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Thanksgiving Traditions — Are they the Same Overseas?

November 15, 2014 by FutureExpat

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There's nothing like the holidays to bring out the best -- or the worst -- in you when you're living overseas. If you're lonely, disoriented, or homesick, holidays can make you feel much worse. If you're enjoying your life, holidays can be a lot of fun. But guess what? That can happen when … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Traditions — Are they the Same Overseas?

Filed Under: Panama, Prepping the Move Tagged With: holiday, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Traditions

Where in the World Do Employees Get the Most Time Off?

January 27, 2010 by FutureExpat

According to a survey by Mercer, it's not who you might think! By looking at a country's statutory annual leave, statutory holidays and public holidays, they compiled a list of where employees get the most time off. One caveat: it's based on what an employee working a five-day week for 10 years is … [Read more...] about Where in the World Do Employees Get the Most Time Off?

Filed Under: Europe, Narrowing Your Country/City Search, North America, Prepping the Move, Quality of Life, South America Tagged With: Brazil, China, Finland, France, holiday, Hungary, Lithuania, Russia, time off, US, vacation, work

The Holiday: Expat Movie Review

December 16, 2009 by FutureExpat

Well, it’s not exactly an expat movie, although various characters do travel to and stay in other countries. But it’s a sweet Christmas-time romantic comedy, so I thought it worthy of a review at this sentimental time of year. It also features an unusual character – the Home Exchange website, a … [Read more...] about The Holiday: Expat Movie Review

Filed Under: Book and Movie Reviews Tagged With: Christmas, England, film, holiday, home exchange, Jack Black, Jude Law, Kate Winslet, LA, London, movie, Nancy Meyers, Surrey, The Holiday, USA, vacation, youtube

Cinco de Mayo and Other Ethnic Holidays

May 5, 2009 by FutureExpat

Why do Americans celebrate other folks' holidays with such glee? St. Patrick's Day is a biggie here, as is Cinco de Mayo. Other national or ethnic holidays that we seem to enjoy are Oktoberfest and Chinese New Year. Is there anything these all have in common? Do we just like grabbing other folks' … [Read more...] about Cinco de Mayo and Other Ethnic Holidays

Filed Under: General Tagged With: cinco de mayo, firecracker, fireworks, holiday, independence, party, picnic

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