Summer road trips are popular around the world, and many expatriates want to explore the areas around their new home not easily accessed by mass transit. Driving abroad, however, requires more preparation than one might expect, even if you are an experienced driver in your home country. A few things to consider: The simplest way to […] Continue reading… from Rules for Hitting the Road
When was the last time you rented a DVD or used a payphone? For people in some countries, the answer might be “today!” Here are a few older technologies still in use in even economically developed countries, where “if it’s not broke don’t fix it” just makes sense for the culture. Japan- Fax and DVD […] Continue reading… from Keeping the Old Tech Alive
With summer and summer holidays approaching in the northern hemisphere, many use the warmer days and longer light to get moving. The low bar to entry of walking and running means they regularly rank as widespread forms of exercise, but different countries have their own unique and popular sports and fitness habits. As exercise has been proven […] Continue reading… from Having a Sporty Summer
One of the primary worries for anyone moving abroad is how they will make connections, either with locals or other expatriates. Service and social clubs can be fantastic resources, allowing newcomers to develop community ties, gain leadership skills, and make a positive contribution to their new home. As many of these groups have chapters around […] Continue reading… from Finding Community in Helping the Community
Social media and its effect on developing minds has been in the news again, with tech companies including Meta and YouTube losing a six million dollar California lawsuit claiming they knowingly made their platforms addictive to teens. More than 500 additional cases have been filed in U.S. courts, demanding social media companies take responsibility for […] Continue reading… from Online Safety for Children and Teens
Work-life balance is a major concern for modern employees. Burnout and ways to combat it are popular topics, and people strive to work to live, not live to work. More and more companies are shifting their mindset to one based on project completion and flexibility as opposed to strictly clocked time in office, with the […] Continue reading… from The Balancing Act
While on a recent trip to London, I had the pleasure of seeing the musical Six in a relatively small venue where the enthusiasm was contagious. In a different, yet equally expressive way, while living in Tokyo I often attended kabuki performances with my 96 year old landlady who had been a fan and regular […] Continue reading… from On With the Show
Winter can be a delightful season, with ice skating, sledding, and hot cocoa by a roaring fire. But while climate change has led some areas to have much warmer winters than usual, others are facing more severe winter weather than ever before. And if an assignee is moving from a warm climate to a place […] Continue reading… from Winter Wonderland…or Woe?
Happy new year! Have you set your resolutions? The new year often has people looking for a fresh start. According to a YouGovsurvey, the top three New Years resolutions are: A general “improve physical health” comes in fifth, right behind “save more money,” and it’s quickly followed by “lose weight” and “improve mental health.” Of the […] Continue reading… from Resolutions for Wellness
