When I was a child, I remember my parents watching a movie called The Out-of-Towners and howling with laughter. Neil Simon’s comedy centers on an Ohio couple who come to New York City for the husband’s job interview. They plan to relocate there once the position is secured. But everything goes wrong, from flight diversion, […] Continue reading… from Are you an Out-of-Towner?
Which was the first non-European city to host the Olympic games? A) Lake Placid, NY B) Tokyo C) Montreal D) St. Louis, MO E) Sydney Click here for the answer! […] Continue reading… from Who won the bragging rights?
This time of year, we get all sorts of communications about summer. Summer events, vacations, holidays, and weather. But let’s not forget our friends experiencing winter in the Southern Hemisphere right now. Even though the Northern Hemisphere is more populated (with about 88% of the world’s population), our readers down south deserve a newsletter that […] Continue reading… from Down Under Winter
Everyone talks about content these days. It’s a word that defines everything from the shows in your TV channel package to the fine print on that airline e-ticket you just purchased. In the global mobility world, content is what your colleagues, employees, and bosses are inundated with every day as they navigate their jobs. Good content is […] Continue reading… from What is Good Content, and Why Should You Care?
On July 4, 1776, the U.S. Declaration of Independence was signed by fifty-six delegates from thirteen colonies. What was the fiftieth and most recent state to join the United States? Alaska Hawaii New Mexico Puerto Rico Click here for the answer! […] Continue reading… from Which one?
When the unexpected happens at home, it is unsettling. When it happens in a foreign country, it can be confusing and frightening. International assignees and business travelers have seen an increasing need for emergency preparedness in recent years. Hazards range from natural disasters to political instability to random acts of public violence. While it is […] Continue reading… from What You Should Know Emergency Readiness
There are nearly 50 landlocked countries around the world. Which place listed below is surrounded by the most countries? A) Botswana B) Ethiopia C) Austria D) Niger E) Hungary Click here for the answer! […] Continue reading… from Which country is the most landlocked?
Scandinavians enjoy some of the best gender equality in the world. The World Economic Forum’s 2017 Gender Gap Index lists Iceland, Norway, Finland, and Sweden in first, second, third, and fifth spots, with Rwanda taking fourth. Health, education, economics, and politics in 144 countries were measured in this report, with an overall finding that the […] Continue reading… from Gender Equality in Business
No, this isn’t a credit card ad. But it is a question you’ll need to ask yourself if you’re traveling for business or relocating abroad. How can you expect to pay for things in the country you’re traveling to? Cash It’s easy – and necessary – to find out what the local currency is before […] Continue reading… from What’s in your wallet?
