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EXPATRIATE'S RESOURCES
Community ads, resource directory, and forum for expatriates
Guide to work abroad, study abroad, cultural travel overseas and international living
A quarterly publication on living and working abroad, with extensive international employment information along with a searchable database of embassies worldwide
Information for expatriates worldwide on most expat issues
An online community for English-speaking expatriates, comprised of over 140 country and topic networks
An online resource for Americans abroad and/or those seeking to go abroad
An international network of over 70 independent clubs and associations that serves as a support network for members living and working abroad and is particularly active in concerns and issues of overseas Americans, education, environmental awareness, health, human rights and women's and children's rights in particular
EXPATRIATE'S FAMILY RESOURCES
Informative, often humorous articles by experienced expatriates on every aspect of moving to and living in foreign countries
Develops programs for TCKs* and internationally mobile families
Non-profit organization that provides outreach and support for the internationally mobile families of U.S. foreign affairs agencies - Publications, a bibliography, and recommended links for expatriate, diplomatic, and TCKs* and their parents
Dedicated to the support and understanding of TCKs*: Military Brats, Preachers' Kids, Foreign Service and Corporate Kids, and others who have lived as children in foreign cultures
* TCK: A Third Culture Kid is an individual who, having spent a significant part of their development years in a culture other than their parents’ home culture, develops a sense of relationship to all of the cultures, while not having full ownership in any. Elements from each culture are incorporated into the life experience, but the sense of belonging is in relationship to others of similar experience.
GLOBAL RESOURCES
A series of country-specific reports on international business practices, business customs and protocol, cross-cultural communication, negotiating, international etiquette, business entertainment and more
A guide to international business culture and etiquette for selected countries
A knowledge web-portal, created by the Center for International Business Education and Research at Michigan State University, that connects international business professionals worldwide to a wealth of information, insights, and learning resources on global business activities
A publishing company specialized in cross-cultural topics
Publishes relocation books and the online newsletter Relocation Today
Presents address formats and personal salutations in various countries around the world
Background information and profiles on countries worldwide
Overviews of trade and economic data of most countries
TRAVELER'S RESOURCES
An easy tool for converting currencies
Convert just about anything to anything else, from length, temperature, speed, volume, weight,
to clothing sizes and more
Lists basic international electrical information and travel adapters needed to operate electrical and electronic devices in almost any country in the world
Weather forecast around the world, by city
A tool for finding the current time virtually anywhere
A list of all major holidays and cultural festivals worldwide, by country
An interesting, educational –sometimes biased— look at different holidays throughout the world, by month, by holiday and by country
Tips written by parents for parents for traveling near or far
Advice for travelers on current safety concerns related to health, natural disasters, transportation, national security and more, by country
FRENCH CONNECTION
An online Network for French speaking and Francophile parents abroad
Offers a window of the contemporary France in various areas such as politics, economy, tourism, education, and culture
Maison des Francais de l'Etranger (French)
A service from the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs which provides thorough information to current or future French expatriates
A journal of French travel and culture which furnishes expert social reportage and travel advice
to a readership of cosmopolitan Francophiles
LATIN AMERICAN CONNECTION
Real-time newsfeed with major stories from the region
Aimed primarily at travelers with access to news, country reports, airline info, etc.
A commercial Latin American directory as well as resources about Latin America, its wonders and its people
Offers one of the most comprehensive directories of organizations working on trade, environment, human rights, indigenous peoples, migration, labor and other US-Mexico border issues
A WINDOW TO THE WORLD
Jamie Catto and Duncan Bridgeman’s double-Grammy nominated DVD dedicated to the exploration of 'The Unity in the Diversity', and consisting of a unique fusion of sound, image and spoken word from some of the world's most happening musicians, authors, scientists and thinkers. 'The Making Of 1 Giant Leap' has been broadcast globally by National Geographic Channel.
Short films created by world-conscious filmmakers
A cultural and international TV channel which mission is to deepen the understanding and connection between the people of Europe
HELPING THE WORLD
Feed the hungry with one click a day. Make it your homepage!
SPECIAL-INTEREST ORGANIZATIONS
The world's largest interdisciplinary network for students and professionals working in the field of intercultural communication - It is represented worldwide through national and local chapters
The cultural section of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
A private non-profit foundation designed to foster an awareness and appreciation of cultural difference in both the international and domestic arenas
A non-profit organization dedicated to helping its members improve their communication and leadership skills through local clubs located in approximately 90 countries
Provides resources and education to advance the skills, integrity and value of its professional speaker members
A local chapter of the National Speakers Association, it is dedicated to the growth and development of the speaking profession
Provides information on Latin America with well organized subject and country links for people living in Latin America and those around the world who have an interest in the region
A non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the art, music, and folklore of the Americas and making its rich cultural heritage accessible to everyone via educational and cultural programs, as a vehicle to inspire cross-cultural understanding
France:
yet, who can help loving the land that has taught us
six hundred and eighty-five ways
to dress eggs?
~ Thomas Moore ~
Own only what
you can always
carry with you:
know languages,
know countries,
know people.
Let your memory
be your travel bag.
~ Alexander Solzhenitsyn ~
Community website for everyone living in or moving to France. Information, fact sheets and advice on everything from property purchase to French regions, lively expats forums and more
Resource for Americans and other native English speakers that would like to travel or live in France
A newly created non-profit organization designed to promote a variety of cultural, educational, social, and other exchanges between French and Americans around the world
