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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.

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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."

November 6, 2006

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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