Definition of Expat

[Butch Fries]

Although I enjoyed the article Move to Paradise in the June 2008 edition - hey, I work as an editor so it's my job to annoy. You list among you "top picks to go expat" the island of Maui. I believe that "go expat" one must leave the country of one's citizenship so, at least for your American readers, Maui wouldn't quality as an "expat" destination - unless Hawai'i has left the union?

[sportdiver_editor]

Yes, Butch, you are correct. Maui is still part of the country, which is why Ty in his text mentioned that moving to Maui isn't truly becoming an expat. But, this is a move that for many would be considered a big, life-changing step and thus can be likened to an international relocation.

Thanks for writing,

Brooke Morton
Associate Editor