For anyone living in New York, or planning to be soon, winter snow has a most wonderful effect on everyone in New York. It’s like being coated in “magic happy dust”. (OK, no, really, I am not smoking anything, it just really feels that way to me, LOL!) This weekend, we had our first big… [Read more…]
December 18, 2009
Thought it would be fun to make this blog more interactive. To that extent, I’ve added a few new pages and invite you to take a look! “Ask Heather” allows you to ask any questions you have about transitioning to a new culture, or about what I do. “Take a Poll” lets you vote on… [Read more…]
December 7, 2009
My second eBook is now available – part of the 2nd phase of the Relocation Success System. If you’re trying to figure out how to adjust to a new city, make a new home feel more like someplace you want to come home to, find activities you love, and more, this eBook is for you!… [Read more…]
November 5, 2009
A few posts ago, I had mentioned the first half of my article on tips to transition to a new culture. The second half of the article is now live! Please click here to read more.
November 4, 2009
I had an interesting Halloween experience that made me think about cultural differences. When you move someplace new, there are bound to be traditions that you’re unfamiliar with, that leave you feeling silly, or out of place, and unsure whether to participate. It could be foods you’re unaccustomed to, or styles of dress, or ways… [Read more…]
August 17, 2009
Today I participated in my first Petanque competition! It was a fantastic experience – since joining this club a couple of weeks ago, I’ve made a few new friends, and today met about 20 more! The day was spent with great people, good food, and I made it to the Quarter Finals! Thinking about the… [Read more…]
August 8, 2009
I like to try to practice what I preach and today I met some great new people by trying a new activity! In a prior post, I spoke about how, on Bastille Day, I came across a Petanque competition. While there, I learned there is a club in New York City. I’ve played for fun in past,… [Read more…]
May 5, 2009
Whenever you’re in another country, there are so many differences it can take a while to adjust. If you intend to drive, get used to significantly different road signs and sometimes, driving on a different side of the road! This completes the video series. Let me know what part you enjoyed most at heather@culturetransition.com If… [Read more…]
April 29, 2009
When you move someplace new, you may find yourself surrounded by opportunities to try activities you’ve necer attempted before. Barring activities that are dangerous, immoral, or against your religion, I like to think that trying new activities goes a long way – first, it earns you deeper understanding of the culture. Second, you are likely… [Read more…]
April 22, 2009
When you move to a new place, learning about its history is a fun, and wise thing to do. Not only will it help you understand cultural traditions, and attitudes, but it often leads to many an interesting discussion.
December 20, 2009
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