For many, January 1 simply means a new year. But for some expatriates on assignment, a new year also means that return to their home country is imminent. If you are repatriating later in 2017, here are five things you can do now that can help smooth that process: 1. Make a list of items […] Continue reading… from Repatriation Tips for the New Year
Between this past June 5 and June 7, the Islamic holy month of Ramadan began for 1.3 billion people around the world. During Ramadan, Muslims abstain from eating and drinking from dawn to sunset. The first day of the following month, Shawwal, marks the beginning of Eid al-Fitr, one of Islam’s most important religious holidays. […] Continue reading… from The Scholars’ Proposal
People who need answers at their fingertips often reach for their smartphones first. That’s why a key feature in Living Abroad’s newly updated International Relocation Center is compatibility with popular smartphone Internet browsers. The IRC’s information on almost 190 destinations, researched and written specifically for the globally mobile, is now available almost anywhere on Earth! […] Continue reading… from An Icon With Worldly Power
I really enjoy working at Living Abroad, and I especially enjoy when I can put what we do every day to the test. Recently, I arrived at Los Angeles International Airport (IATA code: LAX) for the first time. It’s the largest U.S. international airport on the West Coast, and served about 12 million passengers in […] Continue reading… from A Successful Adventure
Think about the last time you were in a place that was familiar…yet unfamiliar. For me, it was yesterday. Because of some construction, my drive home took me on a different route through town — past a large grocery store I’d never been to. I needed to find something for my family’s dinner, and restock […] Continue reading… from How To Find The Familar
When many people around the world think of “college,” they’re likely to think of courses, examinations, and degrees. An electoral college, however, is a group of people who are selected to elect a candidate to a particular office. There are a few electoral colleges that play roles in governments around the world. While most are comprised […] Continue reading… from Electoral College: What Is It?
Even with all of the information Living Abroad compiles for each of the destinations in our International Relocation Center, we look for ways to offer our users even more. Sometimes, whether they’re confirming a telephone number, checking up-to-date hours of operation, or seeing what a building they’ve never been to looks like, they just need […] Continue reading… from Resources You Can Use
At Living Abroad, we’re always thinking about the best ways to provide globally mobile business professionals and their families with tools for success. Not only does our International Relocation Center provide a vast amount of specific information for hundreds of destinations, it offers an easy way for you to focus that information — in any […] Continue reading… from Do You Have This Tool For Success?
While a holiday season is an exciting time to experience a new destination, it also can present real challenges for the globally mobile. Here are some common questions about navigating through holiday seasons abroad — and how to find answers in two clicks, using the left sidebar in a Living Abroad International Relocation Center report. […] Continue reading… from Navigating the Holidays
