Vision 2020. What pops to mind when you see that phrase? Would your first thought be something to do with eye testing? Or perhaps Tokyo’s plan for hosting the next summer Olympics? What if I told you that “Vision 2020” is long-term government initiative to develop Rwanda into a middle-income, knowledge-based economy by the year […] Continue reading… from How Good Is Your Global Eyesight?
As I get ready to board my 4-year-old basset hound for the second time in a month, thoughts of his health and safety are top of mind. Especially since he’s had some recurring health issues since his last boarding, I have some concerns about leaving him again. But… ‘tis the season for graduations and weddings. […] Continue reading… from Dog-Gone Travel
What would you think if you walked into a conference room in Luanda and found your business host dressed in a suit that borders on formal wear? Suppose this host is your Angolan contact with whom you are conducting important negotiations. Would you feel a pang of unease, and wonder if you were underdressed in […] Continue reading… from What’s Missing From Your Wardrobe Knowledge?
All eyes turned to Ecuador this past April, the world’s thoughts and prayers with those affected by the earthquake there. Just days before, Japan suffered a series of earthquakes and aftershocks. A byproduct of residing or visiting somewhere in the Ring of Fire – a large area of Pacific Ocean basin with intense seismic and […] Continue reading… from When The Ground Shakes Under Your Feet
When I was 26, I had my first child, lost my job, and moved our home – all within a few months. Becoming a parent is earth-shattering enough, but it wasn’t until much later that I realized how difficult the other two changes were, especially when happening at the same time. Among the “major life […] Continue reading… from How Do You Manage So Much Change?
Shortly before my son relocated 3000 miles from home, he ran a “Tough Mudder” in New Jersey. He and his closest childhood friend worked out together, in anticipation of both the challenge course and the impending move that would separate them. Anyone’s who’ve ever participated in one of these events can attest to the outrageous […] Continue reading… from What Keeps You Running?
How much time do you spend answering international assignees’ questions? At ERC last fall, we shared a luncheon table with global mobility specialists who recounted stories of their most memorable queries. They ranged from one family’s request to move their horses abroad to complicated immigration issues. We at Living Abroad handle a similar list of […] Continue reading… from Got a question?
When is “comfort food” not a food? When it’s a drink. What is it about a nice cup of tea on a dreary afternoon? Hot coffee on a cold morning? Lemonade, iced tea, or cold beer in summer? Many of our routines and sources of comfort include our favorite beverages. Celebrations – both major and […] Continue reading… from When Is “Comfort Food” Not A Food?
By now you are probably very familiar with Living Abroad’s International Relocation Center (IRC). You know that you can find an incredibly wide range of information on a particular destination. Remember our previous article about taxi apps in Lagos, Nigeria, public Wi-Fi in Hong Kong, and postal delivery changes across Canada? Delving into other topics, […] Continue reading… from Surface Skimming for Deep Value
