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Retiring to Australia

August 6, 2009 Retiring

Australia is a stunningly beautiful continent with unique animal and plant life. So unique that scientists could not initially believe that they really existed.  European settlers first landed in the 18th century, and most were British convicts. By the 19th century the discovery of gold had accelerated the arrival of new, free settlers. Although the [...]

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Retiring To Canada

August 6, 2009 Retiring

Lolling in a powder-white beach or drinking wine under the Tuscan sun may just be your usual idea of retirement heaven. But you may find Canada to be a good choice for retirement, familiarso comfortable, but with enough difference to make life spicy and interesting – starting with its weather. Canada occupies most of North [...]

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Retiring to Cyprus

August 6, 2009 Retiring

Cyprus is the mythical birthplace of the goddess Aphrodite. It is one of the three largest islands in the Mediterranean, and is visited by almost 2.5 million tourists each year. The island is the third largest in the Mediterranean and has become a popular tourist destination. The current political stalemate has lead to the establishment [...]

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Retiring to Hong Kong

August 6, 2009 Retiring

If you fancy living in an urban dwelling riddled with high-rise buildings, Hong Kong might just be the place for you. Hong Kong and Macau make up the Republic of China’s special administrative regions. A UK crown colony since 1842, Hong Kong has reached a level of westernization though it remains steadfast to its Chinese [...]

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Retiring to Portugal

August 6, 2009 Retiring

Officially known as Portuguese Republic, Portugal is a country rich in history. The reality that it was home to historical personages like Bartolomeu Dias and Vasco da Gama makes Portugal a perfect place to retire for the Old World European lover. The country is located on the Iberian Peninsula in Europe. Aside from bordering Spain, Portugal [...]

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Retiring to Singapore

August 6, 2009 Retiring

Small in size but not in economy, Singapore is the concrete example of the saying that “size does not matter”. This city-state got its name from “singa” which means “lion” and the Malay word “pura” meaning “city”. Singapore used to be a humble fishing village back in the 1800′s, but it is now one of [...]

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