Last week I wrote a post on why writing a journal can help you adjust into a new culture (or back into a familiar one if you've been away). The next obvious question is -...

And no, you don't have to start it with "Dear Diary..." (though feel free). When you enter a new culture, or return to a familiar one after being away, there is a lot going on...

I was recently chatting with a friend about the challenges of affluent countries sending volunteers to not-so-affluent countries. Out of that I heard one of the best lines I've come across in a while... Would...

“Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most.”  - Abraham Lincoln Photo: Ales Krivec This was a quote shared in an email I received recently. Given my recent post about...

When you travel overseas there is a decent amount of preparation to do. It can include booking flights, passports, visas, injections, packing, learning a bit of the language, researching the culture, knowing what electrical sockets...

Lots of exciting news today! First, you'll notice that my blog has undergone a couple of format changes. I NOW HAVE A LOGO! It has been something I've been meaning to create for a while,...

In September my workplace had Diversity Week. Every lunchtime we had a "lunch and learn" session. I was so excited, because work gave me the opportunity to be the cross-cultural trainer for the week. My long...