Expat Author and Blogger Toni Hargis

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Expat Author and Blogger Toni Hargis

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Jul 15, 2017

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We talk to expat author, blogger and Expat Focus columnist Toni Hargis about her writing career and what it takes to make a living in the world of expatriate books and blogs as a British expat living in the USA.

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Jul 15, 2017

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The Cost Of Living In Thailand: In today's episode, Brett Debritz talks about how much it really costs to live in Thailand, and what expats can expect from life there. by Expat Focus
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Expat Author and Blogger Toni Hargis

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