Given all the stresses surrounding a relocation, what are some strategies to ease the strain on your relocating employees? 1. Encourage research Information has never been easier to access. Make sure to recommend a reliable and trusted source for their pre-departure review. Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn are not considered trustworthy resources. 2. Provide a look-see […] Continue reading… from 7 Tips to Keep your Expats Happy!
If you are a relocating employee, then you have a lot of decisions to make. One of the most important is, “Where exactly do I want to live?” Local Bigwig, a group of experts in extended-stay furnished home rentals across the United States, understands the hassles and uncertainty that come with searching for a new […] Continue reading… from Deciding on a Neighborhood
What time is it in your part of the world? Did you change your clocks recently, or are you about to? If you live in the U.K., you have changed your clocks at 2am on Sunday, March 31. The rest of the European Union countries also make this change to Summer Time – as Daylight […] Continue reading… from Pardon me, do you have the time?
People everywhere seek refreshment and energy, often in a cup. Here are some ways to quench thirst and satisfy caffeine cravings, from around the globe. Coffee: In Kuwait is stronger and thicker than espresso, often flavored with cardamom, and usually served in small cups without handles. While sugar is offered, milk and cream are usually […] Continue reading… from What’s a cuppa around the world?
Living Abroad would like to thank our partners, AIRINC, ACS International Schools, Switchplace, International Auto Source, Cultural Awareness International, CORT Global Furniture Rental Network, and Fragomen, for sponsoring the Moose Passport at the Houston Totally Expat Show! Click here to watch the contest unfold. […] Continue reading… from Rick Roberts, Shamrock Mover Service, was the Moose Passport Winner in Houston!
February is here and Living Abroad is hitting the road! Major stop: energy capital of the world, Houston, Texas. We will exhibit and attend the 2nd Annual Forum for Expatriate Management’s Totally Expat Show held at the downtown Hyatt Regency on February 25. If you’re attending, please stop by the Living Abroad booth A9 for […] Continue reading… from Xavier Patrick (Xpat) Moose is coming to Houston!
“I just found the perfect short-term apartment! But wow, it costs WHAT?” Have you been relocated by your company, in between selling and buying a home, or assigned an extended assignment elsewhere? If so, you probably have some experience with researching and booking furnished extended stay (>30 days) rentals and have a sense for the […] Continue reading… from How to Get a Killer Deal on a Furnished Rental in NYC
If you were being relocated to the world’s northernmost capital, where would you be going, and what could you expect to find there? Reykjavík, Iceland, is the northernmost capital city in the world. Iceland itself is a country of superlatives: It is Europe’s westernmost country. Icelanders publish and purchase more books per capita than any […] Continue reading… from Reykjavík, Iceland
Congratulations are in order for Jayne Neal, Prudential, who was the winner of the Moose Passport drawing held at FEM’s Global Mobility Summit in London on October 19. The lucky winner went home with £1,000 cash. The contest was sponsored by Living Abroad, AIRINC, Fragomen, NetExpat, and Santa Fe. Pictured in the photo are Michael […] Continue reading… from Congratulations to the FEM Global Mobility Summit Moose Passport Winner!
