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

Is language a barrier for children?

Excerpts from “Raising Successful Bilingual Children” by Susan Stewart, Head of Mother Tongue, International School of London, Surrey campus Is your child bilingual…or trilingual? Have you lived...

Can you really plan?

While most international assignments are free of large scale emergencies, even a small amount of preparation can make a significant difference when one occurs. Many municipal and national governments...

It’s all about the kids

Everyone would agree that finding the right school is one of the most important pieces of a family relocation. But what about other aspects of your child’s life abroad? How can you make the most of...

Watch someone win $1500 at FEM’s Global Mobility Summit in Las Vegas!

FEM’s Global Mobility Summit took place last week in Las Vegas.  Once again the Moose Passport was a great success.  Watch the contest and see the lucky winner, Vish Beedaasy, Regional IM Tax...

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...