Category: Trends
The Global Cities Index: Trends in the Development of Modern World Cities
The Global Cities Index is an international ranking of the world’s global cities. Unlike your basic city, a global city is one that has an influence (economical, intellectual, cultural, technological, and political) on the world beyond its boundaries. In essence these are the cities that [...]
World Food Crisis: A Continuing Trend
During 2007-2008, the world experienced a rapid rise in the price of crude oil that had a ripple effect on the world’s economy. It lead to a world crisis in food prices as food prices more than doubled in a year’s time. Expatriates living abroad [...]
Understanding Travel Advisories
Travel Warnings are issued by the US State Department when long term conditions make a particular country dangerous or unstable. They are also issued when the State Department’s ability to assist American citizens is limited or non-existent for one reason or another. This post is [...]
Globalism: Social Networking
Social networking is growing rapidly in Southeast Asia. Facebook for example, is now reported to be experiencing its most rapid growth in developing countries rather than in the United States. The highest membership growth rates for Facebook has been in Indonesia. The Philippines was second [...]
The Korean Wave in the Philippines
One of the fascinating aspects about living in Cebu City is being able to observe the influence that South Korea has on the Philippines. Dubbed the “Korean Wave” by some, it refers to the huge in migration of Korean investments, immigrants, and culture into the [...]
State of Social Security
After years of paying into Social Security, retirees are increasingly at risk of the Social Security bank being broken. This year, it is estimated that workers will contribute Social Security taxes in excess of what is being paid out to the tune of $3 billion. [...]
International Tourism Trends
International tourism trends are a useful indicator for anyone who may retire abroad or is considering working and living abroad. There are key similarities between expatriates and tourists, the most important of which is that they are both often looking for the best deal for [...]
Wave to Retire Abroad
The decision to retire abroad is not a new trend. People have been making decisions to transplant themselves for centuries. Today, as in times past, living abroad choices are driven by economic factors. In most instances, the choice to opt for overseas living or retirement [...]
Historical Trends in Social Security
Throughout history, social security has evolved and has changed in many ways. Although it is not likely to collapse as some doomsday advocates believe, it continues to change in ways that place a burden on today’s youth and exposes retirees to financial risks. The decision [...]
Global Aging – the Graying of the World
The graying of America is something that most Americans from the boomer generation are familiar with. What many don’t realize is that the aging of a society is a worldwide phenomenon and not limited to America’s baby boomers. The entire planet is experiencing global aging [...]
