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

It’s that time again!

It’s mid-August, and that usually means one thing: school is looming. The summer season – in Northern Hemisphere countries, at least – lasts until well into September. But if you ask...

A time of observances…

Muslims around the world are currently fasting during daylight hours. However, soon they will celebrate. Here are four important facts about two of Islam’s observances: 1. Ramadan is a holy...

What can technology do?

Technology innovations, especially Apps, are rapidly filling the international business travel space.  And when you think about it, all our assignees are international business travelers by default...

Who would have thought…

Which city is home to nearly 150 internationally-owned businesses representing 28 countries? Would it help you guess if we named a few of its sister cities around the world Zhengzhou, China;...

Employment Outlook: South Korea

 Employment Outlook: South Korea Slated to be on the world stage as host of the 2018 Winter Olympic Games, South Korea needs international talent and more women in the workforce in order to grow its...

How can you find reliable medications when traveling and living internationally?

While traveling, safe and reliable medications can be difficult to find.  Expatriate Prescription Services (EPS) is a solution that provides a unique and high quality prescription concierge service...

When in Rome…or Augsburg

I once worked for a German publisher here in the States. My bosses spoke in German to each other around us every day. When they offered us German tutoring at the office, early in the mornings before...

How One Afternoon Can Lead to Assignment Success

While many of the tasks related to preparing for an international assignment take you out of your ordinary routine, some can be built into it. Here are four things you can do in one afternoon that...

What American Expats Need to Know About Taxes on Foreign Income

The United States is one of the few countries that taxes citizens on foreign income, even money earned abroad while living abroad. As an American expat, you will likely need to file taxes both in the...