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One of the smallest but very present irritations in a move abroad is wanting our comfort shows but not knowing how to access them or being transferred in the middle of the season of a favorite drama...

In today’s interconnected business world, global assignments are more complex than ever. Companies sending employees abroad face numerous challenges, and the key to a successful international...

This is a hard article to write, and it may be a sobering one to read, because it deals with something we don’t like to think about. We lost our beloved basset hound of nearly 13 years last weekend...

The start of a new year brings a fresh slate, and with it some begin dreaming of starting a new life somewhere else, with fresh sights, novel foods, and the intangible benefit of the way you learn...

A Fresh Start in 2025 As the calendar year winds down in the U.S., it’s natural to reflect on the past while also feeling the anticipation of what’s ahead. There’s something invigorating about the...

Every culture celebrates holidays, and many find brightness in the shortened days of fall and winter with festivals and family gatherings. While some festivals are religious and some are secular, some...

Living abroad during the holiday season can feel like learning a delicate emotional and cultural dance. Far from familiar comfort zones, expats often find themselves balancing nostalgic memories of...

Do you own an electric vehicle? Or are you considering buying one? You’ll be in good company, with 40 million EVs on roads around the world. Transitioning away from internal combustion engines (ICE)...

In last week’s newsletter, we mentioned the importance of a smooth family adjustment to an assignment. Just as important, however, is finding a community of like-minded people, either other...