Ready to fly… or open a bank account or apply for a job? While in a security line at New York’s LaGuardia Airport recently, I overheard a TSA agent repeating to several passengers: “It’s alright. You’ve got time.” These travelers do not yet have a “REAL ID,” the federally-secure version of a state driver’s license. […] Continue reading… from Got your phone?
What comes to mind when you think of traveling? It may depend on the nature of the trip: business meeting, vacation, family visit, friends’ reunion. The destination often determines whether the trip evokes excitement, longing, fatigue, even boredom. What if every step of your journey felt like a detour to navigate or a road hazard […] Continue reading… from Easing Sensory Overload
When you first arrive in a new city, is sampling the food high on your list of things to explore? In so many places, food trucks make that easy and fun. Their popularity with both locals and visitors has grown in recent years, as hungry people enjoy diverse menus from these mobile food vendors. A […] Continue reading… from Street Eats on Wheels
Connecticut this time of year is absolutely beautiful. We’ve had a string of abnormally warm October days and – bonus! – the weekends have been glorious. Bright sun, comfortable temperatures, sparkling blue sky as a backdrop to the leaves turning yellow and orange. The beach where I walk never looks the same twice: sea grasses […] Continue reading… from Find Peace…Or Create it
Women are on the move. While they are still a minority among expats abroad, their numbers are growing as talent – regardless of gender — is recognized and recruited. Younger female employees seek experiences that can broaden their careers and opt for work that makes a difference. Flexible, educated, motivated women make an impact when […] Continue reading… from Women on Assignment
How often have you read a book whose location was part of the story? Or where the setting truly captured somewhere you know well? I just finished The History of Sound by Ben Shattuck, a series of short stories based in New England. It’s the “community reads” choice for a local library, and the settings threw me […] Continue reading… from A Book for the Road
Families that relocate around the world open their children up to many new wonders: foreign cultures, new foods, different languages and personal interactions, distinct clothes, unique toys and games, sometimes a drastically different climate to what they knew at home. Amid all that growth and acclimation, sometimes kids just want to be kids. When summer […] Continue reading… from Beat the Heat: Kids’ Summer Fun
People moving to the United States are entering a shifting landscape of laws, policy, and federal funding. Companies are rolling back DEI initiatives in keeping with President Trump’s executive orders, which can affect hiring practices, company roles, and supplier choice. For individuals, there is uncertainty about whether to expect respectful discourse, and heightened awareness of […] Continue reading… from Guidance During Uncertain Times
The world is full of unique places that have the distinction of being the ‘first,’ ‘best,’ ‘most,’ or some other superlative. Newcomers are intrigued by labels that distinguish their host country from other locations, and that often say something about the culture as well. Let’s look at a few: First country to grant women the […] Continue reading… from And the winner is…
