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Travel tips and stories for relocation experts, transferees, and their families.

Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands: Does Culture Still Matter?

Years ago, I was in China for a conference, and at the end of the day I was invited to dinner at a restaurant in Shanghai. My son was studying Chinese, and he and his friends had come down from...

Rules for Hitting the Road

Summer road trips are popular around the world, and many expatriates want to explore the areas around their new home not easily accessed by mass transit. Driving abroad, however, requires more...

Keeping the Old Tech Alive

When was the last time you rented a DVD or used a payphone? For people in some countries, the answer might be “today!” Here are a few older technologies still in use in even economically developed...

What are your assigneees searching at 11 p.m.?

It is 11 p.m. in a city your assignee barely knows. Anxiety has set in and your HR team is unreachable. They are asking AI, and what comes back may sound convincing, but it’s completely wrong. When...

By Rail, Wheel, Pedal or Foot

Business travelers and transferees are looking for more choice when they’re on the move. But they want simplicity, too – not a complex menu of unfamiliar possibilities. Public transportation is one...

Having a Sporty Summer

With summer and summer holidays approaching in the northern hemisphere, many use the warmer days and longer light to get moving. The low bar to entry of walking and running means they regularly...

Global Business Travel is Landing in Your Lap

If you’re a Global Mobility manager, has your job gotten bigger? Many employers are now tapping into Mobility’s expertise in compliance, tax implications, and duty of care to manage...

Check this out! Distinctive Libraries Around the World

It’s a given that travel is intellectually and culturally broadening. And you’ve read in our blogs over the years about the incredible resources global libraries provide, whether you’re looking to...

Finding Community in Helping the Community

One of the primary worries for anyone moving abroad is how they will make connections, either with locals or other expatriates. Service and social clubs can be fantastic resources, allowing newcomers...