Life in jordan for expats

Over the past year I’ve learned that expat life certainly has its ups and downs, which somehow feel stronger than the vicissitudes of life back home. When things go wrong, it’s extra frustrating- the French post lost your box of summer clothes, you can’t figure out how to unlock your phone and your banker doesn’t speak a word of English (who, ironically, is the one person in France who wants to speak to you in French). And all the while your family’s across the ocean and it can take a long time to set up a network of friends and acquaintances. … [Read more...] about Paris Expat: The Reality of Life in France

The experience got me thinking recently, about how culturally specific arrogance really is? Even a cursory inspection of the phenomenon reveals it’s hardly an exclusively German trait – the British and French suffer the exact same stereotypes, to name just two.  … [Read more...] about The truth about German arrogance

Elisa Scarton Detti is an Australian journalist who came to Tuscany for a year, and, yes, fell in love and decided to stick around. Not one to keep amazing holiday destinations to herself, she now writes a blog and travel guide about the infinitely beautiful Maremma, Tuscany:  www.maremma-tuscany.com … [Read more...] about Weekend Wanderlust: The very best of the Tuscan Maremma

11:45 a.m.: Said this to someone on Friday, but it bears repeating: For the Patriots, games against Washington haven’t traditionally offered a lot on paper, but they’re almost always eventful. In 2003, the Patriots lost to the Redskins in Week 4, then didn’t lose again for more than a full year. In 2007, New England curbstomped Washington, 52-7, the game that was the peak of Belichick’s Shock & Awe campaign against the rest of the league. A preseason contest in 2009 saw Albert Haynesworth fall on Tom Brady’s shoulder, creating an injury that dogged the quarterback the whole year. And 2011 saw the famous Brady-Bill O’Brien sideline shouting match, as well as one of the most spectacular receptions of Rob Gronkowski’s career. Going to be fun to see what this year brings. Maybe the last game of Jay Gruden ‘s career as head coach of the Redskins? … [Read more...] about Live Updates: Redskins 7, Patriots 0 (1)

1. Wyoming run gameThe Cowboys would just as soon never put the ball in the air — choosing to run on every down it they didn’t get into any long-yardage situations — control the clock and keep the other team’s offense off the field. … [Read more...] about 5 Things to Watch: Wyoming at Aztecs