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World’s Fastest-Growing EconomyPosted on April 22, 2013 by International Living
Mongolia is the world’s most sparsely populated country, largely made up of steppe, mountains and a big piece of the Gobi desert. It’s also the world’s fastest-growing economy, thanks to vast underground riches; gold, copper, coal, tin, uranium and tungsten.
Balloons, Bangkok and Burning “Bööggs”Posted on March 25, 2013 by John Joe Worrall
On April 1 only a fool would miss the feast on offer at Le Pince d’Or Crab Festival in Martinique, an island in the eastern Caribbean. In the capital of Fort-de-France, riverfront restaurants each set up a stall to sell matoutou (a spicy crab stew), as chefs compete to make the best bowl.
- The Offshore Insider
Posted on March 25, 2013 by Robert Bauman
Mr. Bauman is a former member of the United States House of Representatives from Maryland (1973-1981). He is also a former federal official and state legislator; member of the Washington, D.C., Bar; graduate of the Georgetown University Law Center (1964) and the GU School of Foreign Service (1959). Mr. Bauman serves as legal counsel to International Living. He’s also one of the world’s foremost offshore experts. Here are some of his recent articles:
Shear Sheep, Hunt Eggs, and Buy ArtPosted on February 25, 2013 by International Living
March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day, and where better to celebrate it than Dublin, Ireland, where, from March 14 to 18, the city revels in traditional music, fireworks, and a huge parade on the day itself. Sotheby’s Paris auction house will see 300 works from Mexico, Central and South America—including a Chupicuaro ceramic statue (estimated to be from 500 to 100 B.C.)—go under the hammer as part of the eagerly-awaited Barbier-Mueller Collection on March 22 and 23.
Voodoo, “The Great Clamor,” and VikingsPosted on December 20, 2012 by International Living
Take to the streets in Santiago, Chile, from January 3 to 20 for the Santiago a Mil international theater festival. You’ll find large-scale spectacles like “the noise of colors” extravaganza, a forest of paper giraffes, and outdoor performances of Romeo and Juliet.
Piñatas, the Sphinx and Waltzing in ViennaPosted on November 26, 2012 by John Joe Worrall
Begin your holiday season in earnest in Mexico City with a huge Christmas Market running throughout December. In amongst the stalls, piñatas and ice rinks you’ll find the world’s tallest Christmas tree. In Europe, Christmas markets large and small brim with handicrafts, mulled wine and seasonal fare, but Germany is king of them all.
8 Countries That Take Your Bank Privacy SeriouslyPosted on November 21, 2012 by Bob Bauman
Down through history, whenever a major war or other calamity has threatened, ever-greater hoards of foreign cash have flowed into Swiss bank accounts because the world knows Switzerland traditionally stands for safety.
Turnips, Russian Wine, and a Monkey BuffetPosted on October 22, 2012 by John Joe Worrall
Experience the Day of the Dead in Mexico on November 1 when people gather to honor their departed love ones with big parties across the country. If you’re in India the first two weeks of November, then head to the capital, Delhi, where you’ll find music, theater, dance, film, and poetry in 50 venues across the city for the Delhi International Arts Festival.
Where to Find Offshore Bankers Friendly to AmericansPosted on October 22, 2012 by Bob Bauman
Down through history, whenever a major war or other calamity has threatened, ever-greater hoards of foreign cash have flowed into Swiss bank accounts because the world knows Switzerland traditionally stands for safety.
- The Offshore Insider
Posted on October 22, 2012 by International Living
Mr. Bauman is a former member of the United States House of Representatives from Maryland (1973-1981). He is also a former federal official and state legislator; member of the Washington, D.C., Bar; graduate of the Georgetown University Law Center (1964) and the GU School of Foreign Service (1959). Mr. Bauman serves as legal counsel to International Living. He’s also one of the world’s foremost offshore experts. Here are some of his recent articles:
- Blood on the Streets: A Swiss Company Poised to Hand You Profits
Posted on July 26, 2012 by Chris Hunter
You won’t read about it in the mainstream media. But we are approaching what could be one of the greatest buying opportunities of a generation—in European stocks. This may sound strange at first. Even deluded. Economies in the euro zone are tanking, along with stock-market prices.
