February 3, 2006Sadly, we see attacks by some Muslims as attacks by Islam, and it just isn’t so. But we are left to wonder, what do they have against us? Here’s what, in brief: Continue Reading
I’m interested in finding out about places where American congregate and live abroad. I don’t mean vacation spots, like Paris, where you can probably find thousands of Americans on any given summer day. (Just as you can find thousands of Japanese tourists in Florida every day.) And I don’t mean military housing compounds near airbases…
Christmas time in Abu Dhabi: the national colors of the United Arab Emirates are red, green and black, and the national day is in early December. The 8th, if I remember correctly. So in about the middle of November, the city is festooned with strings of lights—white, red, and green. It looks very much like…
Matt Ellsworth January 25, 2006 Expats in Latin America, keep a wary eye on your surroundings. I’m not sounding an alarm, but I don’t want anyone to be unaware that political sentiment, and consequently economic policy, are moving leftward in Latin America. Continue Reading
Some of the most memorable New Year’s Eve parties I have ever experienced were outside my homeland. I have watched fireworks over the harbor of Arica in northern Chile, danced on table tops (while wearing the centerpiece) in Abu Dhabi, and soaked in the serenity of a milestone along life’s highway in several other countries. …
Matt Ellsworth December 5, 2005 Mormon missionaries are connected to excellent support networks including communications, cultural events, and local community connections. Whether or not you agree with their teachings or their methods, I recommend them as valuable contacts and friends while living overseas. Continue Reading
Let this be the first entry in a growing review of Mexico from the expat perspective. I want your comments. I don’t want to hear from tourists about their week in Cancún. I want to hear from businesspeople, diplomats, evangelists, retirees, and others who know Mexico from the inside. I want to hear if the…