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The Complexities of Communication in a Foreign Language
Guest Post by Heather Merkel Heather Merkel, CPC is a Culture Transition Specialist who helps Expatriates and their families feel at home anywhere in the world through a core set of strategies designed to help you overcome the social, personal, and professional related issues that arise when Continue reading It’s Not Easy Being… Well, a Dog!  Earlier today my eye was caught by the headline, “Finding Freelance Work Overseas.”
“Great!” I thought. “Maybe I can pick up some tips and pointers for making my work location independent.” (I’ve posted about this before.) In a word, wrong! The author wrote: “The following are some helpful resources to get you started working freelance jobs Continue reading Dumb Suggestions for Finding Freelance Work Overseas 
2010 Convention of NASSCOM, India's IT and Outsourcing Trade Association Last month, the US Congress passed health care reform legislations and the President signed it. While it doesn’t appear it will make much of a difference to US citizens living overseas, Global Post reports that outsourcing of jobs to India will increase because Continue reading US Healthcare Reform Brings Jobs to India 
Two Expat Movies: American East and Sabah: A Love Story
Both these movies deal with the clash of Middle Eastern cultures in a western setting, but they’re as different as East and West. American East has a gritty feel, starting with the opening sequence which shows a post-9/11 terror alert level red indicator. The newsfeed-style Continue reading As Different as East and West  April 15 happens to be my sister’s birthday, and she was always fond of reciting the list of disasters that occurred on that date.
It’s tax day for Americans residing in the US. (But if you live in another country you get an automatic extension until June 15.) President Abraham Lincoln died after being Continue reading April 15: Day of Dread for Most Americans It’s been a while since I’ve done any kind of list, so I thought I’d give you a look today at some of the expat blogs I follow, and that you might find helpful, too.
Empty Nest Expat. Currently living in Prague, the blogger describes herself as “an American expatriate bursting with enthusiasm to Continue reading 9 Expat Blogs to Follow  Writing for International Living today, Dan Prescher described a meeting he recently attended with “government officials, local entrepreneurs and international consultants” in Merida, Mexico a few days ago. I thought this was interesting enough that I postponed the post I was planning for today to bring you Dan’s report:
El Castillo, Chichen Itza, Continue reading Yucatan, Mexico Prepared to Give US Retirees What They Want  Like many Americans, we treat our pets like extra kids, members of the family. Since they’re not going off to college any time soon, what do we do with them when we move overseas?
We’re the proud parents of three smart and adorable Papillons. For those of you who aren’t up on the more Continue reading Taking Fido Along 
Gifts from the Easter Bell My youngest daughter is halfway through a 2-1/2 month sojourn in France. This Easter, she was fortunate to spend the weekend with a French family in the village of Soissons. The village is northeast of Paris, about halfway to the Belgian border. The Cathedral Saint-Gervais & Saint-Protais dates from Continue reading It’s Not the Easter Bunny, It’s the Easter Bell!
A Review of How to Retire Overseas
by Kathleen Peddicord Scroll Down to Order I’ve been following Kathleen for a few years now, and she definitely knows what’s what when it comes to living the expat life. She’s been in the business of helping people find new lives in new countries for 23 years, and Continue reading The Best Resource You’ll Ever Find for Planning Your Overseas Retirement |
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