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 […] Continue reading… from Down Under Winter
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 […] Continue reading… from What are your entertainment options?
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 […] Continue reading… from What 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 […] Continue reading… from When in Rome…
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 […] Continue reading… from What 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 […] Continue reading… from Where did it start?
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! […] Continue reading… from Which one?
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 […] Continue reading… from Asia, 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 […] Continue reading… from What You Should Know Emergency Readiness
