We take a look at expat related news this week:
Troubled times
Troubled times for tourists and expats in two Asian countries. You can follow the difficult times and events through the eyes of expats in Mumbai and expats in Bangkok by checking the conversations from expats on Twitter list.
International HR: Different strokes
As global workforces become the norm, HR must manage an increasingly diverse range of cultures. Personneltoday reports on the difficulties they face and how can they overcome them.
Thanksgiving abroad:
American expatriates around the world are celebrating Thanksgiving. Here are some of the experiences we came across:
Thanksgiving in London
“As they have for 50 years, Americans in London packed St. Paul’s Cathedral on Thursday for an annual Thanksgiving service that, as evocatively as any event on the calendar, nurtures the home thoughts from abroad that are a staple of expatriate life.” Read more from The International Herald Tribune.
Copyright:Steve Forrest for The New York Times
Search for the perfect thanksgiving meal in London?
American expat Tikichris takes a look at Thanksgiving in London from a food perspective: turkey is it?
copyright:Tiki Chris
Thanksgiving in Berlin
Katie writes about “What We Put On Our Plates”
copyright:Katie
Thanksgiving in Shanghai
“It’s Thanksgiving but this American holiday hasn’t caught on in China yet. The only evidence of Thanksgiving I can find in Shanghai are the hotel and expat restaurants that are stepping in to supply the turkey needs of expat Americans in the city” Read more from KevCham’s blog
Thanksgiving Dinner in Panama city
November ExPatsWest get together on the day before Thanksgiving:
Copyright: Honey Dodge
Thanksgiving in Australia
An American Thanksgiving Down Under
Copyright: Aussie Erin
Happy holiday season to all the expats around the world!
no comment untill now