How many of us have heard that instruction passed from parent to offspring as the child faces a crossroad or new situation? We say, “Make good choices!” to a new driver transporting friends for the first time, to a teen going to their first party, to a college freshman. For many of us, our awareness […] Continue reading… from Make Good Choices
When you pursue a career path that takes you abroad – or if you support employees who do – you need a wide range of resources. Reliability, speed, and ease of access guide your search for answers. While some aspects of global travel require deep topic immersion (think cultural training) or a multi-step process (think […] Continue reading… from Check These Out!
Where is your next trip taking you? Are you traveling for business, or maybe planning a vacation? We all want the smoothest experience possible, despite a number of challenges this year. High gas prices have everyone thinking carefully about road trips, especially in places like Hong Kong where gas costs nearly US$3 per liter — […] Continue reading… from Looking Forward to Smooth Travels
Whether their reasons are sustainability, affordability, or just the thrill of the hunt, clothing shoppers around the world are adding more gently used and vintage items to their closets. If you’re thinking about taking the leap, it’s important to keep some things in mind. Recently I read a novel set in 1950’s Sydney, The Women […] Continue reading… from Size Yourself Up
When Global Mobility was in its infancy, corporate travelers abroad often relied on foreign newspapers in their host countries. Searching for publications in their language – sometimes a day old or more – was the best way to keep up with world news in a lot of places. How media has evolved! To access current […] Continue reading… from Keep Yourself Informed
Are you feeling a bit pinched these days, with prices rising on just about everything? Basics like grocery staples, automotive parts, new and used cars themselves, home building materials, appliances, and furniture all cost more these days. Supply chain issues are contributing to price increases, as is the cost of labor, as well as shortages […] Continue reading… from Put More Money in Your Pocket
When is your favorite time to listen to audio? Is it while commuting, to hear traffic and weather reports? Passing the time on a long trip? While exercising? Playing music in your home? To keep up with news or listen to an interesting podcast? When you’re traveling, do your listening habits change? Traditional radio broadcasts, […] Continue reading… from Play It By Ear
‘Twas the fright before Christmas that COVID would spawn with a virulent variant, that darn omicron. The tunnel had brightened. We all saw the light at the end that surely meant an end to our plight. We were traveling again, in the skies, on the seas, in our cars and on trains or however we […] Continue reading… from Cheers to 2022!
Today’s date is a palindrome here in the U.S., where we write December 1, 2021 numerically as 12.1.21. With the weight of the past 20 months, and the busy season ahead, I thought it would be nice this week to take a lighter look at some dates in December. Everyone is familiar with Hanukkah, which […] Continue reading… from What’s in a date?
