Lately, I’ve heard several people talk about wanting to become a Global nomad, or in other words, working and living in another country. There are many realities about becoming a global nomad or deciding that you are going to work overseas. Life will be different, and in some cases, no matter where you choose to […]
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 […]
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 […]
A new way of travel is for people to travel with a purpose, either for heritage or cultural travel, and to learn something new along the way. We are grateful for traveling to discover the world or live as global citizens. There are many benefits and disadvantages to heritage tourism. Heritage tourism can be a […]
When it comes to ex-pat or local employment contracts, they can be as varied as the ex-pats themselves. Different companies can look at these contracts differently. A local contract usually refers to a foreigner hired by a company while visiting, working, or living overseas. An ex-pat employment contract is usually for an ex-pat whose company […]