Approximately 12 percent of the world’s overall population (and 17 percent of Living Abroad’s staff, myself included) is left-handed. While history has sometimes treated us with suspicion, more recent research has unearthed that the left-handedness is associated with many positive traits, such as athleticism, creativity and leadership. However, we left-handed sometimes think those traits are developed […] Continue reading… from Left-handed, right-minded
With countless new residential areas being built worldwide and numerous professionals flocking to major metropolitan areas across the globe, many highly populated areas have become quite congested. Can you guess which location has the highest population density per square kilometer? A. India B. Hong Kong C. Brazil D. Macau Click here for the answer! […] Continue reading… from Can you guess?
When I was a child, I remember my parents watching a movie called The Out-of-Towners and howling with laughter. Neil Simon’s comedy centers on an Ohio couple who come to New York City for the husband’s job interview. They plan to relocate there once the position is secured. But everything goes wrong, from flight diversion, […] Continue reading… from Are you an Out-of-Towner?
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, […] Continue reading… from Women on the move and how to keep them safe!
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 […] Continue reading… from Interested 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 […] Continue reading… from Too 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 […] Continue reading… from Relocating 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 […] Continue reading… from Apps to help you stay happy and calm
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 […] Continue reading… from Savvy, Sophisticated, and Social media-friendly?
