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Communication and negotiation styles differ from country to country and having an early understanding of your new work environment’s particular style goes a long way to your future success. Accepting a job abroad takes no small amount of courage. There’s
For the visitor or would-be expat, here is an update on how Rome, one of the world’s most popular cities is faring post-pandemic. Rome, Italy, has been a world center for more than 2,000 years, and today it is much
Brexit and COVID-19 have affected the cost of living in the UK, from housing to transportation to medical care. The United Kingdom is suffering from a cost-of-living crisis initiated by Brexit and compounded by COVID-19. National health care contributions and
Argentine culture represents a convergence of indigenous and European traditions. The country often is considered and likes to present itself, as the Latin American nation with the most European influence. Indeed, most Argentines — approximately 85% — are of Italian,
The coronavirus pandemic has affected many aspects of life in the world’s wealthiest nation, but there is hope for a better new year in Switzerland.
The Netherlands, a founding member of the European Union (EU) and part of the eurozone, has the sixth-largest economy in the EU. Its cost of living is relatively high by Western European norms, and even by global standards. Numbeo’s most
Understanding costs can lead to a successful residency in the country. By Mary Anne Thompson, founder, and president, Goinglobal, Inc. South Korea is an increasingly popular destination for expatriates. Almost two and a half million foreigners currently live in the
As home to Disneyland, the Grammy Awards, Hollywood Boulevard, and the Academy Awards, Los Angeles (“LA” for short) is often called “Tinseltown.” This city is world-famous for its entertainment industry and, in particular, movie production. The area is home to
Belgium is a small but remarkably diverse country. It consists of three distinct autonomous regions, each with its own governing body and its own language, culture, customs, and traditions: Flanders (in the north and west) Wallonia (in the south and
The Republic of Kenya straddles the equator and borders Uganda, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, and Tanzania. Nairobi is the capital and East Africa’s most populous city. Other major cities include Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret, and Kisumu. The country takes its name