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

How do you take care of your family’s health when planning an assignment abroad?

With all the planning involved in relocation, your to-do list can be overwhelming, as can the worry that you might forget something. When it comes to your family’s health, here are some tips to help...

Here’s what an expat is saying about Living Abroad’s International Relocation Center!

By Bradley Clippinger, Bechtel, Malaysia… Arrived in Lumut, Malaysia on Feb. 13, 2013. Been here 6 months now. I will be here for 2 more years. The culture is amazing – 70% Malay, 20% Chinese...

Have you ever heard of “Pura Vida”?

My family and I love to travel, especially internationally.  But traveling with a family of six can be cost prohibitive.  Fortunately, we found a great rate going to Costa Rica, and we’ve just...

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...