ExPatFacts: Middle East Archives

Matt Ellsworth January 30, 2006 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,… Continue Reading

This is the second in a short series intended to promote understanding of the Muslim point of view, in hopes of defusing tensions caused by stupid things like cartoons of Muhammad.  (I’m a Christian.)  Expats in predominantly Muslim areas, and those in areas with a Muslim presence, should know that these are sensitive times, and that…

Matt Ellsworth December 20, 2005 It’s easy for a prosperous, healthy expat to take pity on the tragic cases that one finds abroad.  Can something be done?  Yes, always.  You can mount a valiant and massive effort, as my friend did, or you can find charities that reach overseas.  There are many.  I invite representatives…

This is the first of what I hope will be a series of short, instructive looks at events and situations around the world from a historical perspective, to add depth of understanding.  I have only a few paragraphs to sort out an issue that has filled books and conferences.  Tough, but I’ll do my best…

I was pleased to see that Anonymous has commented again on my entry regarding helping persons in need overseas. I urge all to read the comment.  (I can only assume it is the same author, based on content and style.)  It expresses well how complex the whole matter of visas can be.  The commenter also tells…

Matt Ellsworth April 6, 2006 It can be assumed that friends will come to you to ask for favors that might be within your reach but not within theirs, such as helping to get a visa.  I have a short, unsatisfactory answer you can use: “I’m sorry, I can’t help.” Continue Reading