Author: Anita L Hummel
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6 Ways To Become A Global Citizen
Becoming a global citizen is a way of life. It is not about where you live but how you live your life. Being a global citizen means recognizing the global citizen within you while actively expanding your international community. Being a global citizen means you live your life to learn from your global community and…
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Why Some People Call Themselves Ex-pats And Not Immigrants?
When you live and work overseas, one of the terms you may hear people call themselves is an ex-pat. Some people consider this term a bit confusing and do not understand its meaning. An ex-pat is an individual who goes overseas to work in a foreign country for a specific period. An ex-pat will remain…
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What Does It Mean To Be A Global Citizen?
Today, we live in a world that is more interconnected than ever before. What happens in one part of the world can affect what happens in another region. To “live your life as a global citizen” means to be globally minded. Being a global citizen means that you see the world as one place. A…
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Iceland’s Ring Road – Conquer Virtual Challenge
If you’re not able to travel to Iceland but have always wanted to go there, you can virtually travel through Iceland with The Conqueror Virtual Challenge. The Conquer Virtual Challenge has this one: the Challenges Iceland’s Ring Road. The Conquer Virtual Challenge goes around the entire Ring Road of Iceland. You can travel the 828…
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What Is the Origins Of The Name China?
In Chinese, the name for China is “Zhongguo,” or the middle kingdom. China is the term that most of the world knows or recognizes, not “Zhongguo” or Middle Kingdom. China’s name comes from the Sanskrit name “Cina.” The name refers to the Qin Dynasty, the first dynasty to rule China. The name “Cina” or “China”…
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Vietnam Or Thailand, Which Country Is Better For Living?
I have lived and worked in both Thailand and Vietnam. I spent many years living and working in Bangkok, Thailand; I presently live in Hanoi, Vietnam. Deciding between living in Vietnam or Thailand can be a difficult choice, as both countries offer unique opportunities for ex-pats and locals alike. With dynamic cultural influences, an exciting…