. Mainly because of high theft rates e.g. South America, Mexico and the Caribbean Islands. It is often cheaper to purchase a used car, unless the company is covering the cost or supplying a vehicle. (Continue Reading)
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