The Hong Kong Tourist Board has said, “Hong Kong is a kaleidoscope of life; a sophisticated fusion of East and West; a city of diversity where new and old meet at every turn. It is a unique experience shaped by a distinctive past and dreams of the future; an age-old synthesis of cultures and traditions […] Continue reading… from Hong Kong-a fusion of East and West
According to The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, to expatriate is to “send into exile,” and an expatriate is someone that “takes up residence in a foreign country.” I wonder whether someone who is not able to be home for the holidays feels exiled. Find out how to overcome feelings of homesickness from […] Continue reading… from (Not) home for the holidays
Singapore, known as the “Lion City,” gets its name from the Malay words singa, which means “lion,” and pura, which means “city.” Studies have shown, however, that lions have never lived there, and the legendary lion seen by Prince Sang Nila Utama, founder of ancient Singapore, was in all likelihood a Malayan tiger. The authors […] Continue reading… from Singapore-the “Lion City”
Are social networks the answer to homesickness? Probably not, but technology is keeping us more connected than we’ve ever been before. Written for ACS International Schools Autumn 2009 newsletter by Anne Dean, GMS, Director of Editorial Services, Living Abroad. Read more… […] Continue reading… from Social Networking: staying in touch with the people back home
If you are considering relocating to England, you should be aware that it is a country of many contrasts. Visiting as a tourist will not necessarily prepare you for living in a small town in the country or in a London suburb. Visitors are often surprised by the changes in lifestyle and local accents that […] Continue reading… from Living in the UK and London
Samuel Johnson (1709-1784), British Author, was quoted as saying, “When a man is tired of London he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford.” What might Dr. Johnson say of London today? London still holds all that life can afford, but what might have changed the most is […] Continue reading… from Are you caught up in the hectic pace of life in London?
In turbulent times, being prepared for an overseas assignment involves more than just finding housing or an international school. This article speaks to the need for policies that should be in place to evacuate employees, students, and tourists, during political uprisings, earthquakes, tsunamis, tornados, or any such disaster. Unfortunately, research shows that most of the […] Continue reading… from Does your company have an evacuation plan in place?
