With spring breaks and summer vacations quickly approaching, many of us are busy planning trips and vacations. Of the many options for sightseeing opportunities, nature tourism has become increasingly popular, and perhaps no natural wonder is more captivating than a pristine, peaceful waterfall. Do you know which of the following is the world’s tallest waterfall? […] Continue reading… from Which one is the tallest?
When you experience an injury or health crisis, travel might be the last thing on your mind. But you may find yourself having to think about it in a new way, after you’ve recovered. Two years ago, my friend Ellie slipped and fell in her driveway, breaking her ankle. Her recovery was slow but successful, […] Continue reading… from How to get through airport security without a hitch!
What impact can this simple exchange have on a newly developing cross-cultural relationship? I have an American colleague who is easygoing, friendly, and wants to build trust with his associates in France. On a recent business trip to Lyon, he noticed that he was often addressed by his surname. “It felt stiff and strange,” he […] Continue reading… from “Good morning, Mr. Morris.” “Hi there, Julien.”
No, this isn’t a credit card ad. But it is a question you’ll need to ask yourself if you’re traveling for business or relocating abroad. How can you expect to pay for things in the country you’re traveling to? Cash It’s easy – and necessary – to find out what the local currency is before […] Continue reading… from What’s in your wallet?
For families relocating with children, one of the most significant factors to consider is where your child will go to school while abroad. This decision can have a major impact on your time abroad, as many expatriates plan their entire living situation based upon proximity to educational options. Selecting a school can be a lengthy, […] Continue reading… from Is this your first concern?
Several years ago, I won a contest to attend The Protocol School of Washington, D.C.’s Protocol Officer Training. For the competition, I chose to create a video to assist the CEO of a large U.S. hospital navigate a three-country trip that focused on building relationships. They would travel first to Spain, then Nigeria, and end […] Continue reading… from Protocol on steroids
Which of the following is not in the list of top five cities with the most free wi-fi hotspots? Tokyo London Kuala Lumpur Toronto Seoul Click here for the answer! […] Continue reading… from How easy is it to find free wi-fi around the world?
We are all familiar with common business practices in our home countries, but less accustomed to the way things are done abroad. It’s important for your globally mobile employees to remember that, when traveling abroad for business, they are representing your department, your company, and your country. With so much on the line, every international business […] Continue reading… from Your best foot forward!
Somewhere on your international move to-do list is something that is very mundane while you’re at home: driving. Those of us who commute every day — or at least drive for errands and trips – often do so on auto-pilot. We drive to familiar places without much thought. But what if you need a car […] Continue reading… from Life in the fast lane…
