Bob Martin at “Live in the Philippines!” writes about a recent “Startup Journal” (WSJ) article on being an expat entrepreneur. Becoming financially independent on a tropical isle is a dream of many. Bob’s post is an inspiration to all.

I recently found an interesting article in the Startup Journal, which is The Wall Street Journal’s Center for Entrepreneurs. They have an interesting Website, and one particular article caught my eye. The article is entitled “Expat Entrepreneurs Indulge in a Wanderlust.”

The article focuses on how many people in the USA these days are actually moving abroad and supporting themselves through entrepreneurial enterprises that they start in their new home country. I can certainly identify with the thrust of the article, as in many ways it perfectly describes my life here for the past seven years. It seems that my lifestyle is becoming a growing trend, as more and more people decide to follow the same adventure that I set out on seven-plus years ago . . .”

I’m reminded of the story of a local girl who was entertaining her visiting American fiance expecting to be taken back to the U.S. when the entrepreneural bug bit him on a day trip to an island. “I’m living here for good,” declared the guy to her ultimate frustration. Yes, it’s that good.

More at Bob Martin’s blog.

Link to the WSJ article.