Category: Background

The past 20 years have seen numerous disruptions to travel, perhaps more than we remember. The lesson learned is we should not postpone anything for a future that may never come.

“Digital nomads” have become a popular topic in the media. But the reality is this life and workstyle mostly applies to a relatively upper-class elite who process text or numbers for a living.

Opinion | Globalization Is Over. The Global Culture Wars Have Begun. – The New York Times Probably true. I have a near perfect history of getting interested in a new…

I strongly advocate everyone travel when younger – especially in one’s 20’s and 30’s, when you may see many long-term benefits. And if you cannot do so then, then consider…

According to a Pew Research study, a staggering 93% of Americans who have a 4-year or higher college degree, have traveled internationally, and about 70% of those have visited 3 or more countries. This is a staggeringly high number – and critically important to modern careers in a globalized world. If you have not traveled, your career opportunities will be limited.

Perhaps more surprising – between 1 in 4 and 1 in 3 American residents have lived abroad, worked abroad or studied abroad. Wow. And the figure may even be higher than that.

Short Summary Living abroad associated with clear sense of self Also showed a clearer sense of career goals The “depth” of the international experience is more important than “breadth”. That…