The FIFA World Cup is the second-largest sporting event on the planet, and in 2022 it will take place in Qatar. Fans all over the world are planning to attend. Not surprisingly, one of the most asked questions so far is Will there be alcohol at the 2022 World Cup?

What Causes Cultural Shock?
Or: What does culture shock mean? Here is the short Answer: Cultural shock is a condition experienced by an individual abruptly exposed to a different culture.

Now get ready for the long answer, with the help of an amazing discovery about the cultural dimensions from Dr. Geert Hofstede!

Poland, where I live, received more than 2 million refugees from Ukraine so far. Since the country has 38 million residents, that means the population rocketed 5% in a matter of weeks. I personally witnessed all the 3 stories I’m about to tell you. They are only a drop in the ocean of kindness shown for Ukrainian refugees.

I live in Poland, less than three hours from the Ukrainian border, where a war is currently raging. After talking to multiple refugees, and with their insights, I prepared this episode on how to prepare in case of war.

Since 1988, Brazilian legislators have enacted 4163 new laws or norms — on average — per day.
There is no single book that contains all of Brazil's laws. A lawyer attempted to compile all of the tax legislation into a single volume. It grew to be a behemoth with 41 266 pages printed on A0 paper (the largest type existent). The weight of the book was 7 tons. More than an elephant.
Brazilian laws are expensive, ambiguous, and even absurd. Since you are not an entrepreneur in Brazil — if you are, I admire you — here are some examples of bizarre laws in Brazil to make you laugh.

I prepared this list for entrepreneurs that are considering the hypothesis of venturing overseas. After analyzing near 200 countries, I considered three major factors to rank these 10 nations among the most promising for entrepreneurs in 2021.
Here I consider factors as:
Countries with Low Corporate Tax are Business-Friendly Countries
Ease of Doing Business
Reports From Entrepreneurs in Global Communities about Business-Friendly Countries

More about it in https://expatriateconsultancy.com/

Have you ever wondered how to survive living alone in a foreign country? Have you ever wondered why expatriates fail? (Although many are successful.) As someone who lived abroad for ten years, I can recommend a few books that are more than just tips and tricks or another moving checklist. They will tell you what you need to know in order to thrive in a foreign country.

Often we hear tales about how the cost of living in Poland is cheap. It is true if you compare the living costs in Warsaw or Krakow with London or New York. BUT I lived in Poland for the last 5 years and there is a problem with this. In this episode, I will tell you 5 things very expensive in Poland. Things that cause shock to expatriates.

Hint: One of them is very specific to WARSAW and will raise your eyebrows.

In this episode, we will tell you the 8 most stressful cities in the WORLD, according to a ranking that considers factors like governance, demographic, finance, public health, etc.... And we will rank some of the most unpleasant cities in the world, the bad to the worst.

In this 2nd part, I will tell you the rules, pros, and cons of opening a business in 9 different countries, from my own experience and from other entrepreneurs and owners of small businesses. Learn how to start a business and become an entrepreneur in countries like Spain, Germany, Belgium, and Estonia.