Create Your Own Pension Plan with a Swiss AnnuityPosted on May 24, 2011 by Robert Bauman
The dollar is in trouble. And as the Federal Reserve floods the market with fine-quality, colored paper to pay down our enormous $14 trillion debt, we cannot be surprised that the dollar’s day of reckoning is inching closer.
Inflation Insurance Swiss-StylePosted on April 18, 2011 by Gary Scott
I first got hooked on investing in strong currencies in the 1970s. I invested in Swiss francs at about 25 cents and by 1980 the franc had risen to 75 cents.
This “Safe Haven” Currency Is About to SkyrocketPosted on March 16, 2011 by Chris Hunter
You’ve been watching the TV footage. You know what’s going on. Following the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan on Friday thousands are dead or missing. Much of the north of the country is devastated. In a cruel twist of fate Japan now faces a nuclear disaster on top of the destruction caused by the quake the tsunami.
Living Lake-Side in SwitzerlandPosted on December 30, 2010 by Eoin Bassett
They didn’t invent the cuckoo clock, just put it in a small chalet to hang on the wall, but pretty much everything else is true about the Swiss. It’s one of the cleanest countries in the world, trains and buses run on time, the chocolate’s fantastic, the views tremendous and the cheese to die for.
The Travel Press TalksPosted on March 24, 2010 by Anna Skellern
From the home of heidi to the spiritual capital of India -Anna Skellern shares her thoughts.
2010 Quality of Life Index: 194 Countries Ranked and RatedPosted on January 1, 2010 by International Living
Every January, we rank and rate 194 countries to come up with our list of the places that offer you the best quality of life. This isn’t about best value, necessarily. It’s about the places in the world where the living is, simply put, great.
2010 Quality of Life Index By the Staff of International LivingPosted on January 1, 2010 by International Living
Every January, we rank and rate 194 countries to come up with our list of the places that offer you the best quality of life. This isn’t about best value, necessarily. It’s about the places in the world where the living is, simply put, great.
Travel Press Talks: January 2009 IssuePosted on December 17, 2008 by Anna Skellern
This month, travel writers have been crooning about the joys of European skiing vacations.
- Living With the Stars in Lombardy
Posted on January 1, 2008 by International Living
The EU is 50 this year, but France has been celebrating something much more …
Don’t Ignore the Happiness FactorPosted on December 30, 2007 by International Living
Wherever vines grow, life is usually pleasant. So no surprise that France heads IL’s latest Quality of Life Index. A first-class health care system…a culture that isn’t based on inane celebrity worship…food that’s fit to eat.
How to get a Swiss bank accountPosted on December 26, 2007 by Robert Bauman
In the last 10 years I have authored numerous books and articles on offshore banking and visited bankers in many nations, including Panama, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein. Based on my experience and knowledge of national laws and financial policies, there are certain nations that are well suited for locating your offshore bank account.
Food festivals to get your teeth intoPosted on October 30, 2007 by International Living
A selection of tempting food festivals from around the globe.
- IL’s 10 Favorite Shopping Havens
Posted on October 9, 2007 by International Living
<!– –> By Molly O’Donnell For those with a passion for purchasing and collecting, …
Look to Offshore Havens for Real PrivacyPosted on August 22, 2007 by Robert Bauman
Start with this truth-in the United States there no longer remains any personal or financial privacy. Under the PATRIOT Act, bankers and other financial professionals are forced to be spies for the government under penalty of fines and prison.
Six of the Best Fun Learning VacationsPosted on August 22, 2007 by Hannah Roberts
From Italy to India -6 of the best fun learning vacations
- This European Country is More Affordable Than You Can Imagine
Posted on April 18, 2007 by International Living
Dear Reader, Last year, over 71 million foreign visitors chose France for a vacation…and …
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