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Global Relocations to India | When West Heads East

May 23, 2013 – 1:00 pm

With its astonishingly rich and broad set of cultural experiences and geographical settings, India can provide unforgettable travel and educational experiences, but relocating to India on assignment can also be a highly challenging experience for foreign nationals and their accompanying family members. Living conditions and lifestyle patterns are often very different from those experienced in their home country—and these differences can be particularly marked for assignees relocating from Western countries. 

As in many other emerging market destinations, new kinds of living conditions combined with language barriers and unfamiliar cultural cues can result in a high level of stress and frustration for [...] Read More

By Jenny Castelino | Posted in APAC, Emerging Markets, Intercultural, Relocation Tips | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , | Comments

On the Ground in Thailand | Opportunities and Challenges for Global Relocation

May 16, 2013 – 4:55 pm

Thailand has been referred to as one of the most desirable locations for expats, and in our latest installment in the On The Ground video series , Leo Alexandersen, from Cartus’ global network provider Pacific Orientation Relocation Services, points to the many reasons why. 

[caption id="attachment_9656" align="alignright" width="300"] Sunset over Wat Arun, Bangkok.[/caption]

Employees relocating to Bangkok, the main assignment location in Thailand, will find ample housing options, good medical care, and international schooling choices that are typically in close proximity to popular expat areas—a feature not found in many emerging market locations. Outside of Bangkok, housing and infrastructure can be a bit [...] Read More

By Ashley Barry | Posted in APAC, Emerging Markets, Intercultural, Real Estate, Relocation Tips | Also tagged , , , , , , | Comments

Relocation Challenges in Brazil | 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup, 2014 World Cup, 2016 Olympics, and More!

May 7, 2013 – 4:00 pm

The 2016 Summer Olympics are coming to Brazil! That may seem like a long way away, but add to that the scheduled 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup  and the 2014 World Cup, and it quickly becomes apparent that relocating to Brazil during this busy period will be challenging at best. 

The effects of these events on relocations to Brazil were the subject of a panel discussion at the recent conference on Managing Globally Mobile Talent for Competitive Gain in Rio de Janeiro. Samar Jeradi of LARM Brazil attended the conference and shared insights and recommendations from that panel discussion with the attendees, [...] Read More

By Terese Kowalski | Posted in Americas, Emerging Markets, Relocation Tips | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , | Comments

2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi: They’re Right Around the Corner

April 30, 2013 – 4:00 pm

 Have you ever heard of “Sochi”? Do you know where it is, why it’s in the news, and how it’s pronounced? The Russian city Sochi is situated between Turkey and the Ukrainian city Yalta, site of the famous 1945 conference attended by Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Josef Stalin. It’s located among the massive, snow-capped Caucasus Mountains and is a perfect venue for winter sports of all types. That’s a good thing, because even though it’s difficult to believe after last summer’s greatly publicized London Olympics, it’s time for another Olympic Games! In less than a year, it will [...] Read More

By Lisa Reid | Posted in Americas, APAC, EMEA, Intercultural, Relocation Tips | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments

Emerging Markets Beyond the BRICS | Focus on Mexico

April 16, 2013 – 3:30 pm

Nowadays when we hear anything about Mexico in the media, the reports typically refer to drug cartel-related violence and weak rule of law. However, our suppliers in Mexico often emphasize that these security challenges mostly affect the parts of the country that border the U.S. Other parts of the country, particularly business centers such as Mexico City and Querétaro, are experiencing economic growth and the emergence of a middle class at levels never before seen in Mexico. 

A careful approach to security issues is advisable across the country (for instance, our Destination Services Providers still recommend choosing properties in gated communities), [...] Read More

By Pawel Wojnowski | Posted in Americas, Emerging Markets | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments