Bilingualism is not a new phenomenon. In fact, parents have been raising bilingual kids for years. I’m not going to lie: it’s not easy and doesn’t happen automatically. It takes effort and a lot of patience, but it is worth it. There are many misconceptions about bilingualism, though, especially about raising bilingual kids, and I […]
Filed under: Expat Families & Relationships, Guest Author, Languages on January 27th, 2017 | 3 Comments »
Not only is traveling great fun — it’s also big business: According to the World Tourism Organization, the annual number of international tourists rose to a staggering 1.186 billion in 2016; that’s one-sixth of the world population! The tourism industry creates 10% of the global GDP and supports one in eleven jobs worldwide. In short: […]
Filed under: Adventures Abroad, Expat Advice on January 20th, 2017 | No Comments »
Last month, we asked expats around the world to share their favorite holiday moments with us, using the hashtag #GlobalLocalHolidays. We received over 350 submissions on Instagram showing us everything from biking on the beach to snowy mountain peaks. With all of these great holiday moments being shared, it was not easy for us to […]
Filed under: InterNations Communities, Press & Media on January 19th, 2017 | 1 Comment »
The beginning of a new year always has a very special meaning. For most people, it feels like a new chance to work towards their goals, to make some New Year’s resolutions (and definitely keep them this time) and to embark on a new adventure. We have planned a lot of great things for the […]
Filed under: InterNations Communities, InterNations Events & Activities on January 17th, 2017 | No Comments »
Now that 2017 has arrived, it is time to actually tackle these New Year’s resolutions. You promised yourself to be more active this year, but you’re about to start your adventure abroad? No problem! Moving to another country doesn’t mean you have to give up all the athletic activities you used to enjoy back home. […]
Filed under: Adventures Abroad, Expat Advice on January 11th, 2017 | 9 Comments »
For all of you who aren’t planning on cutting carbs in the new year, we have good news! In the US, National Spaghetti Day is celebrated on 4 January: it’s inspired us to get our chef hats on and find out which stringy, starchy dish is a favorite in various countries. Japan’s Culinary Revolution The […]
Filed under: Global Insights, Traditions and Customs around the World on January 3rd, 2017 | 1 Comment »