Many of us dream of moving to another country, perhaps to enjoy warmer weather, perhaps to experience a slower pace lifestyle that could be transferred because of a job, or perhaps simply because there is a certain element of adventure and curiosity are charming.
Even if a country can take another may sound like an interesting proposal, it is a very difficult decision with ramificiations great, and there are many factors to consider to take this decision.
I had the opportunity to speakPhillip Townsend, author of e-Book, Passport to Canada: The Guide to Living and Retiring in Nova Scotia and special e-Reports of living and working in Panama, the Caribbean and Cuba For more information, visit: http://www . thegloballife.net.
First Please tell us about yourself and your background.
As an American teenager who had a fascination with Asian culture, after high school I had a part time job, saved my money and bought a one way ticket to Taiwan,Republic of China. After arriving in the Far East, I taught English, and finally landed an internship at SIDA, Germany-based global risk consulting company. After working as an intern and completing an extensive training program, my job brought me in 13 East Asian countries, where business and government are supporting research projects and international consulting others.
After returning to the U.S., I opened and ran the company's U.S. office of the company wasBusiness a few years later. Then shifted my career and I started writing, freelance and consulting independently, I was more than Stringer Hired (equivalent) for "Money Magazine", personal finance America's leading monthly. After leaving, I wrote a Q bi-weekly lifestyle column for the international market, International Labour Gazette, also published monthly in Industrial Tradesman Magazine. I supported the governments of Ethiopia and Sri Lanka to promote tourism and trade(It was considered an official diplomatic post with the latter). My articles and other writings have appeared in various publications like GQ, the San Francisco Chronicle Expat World.
Currently spend most of my time writing and research. I'm a Country Contact for American citizens abroad, as the representative of Switzerland-based non-profit organization in Nova Scotia.
I have always been known as a man of the world, and I do not think there is a single "best"Country, but only believe in reaping the benefits that each nation has to offer.
According Are you an expert working and living in various regions, including Nova Scotia, the Caribbean, Panama and Cuba Please tell us how he became an expert on these issues.
In addition to my experience of living abroad and a long way over the years, I have my life International Living, carry out research and consultation with hundreds of customers dedicated to every aspect ofMoving abroad and strategic planning (personal and financial issues offshore). They are people from all walks of moves supported by more than sixty countries and six continents.
Please tell the third life, pension, travel and investment in Nova Scotia. What makes live Nova Scotia a great destination for expatriates or retired?
Nova Scotia is the kind of place you can be seduced by its sheer beauty: its long coastline, scenic, beautifulLandscape, friendly people and a step slower and reasonable prices make it one of the most liveable in Germany or anywhere in North America. The climate is another plus. In many places in Nova Scotia, is much milder winters (with less snow) than elsewhere in Canada or the northern United States. Besides enjoying Nova Scotia, a low crime rate, as with incidents of violent crime was considerably lower. Perhaps the most attractive advantage of living in Nova Scotia are bargain properties(Some lots with sea views can be had for a minimum of EUR 20,000).
Fourth Please tell us about life, travel and investment in Dominica. What you should know about life and retired to this beautiful Caribbean island?
Without direct flights from North America or Europe Dominica is welcome retreat of peace and tranquility in the Caribbean sea of mass tourism. About halfway between Martinique and Guadeloupe, the island is splendidly underdeveloped. A land of waterfalls,Rivers (365 of them), hot springs, and lush rainforests, Dominica is the wildest in the Caribbean island. Instead of luxury resorts and crowded beaches with long stretches of white sand, you see, volcanic mountains, intimate beaches, little explored reefs and small hotels (some of which sell for a steal). Unlike most Caribbean islands to take care of tourists and high-end market, prices of Dominica pleasantly down to earth. For example, you can land on the seaPrices range from C42, C58 000, 000, and build a house for less than C $ 28,000 to $ 47,000 C.
Fifth Please give us a brief overview of life, travel and invest in Panama. What makes this place a desired goal and what we need to know?
coast of Panama, on both the Caribbean and Pacific countries, such as Florida, but less crowded with property prices about a tenth of the cost, in many cases. Panama offers affordable real estate, a warm climate and great beaches. InTo attract expatriates, the government of Panama has put together an impressive list of successes in their program pensionado, including the status of 20 years tax free and discounts on everything from public transportation to restaurants to medical examinations. Best of all, people over 18 can for this "retirement" benefits qualify.
Although Spanish is the official language, English is widely used and understood in major cities. Just buy now, the three best places in homesPanama Panama City, the capital, is the first world's infrastructure and houses nearly every large American brand chain; Boquette, an impressive and growing expatriate refuge in the mountainous region of Panama and the Pearl Islands, a chain of more than 90 islands and 130 small Caribbean islands.
Sixth Please talk to us about life, travel and investment in Cuba What makes this unique island, an attractive destination for foreign retirees, or think there? Whatneed to move on Cuba before the test to there white?
Cuba is home to just over 11 million people, with more than 2 million live in the capital Havana. The island of Cuba, the rich culture and interesting political history, and continued economic hardship make it one of the countries most open to the world's eyes with plenty of places just waiting to be discovered. The food, music and especially the warm hospitality of the Cuban people combine to make the perfect place to visit andpotentially live.
U.S. officials say that free trade and travel to Cuba will strengthen Castro's oppressive government. But critics argue that the Cold War U.S. embargo to force a change in Cuban leadership has directed, not having met its objectives in space for more than 40 years. Despite the ban last year 200,000 Americans visited Cuba (most of Canada or Mexico).
While most aspiring emigrants until the overthrow of the leadership of Castro's communist regime to wait somealready have an investment in the "forbidden island giving roots, with the hope that property values and other investments to multiply after the fall of the communist regime.
Seventh Where you are driving and what is on your agenda for the near future?
Currently in New York, but some interesting sites to explore in South America and Eastern Europe. I intend to continue my ongoing research for the reporting of new and interesting ExpatriateDestinations worldwide.
8th Overall, what are your suggestions for any thought to live or retire abroad?
Many Canadians and Americans abroad by a lower standard of living and a better quality of life captivated. Some want their ancestral home, or in places where return once their vacation, worked or studied, and fell in love with a country. Others will be attracted to retiree benefits and tax incentives. With dozens of countries choose to appeal,Narrowing the possibilities can be a difficult task.
No matter where one considers solving the most important thing is to do your homework. Make an exploratory visit and stay for a few months before going through the purchase of property. Be sure to talk with locals and expatriates living there. Above all, consult the concerned real estate and legal experts before signing a contract or other official documents.
While every place has its own set of rules and nuances,the process of buying abroad generally works as follows: First, the buyer and the seller a price, a deposit (usually 10-25 percent) is probably necessary to decide to take the house off the market . Your lawyer should also review a copy of the license if the property is free of any liens or claims against the property. You should also not advisable strange archaic laws, like those in parts of Canada, to allow each fish to your country, Englandand France, the sheep from your property, passing through can be used in rural Italy that rights to purchase your first neighbors give up Any land for agricultural purposes (which someone else can with fruit in the vineyards and olive groves "your" property could) or prohibitions that prevent historical construction of all exterior changes to a property (even installing a pool). Also, if you must buy something old in need of restoration (or more than one hundred years) have a structuralSurvey.
Thanks, Philip, for us with other important ideas and basic information on a couple of interesting decisions on life and retirement abroad.
Towsend ABOUT PHILLIP:
Phillip Townsend is author of e-Book, Passport to Canada: The Guide to Living and Retiring in Nova Scotia and special e-Reports of living and working in Panama, the Caribbean and Cuba For more information, visit: http://www . thegloballife.net.
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