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We compared the costs of Gastric Sleeve surgery abroad in 15 different countries vs the US Ps: Check also the Youtube channel The Expat Some years ago, I was spending holidays with my wife in Brazil (which is also the place where I was born and lived for a good part of my life). One […]
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The Most Beautiful Cities in Europe Among Capitals, As Seen Through My Own Eyes PS: Most of the pictures in this article about the most beautiful capital cities in Europe were taken by me, the author. Since I am not a photographer, they likely don’t do justice to how glorious some places are. Ps2: Visit
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From Austria to Uruguay, retirees who want to live abroad may look for countries with retirement visas One of my colleagues, still in his early 40s, asked about my opinion on the idea of retirement abroad in some tropical English speaking countries with retirement visas (the name of the place you will discover in a
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There are some shocking data about the countries with the worst work-life balance. When I was still working in the financial area, it was not uncommon to work 13, sometimes 14 hours per day. Since most of our income was variable, staying at the office for long hours was standard practice for young, ambitious college
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The Easiest Country to Adopt from Is Closer than You Imagine (To save you time: the list of the easiest countries to adopt from starts in the middle of the article, but before that, there are some important considerations). My mother had adoptive parents. Although later on in her life she met her biological parents — almost
Retire in Bali, Indonesia is a dream for many. The Kitas retirement visa makes it easier. Have you caught yourself wondering if it is a good idea to retire in Bali, the sun-kissed island between Indonesia and Australia? In this article, we will explain everything to you, and give some well-needed context. Our consultancy’s team
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Some surprising conclusions about the most dangerous city in each European country. When people ask why I left Brazil, a warm country full of natural wonders, and moved to a cold place somewhere between central and eastern Europe, there is only one answer that raises no doubts: To escape the violence. I say that at the
The Best Gardens in Europe to Visit, from East to West In this article, I will provide you with a list of the most beautiful gardens in Europe IMHO. They are NOT by order of preference but by alphabetic order. Why? Because gardens have a certain beauty to them that draws me in. But I’m
Discover Europe’s Culinary Jewel: What Food is Portugal Famous For? This country is perhaps best known for having plenty of sun-soaked days and its stunning collection of beaches in places like the Algarve. There is something magical about the simple pleasure of walking across Portuguese houses decorated with azulejos. And in their culinary, some plates will
What Are the Safest Cities in the U.S. Above 350 Thousand Residents? Big cities can be dangerous. In fact, the most dangerous cities in USA are also among the largest (more about it in the next paragraphs). But it is not always like that, and in this article, I present to you the eight safest
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