It is most important to consider female safety when implementing global mobility and travel programs. As the number of women expats and global business travelers continues to grow, so does the awareness that these women face greater risks on the road and moving abroad. Top concerns are traveling to certain countries with different attitudes towards women, […]
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Amtrak provides passenger rail service to hundreds of destinations in the United States. What is the largest U.S. city that does not have direct Amtrak service? A. Bismarck, North Dakota B. Columbus, Ohio C. Mesa, Arizona D. Sacramento, California E. Salt Lake City, Utah F. Tucson, Arizona Bonus question: What do […]
https://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/unnamed-15.jpg483724Erin Fitzgeraldhttps://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/color2.svgErin Fitzgerald2018-10-11 03:26:222018-10-11 03:26:22Interested in traveling by train?
Recently, I took a grueling – but successful — business trip with my team. When we received the schedule — six countries on three continents in six weeks – we knew it would be tough. But we also knew the business plan relied on our ability to make good impressions that build trust and solid […]
https://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/unnamed-14.jpg483724Diane McGrealhttps://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/color2.svgDiane McGreal2018-10-11 03:18:292018-10-11 03:18:29Too Many Cultures …Too Little Time
Previously, we discussed a number of considerations for travelers who wish to relocate with their library of DVDs and Blu-rays. Increasingly, however, more and more people are casting these traditional forms of physical media aside for the convenience of streaming services. Companies such as Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video allow users to quickly access […]
https://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/unnamed-13.jpg483724James Caffertyhttps://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/color2.svgJames Cafferty2018-10-11 03:12:052018-10-11 03:12:05Relocating with your library of DVDs and Blu-rays (part 2)
What will do you do today? Will you arrive in an unfamiliar new city? Will you complete several tasks in a project? Will you solve an employee’s dilemma from the other side of the globe? No matter your challenge, managing stress is a crucial ingredient for your success. Stress management is an important component of […]
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According to the 2018 Atlas Van Lines Corporate Relocation Survey of 435 corporate relocation professionals, 38% of all corporations expect their international relocation volume to increase, 41% expect relocations to stay the same, and only 20% expect relocations to decrease. In addition, there has been a steady rise in international business travel. Let’s focus on […]
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This time of year, we get all sorts of communications about summer. Summer events, vacations, holidays, and weather. But let’s not forget our friends experiencing winter in the Southern Hemisphere right now. Even though the Northern Hemisphere is more populated (with about 88% of the world’s population), our readers down south deserve a newsletter that […]
In the past, home entertainment for visitors in a new country typically meant watching local television, listening to local radio, and perhaps purchasing a local VCR and borrowing VHS tapes from libraries or video stores. While some countries still maintain expansive video libraries, technology has evolved, and expatriates have more options than ever for entertaining […]
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Working on Living Abroad’s Content team means that I watch and read news with our globally mobile users in mind. Recently, I saw a story that introduced me to a brand new situation where the International Relocation Center is valuable. A family was vacationing in Lisbon, Portugal when the elevator they were riding in stopped […]
https://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/unnamed-2.jpg483724Erin Fitzgeraldhttps://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/color2.svgErin Fitzgerald2018-08-22 02:22:492018-08-22 02:22:49What number should you dial?
Having recently returned from a trip to Italy and Portugal, I made it a point to notice the social and business customs while there. Since this dove tails so beautifully with the purpose of Living Abroad, I thought I would share some of my observations. I would imagine that you have experienced some of the […]
Everyone talks about content these days. It’s a word that defines everything from the shows in your TV channel package to the fine print on that airline e-ticket you just purchased. In the global mobility world, content is what your colleagues, employees, and bosses are inundated with every day as they navigate their jobs. Good content is […]
https://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/unnamed-1.jpg483724Ellen Harrishttps://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/color2.svgEllen Harris2018-07-26 20:42:542018-07-26 20:42:54What is Good Content, and Why Should You Care?
Football—or soccer as it is known in the United States—is often regarded as the most popular sport worldwide, and it is played and watched by passionate fans in nearly every country across the globe. The sport is so popular that nearly four billion fans tune into the FIFA World Cup, making it the most widely viewed […]
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On July 4, 1776, the U.S. Declaration of Independence was signed by fifty-six delegates from thirteen colonies. What was the fiftieth and most recent state to join the United States? Alaska Hawaii New Mexico Puerto Rico Click here for the answer!
