The unknown. . . it can be exciting, exhilarating or paralyzing. Even when we're excited that we might "boldly go where no man has gone before," there's usually a bit of terror lurking in the background. In this internet era, with easy access to satellite photos and maps of the entire globe, there's not much on this Earth that's totally unknown. As a future expat, sometimes it just feels that way. How do you handle that moment of truth every future expat experiences, the time when you have to …
The Dangers of Social Media
A few days ago I posted a list of social networking sites that might help you plan and execute your overseas move, and get settled in afterwards. However, I’d feel irresponsible if I didn’t spell out one very real downside to relying on social media when you move overseas. This is especially problematic if you’re not working or if you’re living a very unstructured life. You see, social networking is seductive and it’s easy. It’s much easier to open a browser and check out your friends on …
Free Tools for Virtual Productivity
Last week I mentioned that my youngest daughter would be heading off to college soon, leaving us with an empty nest. She and I have embarked on a journey from our home in the Orlando, FL area to her college in the Northeast. Along the way, we're stopping to do research for some articles I'm writing. This is a good way for me to try the virtual-making-money life I've talked about before on this website. My son calls it "working in the cloud," but either way, there are lots of tools available to …