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What You Need to Know About Moving to Dubai

Relocation professional, Einat Mazafi, discusses the pros and cons of moving to Dubai. The warm temperatures, large expat community, world-class shopping vs. strict Islamic laws and high cost-of-living. (Read Article)

Retirement in Brussels, Belgium

Authors of the book "Retiring in Belgium - a Guide for Expats," moved to Belgium for work and decided to remain in Brussels for retirement. They enjoy the international nature of Brussels, quality health care, wonderful cuisine and friends.

5 Great Places to Retire in Asia

We asked expats and searched our forums for recommendations about where to retire in Asia. We pinpointed countries with affordable costs of living and have five great retirement locations. Please add your recommendations in the comments section! (Read Article)

Moving to Cascais and Estoril, Portugal

One expat couple fell in love with Cascais, Portugal while touring Portugal. They love the generally reliably nice weather, pristine beaches, restaurants all over the narrow streets and squares as well as along the pedestrian esplanade along the ocean.

5 Great Places to Retire in Western Europe

We asked expats about great places to retire in Western Europe. While many Western European countries have prohibitively high living costs, there are a few areas that fit the retirement bill. These are some of the recommendations! (Read Article)

Jobs in Kristiansand, Norway

An expat in Kristiansand, Norway discusses the challenges working there. Foreign workers are generally disliked and the taxes are unbearable. Despite this, Kristiansand is a great place to come for a holiday.

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