Segment 29 –Top New Year’s Eve Destinations

As the clock struck 12 this past New Year’s Eve, I looked around at my dear family and friends feverishly gulping down seedless grapes – one by one, trying not to choke, while keeping up with the ringing clock of Puerto del Sol in Madrid.

It was indeed a wonderful sight to see; we weren't the only ones, our Spanish counterparts – grapes in one hand, a flute of cava in the other, all eagerly waiting for the last ring to sound marking the New Year 2014.       I ♥ New Year’s Eve...

SEASON’S GREETINGS FROM HT LOCALIZATION!

And we thought last year was great…2013 was even better for HT LOCALIZATION!  Since hanging our "Open for Business" sign a few short years ago, we've had a great time. Not only have we marked the year with exceptional growth, we’ve reached several important milestones that make us proud.

You’ve helped us spread the word about our firm, and we appreciate it. We wish you and your family a wonderful Holiday Season, and a Happy New Year 2014!

Best Wishes from our family to yours,
The HT LOCALIZATION family 

 Highlights in 2013...

Segment 27 –Everything Is Perfect In The Land Of Beer And Sausages

Typically when I walk around town speaking English with my family or friends, locals hear me; look at me; are either interested in speaking with me; or look away shyly when I say “Hola.”  If there are kids around, they love to speak English with me; their parents are typically pleased with demonstrating their own proficiency in front of their kids.  Sometimes, strangers come up and tell me about their experiences or family member who lives in the U.S. or the U.K.  It’s rather nice, as I might normally not get to know as many interesting people otherwise. 

Recently, I've noticed a changing of the winds…

Segment 26 – My Teacher Says “Ladybird, But She’s Wrong, It’s Really Ladybug”

Segment 25 – Do you have a Love-Hate Relationship with the question “Where Are You From?”

“A Third Culture Kid (TCK) is a person who has spent a significant part of his or her developmental years outside the parents' culture. The TCK frequently builds relationships to all of the cultures, while not having full ownership in any. Although elements from each culture may be assimilated into the TCK's life experience, the sense of belonging is in relationship to others of similar background.” – Dr. David C. Pollock.

I was recently at a friend’s BBQ party with my family. The food was great, the music was lively, the children were having a blast and the most common question one could hear in virtually every corner of the garden was “Where are you from?"...