I GOT OUT
Personal stories on getting out.
October 26, 2006
Michael Levitin
Berlin, Germany
It took some time hunting through Europe’s capitals before I found the place I wanted to settle. London and Paris were economically unviable. Amsterdam too Amsterdam. Barcelona a lot of beach and fashion but aside from its architecture, doesn’t add much that’s new in the way of culture. Prague too small. Then I found Berlin, in many ways the ideal spot for an American expat.
September 14, 2006
Erik Thor, 23
Tijuana, Mexico
When I told people I was moving to Tijuana, they all said, "You're nuts," "You'll get killed" or "I didn't think they had much else besides bars and hookers." I either ignored it or told them to venture beyond Revolution Ave. and the red light district...
December 19, 2006
Tax Leads Americans Abroad to Renounce U.S.
"For some Americans abroad, motivations for renunciation are mixed and complex, involving social concerns, political displeasure with their government and other reasons. But it is clear that taxation plays a large role for many, even though few are willing to admit that because of penalties enacted a decade ago."
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Bush family buys 100,000 acres of Paraguay
Is the Bush family planning on becoming expats? Wonkette covers the details surrounding the Bush family purchase of 100,000 acres in Paraguay.
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