This past year we marked the 15th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks in 2011, or “9-11” as most Americans refer to it. It’s hard to believe it’s been 15 years. You probably remember exactly where you were when you heard the news, even if you weren’t in the United States at the time. I […] Continue reading… from Analog Safety in a Digital World
“Alexa, please ask Siri, Cortana, and Google to help me set up a new home.”Are you one of the many people who use a digital personal assistant? IT research and advisory firm Gartner, Inc. predicts that by 2019 at least one quarter of those living in developed countries will use a digital assistant to manage […] Continue reading… from The Year of Digital Assistants
Vision 2020. What pops to mind when you see that phrase? Would your first thought be something to do with eye testing? Or perhaps Tokyo’s plan for hosting the next summer Olympics? What if I told you that “Vision 2020” is long-term government initiative to develop Rwanda into a middle-income, knowledge-based economy by the year […] Continue reading… from How Good Is Your Global Eyesight?
As I get ready to board my 4-year-old basset hound for the second time in a month, thoughts of his health and safety are top of mind. Especially since he’s had some recurring health issues since his last boarding, I have some concerns about leaving him again. But… ‘tis the season for graduations and weddings. […] Continue reading… from Dog-Gone Travel
What would you think if you walked into a conference room in Luanda and found your business host dressed in a suit that borders on formal wear? Suppose this host is your Angolan contact with whom you are conducting important negotiations. Would you feel a pang of unease, and wonder if you were underdressed in […] Continue reading… from What’s Missing From Your Wardrobe Knowledge?
All eyes turned to Ecuador this past April, the world’s thoughts and prayers with those affected by the earthquake there. Just days before, Japan suffered a series of earthquakes and aftershocks. A byproduct of residing or visiting somewhere in the Ring of Fire – a large area of Pacific Ocean basin with intense seismic and […] Continue reading… from When The Ground Shakes Under Your Feet
When I was 26, I had my first child, lost my job, and moved our home – all within a few months. Becoming a parent is earth-shattering enough, but it wasn’t until much later that I realized how difficult the other two changes were, especially when happening at the same time. Among the “major life […] Continue reading… from How Do You Manage So Much Change?
Shortly before my son relocated 3000 miles from home, he ran a “Tough Mudder” in New Jersey. He and his closest childhood friend worked out together, in anticipation of both the challenge course and the impending move that would separate them. Anyone’s who’ve ever participated in one of these events can attest to the outrageous […] Continue reading… from What Keeps You Running?
How much time do you spend answering international assignees’ questions? At ERC last fall, we shared a luncheon table with global mobility specialists who recounted stories of their most memorable queries. They ranged from one family’s request to move their horses abroad to complicated immigration issues. We at Living Abroad handle a similar list of […] Continue reading… from Got a question?
