Have you ever wanted to get a look behind the scenes of famous companies like Facebook or Google? InterNations founder and CEO Malte Zeeck recently toured the offices of these and other (former) start-ups in Silicon Valley. Read more about his trip below. This May, I enjoyed an absolutely amazing opportunity to visit the United […]
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After part 1, here is the rest of the travel diary that covers the trip of InterNations founder and CEO, Malte Zeeck, behind the scenes of Silicon Valley. The following morning, we enjoyed a hearty breakfast in the hotel restaurant, taking in the view of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and the cable cars […]
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Our Activity Groups Manager Franziska talks about the challenges women face as solo travelers and how InterNations has helped her with such issues. My Personal Travel History When I was 19, I went abroad for the first time. Weeks and months of studying hard for my final exams had earned me the right to a […]
Filed under: Adventures Abroad, Expat Advice, Expat Women, InterNations Events & Activities, InterNations News, InterNations Team News on May 27th, 2013 | 7 Comments »
This time, our blog doesn’t talk about exploring the world through running, but rather about metaphorical crossroads and personal journeys. Guest blogger Joyce describes growing up as a Third Culture Kid (TCK) and searching for her own identity. For all the TCKs that I have met and known out there, it is never a journey […]
Filed under: Adventures Abroad, Culture Shock, Guest Author, Intercultural Differences, Third Culture Kids on May 16th, 2013 | No Comments »
And the running theme continues! After last Friday’s feature on the LA marathon, this week our guestblogger Jessica – a Puertorican-American “repatriate” recently returned to the States – describes her passion for running round the globe and tells us why sneakers are the most important item in her luggage. My passion for running began in […]
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After the famous Boston Marathon was overshadowed by the shocking bombings this year, it is perhaps time to remember what running a marathon is actually about: For many participants, it’s a highly personal event, an opportunity to push yourself to the limit, to discover new aspirations or make old dreams come true. Such a race […]
Filed under: Adventures Abroad on May 10th, 2013 | No Comments »
Our new guest author Karen, a US expat living in Spain, introduces us to a lesser known religious and folkloristic custom in Andalucia – the children’s Cruz de Mayo. When people talk about the spectacular spring festivals in Seville, they usually mean Semana Santa (Holy Week) and the huge April fair, but to me, the […]
Filed under: Adventures Abroad, Guest Author, Traditions and Customs around the World on May 3rd, 2013 | No Comments »