A Country in Mourning: 4 Cross-Cultural Tips for Business Travelers in Grief-Stricken Thailand
As Thailand mourns the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, these four tips will help travelers respect the 30 day mourning rituals of the country.
Three Cross-Cultural Tips for Business Travelers in France
Whether you’re expanding your business horizons, negotiating a partnership, or looking to merge with a French enterprise, these three tips will help you facilitate a successful dialogue and build strong ties with French businessmen and women.
From Rio to Your Home: Hosting an Olympics Watch Party
It’s time to cheer and chant, be enthralled and inspired, and enjoy every adrenaline inducing moment of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games!
8 Cross-Cultural & International Travel Tips for Costa Rica
Beautiful beaches, breathtaking mountains, and lush rainforests make it the ideal place for a getaway. Check out these cross-cultural and international travel tips to discover what Pura Vida is all about!
10 Curious Things to Know Before You Visit Prague
With its intricate history, gothic architecture and delicious delicacies Prague is a city like no other.
Journey Through Sri Lanka: 5 Travel Preparation Tips for the Pearl of the Indian Ocean
Ayubowan. Welcome to Sri Lanka. An island country in the Indian Ocean and a jewel nation with a history of over 3000 years.
Madres, Mums and Mommies: Your Global Guide to Mother’s Day
If you have grandmothers, aunts, and mums across the globe, be sure to read these tips about worldwide customs and how to honor and respect cross-cultural women in your life.
Coffee Culture & Global Business: Celebrate the First Official International Coffee Day
As legend has it, you can thank shepherds in Ethiopia who first recognized the rejuvenating power of coffee when their goats became more energized after eating coffee beans.
International Etiquette: Global Tipping in India
In our last blog post, we explored international etiquette and the trends in global tipping. A survey conducted by MasterCard Worldwide explored the tipping practices in 14 Asian countries. As global tipping practices continue to evolve, it’s especially interesting to note customs on the subcontinent of India. On her 2012 trip to southern India, my [...]
International Etiquette: Global Tipping
Take a peek at just about any global survey on tipping, and U.S. Americans are invariably at the top of the list. But when TripAdvisor shared the results of its tipping poll in June last year, they reported that even this varies dramatically among U.S. American tourists, with 97% saying they tipped for restaurant service, [...]