Broadening My Horizons
I was lucky to get relocation support from my employer when I decided to move to Germany from India. This was a huge help but there were definitely many unknowns. I spent the first couple of months...
View ArticlePlanes, Trains but no Automobiles
What comes to mind when you hear the word expat? A Glamorous international life style B Amazing travel C Being constantly on the move D Meeting interesting people E All of the above I still have all...
View ArticleExecutive Education for Expats
You have moved abroad to take a fantastic new job. Great achievement! Is it time to congratulate yourself and focus on work and work alone or find a new personal development opportunity through...
View Article5 Reasons for a Careerist to Volunteer Abroad
Volunteering abroad is no longer reserved for those who can dedicate 2 years to Peace Corps, recent graduates or retirees. If you haven’t been following the developments in this area, you will be...
View ArticleInternational Women’s Day in Tanzania
My memories of International Women’s day over the years are a collage of completely different experiences.What were my past highlights? Ukraine. Primary school: walking to a small market to buy flowers...
View Article6 Ways Climbing Kilimanjaro is Like Writing Your First Book
I signed us up for climbing Kilimanjaro without much research or understanding of what the experience would actually be like. It was first a vague idea inspired by the story of a friend’s wife who did...
View ArticleWHERE WILL YOU TRANSPLANT THIS YEAR?
Have you been dreaming about an international career? Watching your friends on Facebook posting stories of relocation to cool destinations for that one, really, really amazing job? Or going back to...
View ArticleYour First Move Abroad
My first move abroad reminds me of my first ever day of skiing. Both events came at a much more advanced age than for most people. Both had two things in common: low visibility and a lifeline, a...
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