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Tips from Betsy Burlingame
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Try everything twice when getting to know the locals!
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Try everything twice! The first time may not be the right time. Try to "go local" form friendships with locals, go to weddings, christenings, graduations etc. Join in the holiday customs, always try the local food and drink. (Continue Reading)
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Betsy Burlingame, Expat ExchangeUse Taxis Instead of Buying a Car
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Taxis are so cheap to use in the Philippines (except Manila) and relatively cheap in South Korea, I didn't find it necessary to purchase or rent a car. Also, once you see the driving habits of the locals in both of those countries, I think you will agree with me and leave the driving to someone else. (Continue Reading)
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Betsy Burlingame, Expat ExchangeGetting a German Driver's License
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Transportation here in Germany is outstanding. As far as the driver's license is concerned, get that information asap. It depends on the state you come from as to what you need to do. We waited more than 6 months, so we had to to the complete course which was very time consuming and very expensive. (Continue Reading)
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Betsy Burlingame, Expat ExchangeBuying a Car in Mexico
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The first time I lived, as an adult, overseas I shipped an auto. It arrived 8 weeks after I did and I had already bought a used car by then. So, the car I shipped was superfluous. When I retired, I brought my pick-up truck to Mexico, but disposed of it after six months. (Continue Reading)
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Betsy Burlingame, Expat ExchangeFinding Time to Travel is More Difficult When Your Kids are Older
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We had expected to travel a lot on weekends, but with kids in school that did not happen. They have too many school related responsibilities to go away. People with small children have much more freedom to take kids out of school to travel. (Continue Reading)
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