The distance between the U.S. and Asia grows closer every day, as the world shrinks and cultures collide. Communication between the East and West is challenging in both verbal and nonverbal arenas. As an American who has lived and traveled throughout Asia, I had many opportunities to experience communication mishaps. I came to realize what […]
https://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/unnamed-12.jpg640960Diane McGrealhttps://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/color2.svgDiane McGreal2018-06-28 20:21:472018-06-29 05:23:33Asia, Language Beyond the Words
When the unexpected happens at home, it is unsettling. When it happens in a foreign country, it can be confusing and frightening. International assignees and business travelers have seen an increasing need for emergency preparedness in recent years. Hazards range from natural disasters to political instability to random acts of public violence. While it is […]
https://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/unnamed-11.jpg445784Ellen Harrishttps://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/color2.svgEllen Harris2018-06-28 20:19:002018-06-28 20:53:47What You Should Know Emergency Readiness
Safety, childcare, education, and spousal employment are all top-level concerns for relocating families, but it is also important to keep in mind the host of considerations that come along with relocating pets. These furry, scaly, or feathered family members often face their own set of immigration requirements, which can vary widely from country to country. […]
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Happy Pride Month! Its origins in the month of June can be traced back to Christopher Street Liberation Day, a June 28, 1970 march that commemorated the first anniversary of the Stonewall Inn riots in New York City. Almost fifty years later, parades, festivals, and other events are held around the world in June to […]
If your company has frequent global business travelers—or if you travel frequently yourself—you will want to make sure your phone can support you while you travel. Great travel apps can make all the difference. Here are a few of the best. Concur The Concur mobile travel and expense app offers a variety of business intelligence, travel, expense and […]
https://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/unnamed-8.jpg393889Cathy Heynehttps://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/color2.svgCathy Heyne2018-06-14 02:04:352018-06-28 20:55:02Ways to keep your business travelers on track!
There are nearly 50 landlocked countries around the world. Which place listed below is surrounded by the most countries? A) Botswana B) Ethiopia C) Austria D) Niger E) Hungary Click here for the answer!
https://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/unnamed.png6161200Ellen Harrishttps://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/color2.svgEllen Harris2018-06-14 02:01:442018-06-28 20:04:36Which country is the most landlocked?
It is our pleasure to introduce our newest International Relocation Center destination: Guyana! Guyana is the fourth-smallest country on the South American mainland, and it is characterized by pristine rainforests, exotic wildlife, and a rich blend of Caribbean and South American culture. It is a melting pot of diverse cultures, and one can spot influences […]
Women on the move and how to keep them safe!
/in Articles /by Cathy HeyneIt is most important to consider female safety when implementing global mobility and travel programs. As the number of women expats and global business travelers continues to grow, so does the awareness that these women face greater risks on the road and moving abroad. Top concerns are traveling to certain countries with different attitudes towards women, […]
Interested in traveling by train?
/in Articles /by Erin FitzgeraldAmtrak provides passenger rail service to hundreds of destinations in the United States. What is the largest U.S. city that does not have direct Amtrak service? A. Bismarck, North Dakota B. Columbus, Ohio C. Mesa, Arizona D. Sacramento, California E. Salt Lake City, Utah F. Tucson, Arizona Bonus question: What do […]
Too Many Cultures …Too Little Time
/in Articles /by Diane McGrealRecently, I took a grueling – but successful — business trip with my team. When we received the schedule — six countries on three continents in six weeks – we knew it would be tough. But we also knew the business plan relied on our ability to make good impressions that build trust and solid […]
Relocating with your library of DVDs and Blu-rays (part 2)
/in Articles /by James CaffertyPreviously, we discussed a number of considerations for travelers who wish to relocate with their library of DVDs and Blu-rays. Increasingly, however, more and more people are casting these traditional forms of physical media aside for the convenience of streaming services. Companies such as Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video allow users to quickly access […]
Apps to help you stay happy and calm
/in Articles /by Erin FitzgeraldWhat will do you do today? Will you arrive in an unfamiliar new city? Will you complete several tasks in a project? Will you solve an employee’s dilemma from the other side of the globe? No matter your challenge, managing stress is a crucial ingredient for your success. Stress management is an important component of […]
Savvy, Sophisticated, and Social media-friendly?
