"I've found that, for expatriates, America-bashing can become a kind of recreational activity ("re-creating," in a the process, a sense of home), a way of both justifying your choices and reminding yourself, in a playful and not-too-disturbing way, of the country and culture that -- despite anything and all you may do to have it...

Not long ago I heard from a reader named Zach, who was newly married and headed to Seoul to teach English with his wife. He asked me for advice on how to make the transition to expat-teacher life in Korea. Since it's been 12 years now since I've lived in Korea, my advice to him...

More expats are moving to China, attracted by business opportunities and hopes of advancing their careers. However, working with the locals can be tricky, as illustrated by this New York Times article: For American workers in China, a culture clash . The Chinese have a saying that captures this challenge neatly: "same bed, different dreams."...