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2006 Archived Articles
November Culture Shock in the Digital World: Tips for Parents Good news for expatriate parents! Prolific author Robin Pascoe has a new book aimed at you, Raising Global Nomads: Parenting Abroad in an On-Demand World. Robin has provided us with an excerpt on the vital importance of adjusting to your new country in the real world, not a virtual one.
2005 Archived Articles
March Missing The Comforts Of Home? So, you're on your 'excellent adventure' to another land, but you're missing the comforts of the good old USA? No problem!
2004 Archived Articles
February Virtual Schools: Enriching Learning Opportunities for Expatriate Children Attending local schools can offer great benefits for children living abroad -- but how do you ensure that they also have a strong foundation in your home country's language, culture and history? Anne Alexander Sieder recommends a very modern -- and practical -- option.
2003 Archived Articles
October Avoiding the Ugly American Stereotype Are Americans friendly, easygoing and trusting? Or impatient, competitive and disrespectful? Gary Wederspahn's fascinating article is a must-read for anyone working and living in a foreign land.
September Avoiding Costs Due to Late Credit Card Bills Living abroad, you may receive your credit card bills late ... or not at all. Protect your credit rating by taking the advice of expat financial expert Barbara Frew.
March How Many Exemptions Are You Eligible For? (It May Be More Than You Think) Dare we remind you that April 15 is approaching? Yes, it's t-t-t-time for t-t-t-taxes, but don't worry. Anne Alexander Sieder can help you get started.
2002 Archived Articles
September "Lost In Space" and Global Transition: Is There a Difference? Is moving overseas any different from being "lost in space"? Kevin McNulty takes a quick look at the similarities, and tells us about the Families in Global Transition conference, designed to help families moving overseas.
May How to Create a Global Resume/CV Looking for an overseas job? Mary Anne Thompson, the founder of www.goinglobal.com gives tips in how to find the perfect fit.
2001 Archived Articles
May Baby Talk. Thinking about having a baby overseas? Professional expat coaches Ritta Yee and Vera Nicholas-Gervais discuss some important points to keep in mind.
2000 Archived Articles
July What to Know Before you Go by Kate Goggin. Ten straight-talking tips to "save your sanity" as you embark upon your first international move. Don't wait until you get on the plane to read this!
  Articles from the SUN Archives
SUN Anatomy of a Move by "F.S. Diarist". A diary of a Foreign Service transfer, beginning with the process of bidding on new posts of assignment.
SUN Moving with Small Children by Patricia Linderman. Common sense advice on dealing with childrens' anxieties during the moving process.
SUN An Insurance Guide for Expatriates by Jon Clements of Clements and Company Insurance. Useful glossary of terms from an expert in the field.
SUN The Joys of Moving by Hilary Donovan. The positive side of moving!
SUN What Do We Learn from Moving? by Shannon Jamison. When life hands you lemons: make lemonade! How one "trailing spouse" found lessons in the hardships of moving.
SUN Moving Tales and Tips by Wesley Ann Godard "One thing I know after twenty-seven years and fourteen moves is that no two are alike. "
SUN 'Twas the Night Before Packout by Francesca Kelly. Hilarious parody of Clement Moore's well-known Christmas poem. Moving will never be the same again.
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