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The world is gradually returning to travel and mobility. For many, this means a return to reliance on our mobile devices when away from home. Meanwhile, there have also been a number of advancements and improvements in how we can perform tasks and get support online — many of which scale well to smaller screens. […]

Where is your next trip taking you? Are you traveling for business, or maybe planning a vacation? We all want the smoothest experience possible, despite a number of challenges this year. High gas prices have everyone thinking carefully about road trips, especially in places like Hong Kong where gas costs nearly US$3 per liter — […]

People need many things to succeed, like expert support and curated, trusted information. It’s easy to forget that self-care and even a little lightheartedness can also be important. But one national tourist board has been keeping this at the forefront. Two summers ago, Iceland offered the world a valuable service. If you recorded a scream […]

Tapping At Xylophones… Tibia After X-ray… Tackling Autocratic Xenophobes… The subject of TAX can lead us to all sorts of acrobatic mental avoidance — these absurd acronyms, for example. But a general understanding of taxes is essential to living and working abroad. Or at least knowing where to go with your basic – and not […]

Whether we call it “chunking,” “kitchen sinking,” “microproductivity” or something else entirely, the evidence is clear: Breaking down an overwhelming project into manageable tasks can be an excellent way to reduce stress while still ensuring everything gets done. Living Abroad’s International Move Planner is designed to do exactly that. The International Move Planner identifies all […]

Whether their reasons are sustainability, affordability, or just the thrill of the hunt, clothing shoppers around the world are adding more gently used and vintage items to their closets. If you’re thinking about taking the leap, it’s important to keep some things in mind. Recently I read a novel set in 1950’s Sydney, The Women […]

April 2, 2022 was an ordinary day for many. But for 1.8 billion Muslims around the world, it was Ramadan 1, 1442. Here are five facts to know about Ramadan, the most holy month of the Islamic calendar: Ramadan is a month of fasting, abstinence, and contemplation. Between dawn and dusk during Ramadan, Muslims commonly […]

When Global Mobility was in its infancy, corporate travelers abroad often relied on foreign newspapers in their host countries. Searching for publications in their language – sometimes a day old or more – was the best way to keep up with world news in a lot of places. How media has evolved! To access current […]

Recent world events have served as a reminder: it’s important to understand safety and security issues you might face before traveling abroad. Monitoring news and advisories for your destination is crucial. A number of countries provide international travel information, and easy access to consulate and mission contact information, and available services for their citizens. Ten […]

Are you feeling a bit pinched these days, with prices rising on just about everything? Basics like grocery staples, automotive parts, new and used cars themselves, home building materials, appliances, and furniture all cost more these days. Supply chain issues are contributing to price increases, as is the cost of labor, as well as shortages […]