One of the ways to integrate to a new culture, or to reconnect with one after you’ve repatriated, is to become part of a community in your local city. I recently got to know some French friends who invited me to join them as they cheered on Marseille this afternoon, playing soccer against Lille. It’s been a… [Read more…]
December 16, 2009
The holidays seem to fill the air with uplifted spirits (ok unless you’re trying to do last-minute gift shopping) and tons of people. In many places in the world you’ll find traditional holiday decorations and markets filled with happy passerby. The other thing I’m noticing is how friendly many people seem to be. Last night… [Read more…]
December 14, 2009
As you know, my mission is to help people relocating to adjust to and overcome the social, personal, and professional issues that arise after moving to a new city. One of the biggest difficulties with moving is creating a new social network. I’m always on the lookout for excellent resources and ideas, and recently found… [Read more…]
December 4, 2009
I’ve mentioned before that I love cows, though another truth is, I love animals. If you’re looking for a fun activity after relocating, a local zoo or animal farm is another great way to spend part of a day (presuming, of course, tht you like animals.) However, in addition to passing the time, animals can… [Read more…]
November 18, 2009
If you’re trying to meet new people, and make new friends, one of the best ways to do it is by joining a local organization. Ideally, it should be getting people together around a purpose or topic of interest to you. Let me give you an example of how this just worked for me. I… [Read more…]
November 15, 2009
I’ve mentioned before that volunteering is one of the absolute best ways to meet new people, and feel less isolated. Today, in my capacity as a Big Apple Greeter, I took a lovely French couple around New York to show them parts of the city they wouldn’t get to see on their own. They ended… [Read more…]
October 21, 2009
In previous posts, I’ve mentioned that I became a Big Apple Greeter, which has been a fun and rewarding experience, allowing me to meet people from all over the world, and share “my New York” with them. I’ve noticed, since starting this volunteer experience, that I am attracting lost people to me. In the middle… [Read more…]
October 13, 2009
I’ve mentioned before that I am a Big Apple Greeter. It’s one of the most wonderful volunteer experiences I’ve ever done, and I highly recommend it! As I mentioned in the prior post, there is actually a worldwide network of Greeters, so it may be available to you outside the US. This past weekend, I… [Read more…]
October 10, 2009
Today is my grandfather’s birthday. Were he still alive, he would have turned 100 today. Though he passed 7 years ago, I still think about him often. The way his blue eyes always illuminated whenever I came for a visit, and the way he was always proud of even the smallest things I did. In… [Read more…]
October 5, 2009
The first eBook in the Learn to Feel at Home Anywhere in the World series is out! “Social Success Strategies” is all about helping you build up contacts before you move, and then with tips, techniques, and strategies to meet new friends and create a new social network from scratch. If you’re naturally shy, there… [Read more…]
January 17, 2010
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