Category: Blog Articles
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Easy Living: Airport Technology Tips for Simple Travel
Lately, there’s been an increase in airline travel across the board, thanks to an economic upturn and decrease in unemployment rates. A promising sign, certainly—but one that leaves airports full of inexperienced travelers. If you’re new to travel, haven’t done it in awhile, or want a refresher course on ways to make your (and everyone…
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Home Alone: The ABCs of Securing Your Property
It is officially summertime. This means, for most of us, near-constant lawn mowing, barbeques, family vacations. It is a reason to celebrate—the chance to travel awards us the opportunity for new food, new faces, new places to lay our heads at night! Unfortunately, summertime travel can induce a bit of worry for the safety-concerned traveler.…
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Gathering Intelligence Abroad
If you’re thinking about overseas investment, you may be wondering how to conduct initial research. As Jason Hartman recommends, you’ll need to gather a wealth of knowledge to fully educate yourself on the ins and outs of your particular market. . Eventually, you’ll want to, of course, visit the country—but there are a few things…
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Business Etiquette for Trips Abroad
Rules in the United States tend to exist only within our borders. A person is quick to learn that things operate a little differently outside of America. This is a good thing—many find these different ways of doing things so appealing that they choose to frequently conduct business (thou shalt diversify, Jason Hartman encourages) and…
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Don’t Stop Belize-in’
On the northeastern coast of Central America, Belize has the lowest population density of any country in the area, and also is largely English speaking. In fact, English is the official language of Belize—making it an excellent country for American expatriates seeking a new home and the opportunity for international business opportunities. Belize is beautiful…
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The Case for Self-Management Abroad
For those interested in property management abroad, there are many questions. How many, how much, where at? And once property is secured, the question of management arises—will you live abroad and manage your investment (for many, a very appealing option) or maintain residency in the United States and outsource management responsibilities? If you’re willing, able,…
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Lessons We Learned in Kindergarten
An article appearing in Business Insider this month indicates a rise in renting and a sharing economy—a trend identified by the author Matthew Boesler as catastrophic. Boesler points out that a society in which houses, vehicles, and bicycles are rented instead of owned has the potential to spiral as the millennial generation gets older and…
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Solo Travel: Making One the Happiest Number
for the freedom solo travel allows—no one to argue over itineraries with, discuss restaurant choices, or split dessert. More and more individuals are embarking on independent vacation experiences because of the freedom of choice they offer. For many, solo vacation is easy and fun during the daytime, but can become lonely during the night when…
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4 Language Tools for the International Business Person
One of the most effective ways to feel immediately at home in a new place is acquisition of a language. Particularly in the case of those seeking to do business in another country, speaking the language provides a level of knowledge and comfort to potential customers and peers, while making the act of actually conducting…
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Expatriates and the Case for Renting
The decision to abandon life in the United States and move abroad permanently is no small one—often, would-be expatriates are overwhelmed and overburdened. Many abandon the task completely. But for those with a will, there is a way. Expats find themselves in countries all over the world, and while some choose to buy homes abroad,…