/in Articles /by Cathy HeyneAccording to the 2018 Atlas Van Lines Corporate Relocation Survey of 435 corporate relocation professionals, 38% of all corporations expect their international relocation volume to increase, 41% expect relocations to stay the same, and only 20% expect relocations to decrease. In addition, there has been a steady rise in international business travel. Let’s focus on […]
Down Under Winter
/in Articles /by Ellen HarrisThis time of year, we get all sorts of communications about summer. Summer events, vacations, holidays, and weather. But let’s not forget our friends experiencing winter in the Southern Hemisphere right now. Even though the Northern Hemisphere is more populated (with about 88% of the world’s population), our readers down south deserve a newsletter that […]
What are your entertainment options?
/in Articles /by James CaffertyIn the past, home entertainment for visitors in a new country typically meant watching local television, listening to local radio, and perhaps purchasing a local VCR and borrowing VHS tapes from libraries or video stores. While some countries still maintain expansive video libraries, technology has evolved, and expatriates have more options than ever for entertaining […]
What number should you dial?
/in Articles /by Erin FitzgeraldWorking on Living Abroad’s Content team means that I watch and read news with our globally mobile users in mind. Recently, I saw a story that introduced me to a brand new situation where the International Relocation Center is valuable. A family was vacationing in Lisbon, Portugal when the elevator they were riding in stopped […]
When in Rome…
/in Articles /by Cathy HeyneHaving recently returned from a trip to Italy and Portugal, I made it a point to notice the social and business customs while there. Since this dove tails so beautifully with the purpose of Living Abroad, I thought I would share some of my observations. I would imagine that you have experienced some of the […]
What is Good Content, and Why Should You Care?
/in Articles /by Ellen HarrisEveryone talks about content these days. It’s a word that defines everything from the shows in your TV channel package to the fine print on that airline e-ticket you just purchased. In the global mobility world, content is what your colleagues, employees, and bosses are inundated with every day as they navigate their jobs. Good content is […]
Where did it start?
/in Articles /by James CaffertyFootball—or soccer as it is known in the United States—is often regarded as the most popular sport worldwide, and it is played and watched by passionate fans in nearly every country across the globe. The sport is so popular that nearly four billion fans tune into the FIFA World Cup, making it the most widely viewed […]
Which one?
/in Articles /by Ellen HarrisOn July 4, 1776, the U.S. Declaration of Independence was signed by fifty-six delegates from thirteen colonies. What was the fiftieth and most recent state to join the United States? Alaska Hawaii New Mexico Puerto Rico Click here for the answer!
Asia, Language Beyond the Words
/in Articles /by Diane McGrealThe distance between the U.S. and Asia grows closer every day, as the world shrinks and cultures collide. Communication between the East and West is challenging in both verbal and nonverbal arenas. As an American who has lived and traveled throughout Asia, I had many opportunities to experience communication mishaps. I came to realize what […]
What You Should Know Emergency Readiness
/in Articles /by Ellen HarrisWhen the unexpected happens at home, it is unsettling. When it happens in a foreign country, it can be confusing and frightening. International assignees and business travelers have seen an increasing need for emergency preparedness in recent years. Hazards range from natural disasters to political instability to random acts of public violence. While it is […]
Woof…Meow…How to have a happy traveling pet!
/in Articles /by James CaffertySafety, childcare, education, and spousal employment are all top-level concerns for relocating families, but it is also important to keep in mind the host of considerations that come along with relocating pets. These furry, scaly, or feathered family members often face their own set of immigration requirements, which can vary widely from country to country. […]
Pride Month
/in Articles /by Erin FitzgeraldHappy Pride Month! Its origins in the month of June can be traced back to Christopher Street Liberation Day, a June 28, 1970 march that commemorated the first anniversary of the Stonewall Inn riots in New York City. Almost fifty years later, parades, festivals, and other events are held around the world in June to […]
Ways to keep your business travelers on track!
/in Articles /by Cathy HeyneIf your company has frequent global business travelers—or if you travel frequently yourself—you will want to make sure your phone can support you while you travel. Great travel apps can make all the difference. Here are a few of the best. Concur The Concur mobile travel and expense app offers a variety of business intelligence, travel, expense and […]
Which country is the most landlocked?
/in Articles /by Ellen HarrisThere are nearly 50 landlocked countries around the world. Which place listed below is surrounded by the most countries? A) Botswana B) Ethiopia C) Austria D) Niger E) Hungary Click here for the answer!
Announcing our 198th destination – Guyana!
/in Articles /by James CaffertyIt is our pleasure to introduce our newest International Relocation Center destination: Guyana! Guyana is the fourth-smallest country on the South American mainland, and it is characterized by pristine rainforests, exotic wildlife, and a rich blend of Caribbean and South American culture. It is a melting pot of diverse cultures, and one can spot influences […]