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

Food That Fits Your Lifestyle

Food is one of the greatest pleasures of life, and finding new and exciting dishes can be one of the best parts of an assignment. For those with dietary restrictions – religious or otherwise – or...

Finding Clarity in Chaos

Reflections from EuRA and FEM Americas Summit I’ve just returned from the EuRA Conference and FEM Americas Summit, where navigating global uncertainty emerged as a central theme. At each event...

And the winner is…

The world is full of unique places that have the distinction of being the ‘first,’ ‘best,’ ‘most,’ or some other superlative. Newcomers are intrigued by labels that distinguish their host country from...

Up in Smoke

A few decades ago business was nearly always done in a haze of smoke, with 65% of businessmen smoking through the 1960s, and almost no regulations limiting where cigarettes could be lit. Nowadays, car...

At the Heart of Mobility

I’ve been reflecting on a pattern emerging across our industry conversations recently. In today’s uncertain economic climate, relocation providers are increasingly turning to collaboration...

Cruising for change: E-bikes in Africa

What does a start-up company in a tiny African country have to do with greenhouse gas reduction, accessible transportation, and lower mass transit costs? If electric vehicles pop to mind, you’re...

The Value of Cultural Competence

While recently visiting a tourist site in Asheville, I happened to meet a man from Nepal. We got to chatting, and I mentioned that I had a friend who went to work in Nepal after working with me in...

Women Business Travelers: Mastering Global Success

In today’s interconnected business world, international travel presents unique considerations for women professionals. Proper preparation and cultural awareness can transform challenges into...

 Signed, sealed, delivered?

When was the last time you sent important correspondence – or any correspondence — by physical mail? Your answer may depend on where you live. The role of postal services is changing. Denmark’s...