Parents of teenagers often have their hands full. Navigating social relationships, marking physical and hormonal changes, perhaps acclimating to secondary/high school, and generally growing into an adult being – all can require parental guidance even as the teen strives for independence. When a move abroad is added to the mix, both teens and parents can […] Continue reading… from On the road again – resources for teens
Traveling or living abroad is an all-encompassing experience. Parts of your brain that are usually on autopilot at home tend to come alive with awareness, absorption, and adaptation. But that heightened state doesn’t mean you won’t get distracted. Or forget things. Or leave things behind. A recent article described how efficient the Japanese are at […] Continue reading… from Finding what you lost
“Where will they go to school?” is one of the most critical questions relocating parents ask. Finding an answer can take several paths, depending on what’s available in the host country, what’s important to the parents, and the particular needs or strengths of the child. When all three align on assignment, the resulting educational match […] Continue reading… from Are your children schooled in what’s important?
Another leap year is upon us. And while none of us was around back in Julius Caesar’s day, most people know that calendars back then had fewer days per year, which threw off the seasons over time. The 46 B.C. Julian calendar reformed the previous Roman one, bringing the number of days to 365 and […] Continue reading… from Leaping into 2020
Now that it’s December, many of us are counting the days until Christmas and Hanukkah, making lists and shopping for presents. For those who live abroad, being far from family means the added time and cost of shipping gifts. This year both holidays fall in the same week; Hanukkah is celebrated from December 22 to 30. Shoppers […] Continue reading… from ‘Tis the Season for Shop & Ship
Are you one of those people who leaves the house with only a smartphone, your driver’s license and a credit card tucked into the attached wallet? A growing number of people travel this light, keeping everything they need on an app and being connected to everyone they care about via call or text. When it […] Continue reading… from Leave your cash at home, but don’t forget your phone
When it comes to traveling internationally – whether it’s to relocate for a year’s work or to stay for a few weeks on business – there are many aspects that call for precise actions on your part. Professional guidance is critical in areas that are complex and subject to change, those that pose high risk, […] Continue reading… from Relying on an expert
Last weekend I attended a wedding reception at the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C. I had never heard of the museum, but now know that it has the world’s largest collection of art by women. Founded in 1987, the NMWA houses 5000 objects, hosts 10 annual exhibits, and runs public programs […] Continue reading… from The Art of Traveling
When we wrote about telecommuting a few years ago, a study by Ipsos had produced the figure that one in five employees around the globe works remotely on a frequent basis. More recent results by Swiss-based workspace company IWG determined that 50% of the 15,000 global professionals they surveyed work remotely at least 2.5 days each week. […] Continue reading… from Do you have employees working remotely?
