He's lurking behind the swings with a smile, offering to give you a big push. . . he's hiding under the slide. . . he's ready to knock you off the monkey bars. He's an internet predator and you need to protect your portable career abroad from him. . . A couple of days ago I was vividly reminded … [Read more...] about Staying Safe on the Online Playground
Technology
VPN4All: A Virtual Private Network that’s Truly Private
Oh, no, not another review of a VPN (virtual private network) I hear you groan. Well, um, yes. It seems there's a lot of interest in this topic, and every time I write about it I hear more recommendations. Sometimes a company will contact me and say, "hey, why don't you take a look at ours?" … [Read more...] about VPN4All: A Virtual Private Network that’s Truly Private
How to Watch Your Favorite US TV Shows from Anywhere in the World
It's not a VPN (virtual private network), but it lets you watch US TV shows on your computer, TV, tablet, phone or game device. It's perfect for expats and travelers who want to keep up with favorite shows, sports and other entertainment from "home." It's called UnoTelly. After I wrote about VPNs … [Read more...] about How to Watch Your Favorite US TV Shows from Anywhere in the World
Traveling with Smart Phones
Recently I was in Panama City for a day, before flying back to the US for a family wedding. In my hotel room, I went through the ritual that's becoming familiar to all of us internet-connected travelers: I checked into my flight online and then tried to download my boarding pass. I don't know what … [Read more...] about Traveling with Smart Phones
Reading for Expats
"Quality of life" involves dozens of items. Some are huge -- where you live and work, and who you live with. Some are small -- a favorite coffee mug. I love to read. For me, it's a quality of life issue. If I couldn't read, my life would be far less enjoyable and meaningful. So when we first … [Read more...] about Reading for Expats
Expat Books and Shiny Tech Tools
We're in the home stretch now. . . only three more days of expat gifts to go. . . On the Tenth Day of Christmas. . . On the Tenth Day of Christmas, my expat gave to me. . . Ten Expat Books Nine Freelance Tools Eight Live Workshops Seven Expat Movies Six Travel Skill Sets Five Writing … [Read more...] about Expat Books and Shiny Tech Tools