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Summer: Sunshine, Connections and the Power of Networks! Summer brings a welcome change of pace, often encouraging us to step outside, connect with others, and build stronger social bonds. But this desire for connection extends beyond the physical world. Summer also highlights the importance of interaction on networks, both online and offline. Online communities and forums can be invaluable resources for planning summer adventures. Share travel tips, research destinations, and connect with fellow travelers to create a richer experience. Social media platforms help us stay connected with friends and family, even when geographically separated. Plan barbecues, pool parties, or summer outings with ease using online tools. So, this summer, leverage the power of networks to connect, explore, and soak up the sunshine with the people who matter most. This is what makes UNIKENET unique! #unikenet #network #summer sunshine #connections #fun

What if you could enjoy a summer on the beach without missing out on business deals? Here's how one client made it happen. As the summer sun arose, one of my clients, a dynamic school trip organizer, was eager to spend his vacation at the beach, enjoy the Olympics in Paris, and get a well-deserved rest after a long year. But in this industry, you need to be ready to sign all business deals in September. With most requests coming in just before summer, the pressure was on. One group was interested in visiting Barcelona, several groups were going to England, a whole secondary school was planning sports and nature trips in September, and there were end-of-year trips for primary schools, including one to the Futuroscope. He already felt overwhelmed between organizing current trips and handling new requests. So he called me for help to craft the new offers he will present in September. I said yes—I love that! A week in Barcelona and another in Athens, using my personal knowledge and the previous trip I organized with a friend this year, I knew exactly what to do and where NOT to go 😅. Attentive to all new contacts, I also crafted a second option to Milan, leveraging the recent contacts I made there. It isn’t just about logistics; it's about creating an experience that is budget-friendly, safe, interesting, and creates unforgettable memories. That’s the kind of challenge I like. By taking on the heavy lifting, I enabled my client to focus on his strengths—refining the plan and presenting it with confidence to the school—all while enjoying his vacation with a free mind. Have you ever had to juggle personal relaxation with professional responsibilities? What are your solutions? I’d love to hear how you do it! Let me know how you find your personal balance. #ClientSuccess #StrategicPartnership #EducationalTravel #SchoolTrips #Milan #Athens #WorkLifeBalance #Innovation

International Family Day: Cherish the Moments, Nurture the Bonds As we commemorate International Family Day today the 15th of May, let us be reminded of the vital role that family plays in our lives, and the profound importance of investing our time and energy into these precious relationships. In our fast-paced, work-centric world, it can be all too easy to become consumed by the demands of our careers, our businesses, and our never-ending to-do lists. Yet, if we are not careful, we risk neglecting the very foundation that sustains us - our family. Family is not merely a social construct; it is the wellspring of our identity, the source of our deepest connections, and the anchor that grounds us in times of turbulence. It is within the family that we learn the values of empathy, communication, and unconditional love - lessons that equip us to navigate the complexities of life. Today, let us make a conscious effort to step back from the relentless pursuit of productivity and carve out dedicated time to nurture our family bonds. Whether it's sharing a meal together, embarking on a family adventure, or simply sitting in comfortable silence, these moments of togetherness are the building blocks of lifelong memories. For it is in these shared experiences that we cultivate a deeper understanding of one another, forge unbreakable connections, and create a sense of belonging that transcends the fleeting nature of our daily routines. As we honour International Family Day, let us pledge to set clear boundaries between our work and our family life, ensuring that we reserve ample time and energy for the people who matter most. Let us be intentional about creating traditions, celebrating milestones, and making space for the laughter, the tears, and the profound moments that define the family experience. And the end, it is not the accolades or the material possessions that will truly sustain us, but the enduring love and support of our family. So. let us cherish these bonds, nurture these connections, and ensure that the family remains the cornerstone of our lives, now and for generations to come☺️😇 #InternationalFamilyDay #familyfirst #familygoals

Fundamental question for all those living outside the (comfort) zone and living the expat life check this out. Shout out to Amanda.

📣Guess what? Every year, more than 2 million people are moving to France 🇫🇷. How about you? Are you ready to join them? But wait, what if you had to start from scratch? 😲 "What would you do if you were relocating to France from scratch?" (Someone asked me) 🕵️♀️ My answer:    1. Research about Public Services & Utilities🔍 2. Seek professional assistance 👨💼 3. Consider "Come Live in France" (CLIF)🚀 And if you ask me again, 'What would I do if I were relocating to France from scratch?' 🤔 Here’s my answer: 1. Seek out local experts (CLIF)💡 2. Utilize comprehensive services📚 3. Hand over Public Services & Utilities 🏡 4. Enjoy the process🌍 How about a better relocation to France? 🤩 ↳ Stress-free ✅ ↳ Ease navigation ✅ ↳ Full immersion experience ✅ ↳ More time exploring ✅ That's where "Come Live in France" (CLIF) steps in! Our ultimate goal is to make your relocation journey as smooth as a French silk! 🛤️ We provide comprehensive services so that you can focus more on the joys of living in France, while we handle the Public Services & Utilities. Happy relocating to France! 🎉 Ready to turn your French dream into reality with ease? 💭🇫🇷 Let's make it happen together! 👉Visit us today at www.comeliveinfrance.com and let's start your French journey together. 🏃♀️🏃♂️ Let's talk, we're excited to hear your story! 🤗 #Relocation #LivingInFrance #CLIF #PublicServicesAndUtilities #france

Aspiring to live in Spain full time isn't just a dream, it's a strategic life goal. 🏖️ Transitioning from holiday visits to becoming a part of the local fabric requires careful planning, learning, and adapting. It's about building connections, understanding the culture, and finding where you fit in the vibrant tapestry of Spanish life. Let's discuss the steps to make such a life-changing move. Have you considered moving abroad for work or lifestyle reasons? Let's connect and exchange insights. #CareerGoals #LifeAbroad

During the last couple of years, I’ve met a lot of people who moved to a foreign country to build their lives. In fact, it’s my case as well. Such experience brings a lot to the table both in professional and personal lives. In my latest article, I decided to share my own takeaways from this journey. Welcome to read! 🌎 #livingabroad #careerdevelopment #personalgrowth https://lnkd.in/g3S-zFQC

READY FOR AN IMPACT? I finished my first roundtrip (Monterrey, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Merida, and Cancun) and have already been preparing for the next one starting from Sunday (Panama, Dominic Republic, Puerto Rico, and Brazil) and lasting for the entire month. It is hard to explain how excited I am about this new continent I never experienced. Or to be more specific, it is more love and hate kind of relationship due to many "fuckups" happening to me along the way but I just cannot stop admiring and repeatedly falling in love with LATAM culture! (And I am not speaking about monuments but about people). Meetings which would normally take 30 minutes in Europe take here 2.5 hours and I always learn new things. I have honestly no idea how many promises will be kept but even if only 10 percent of the promised will be delivered, we will have another record year waking up the European Centre for Career Education after the pandemic. Learnings/observations from the last week: - Even if you have all the documentation right, sometimes "plans change" and you cannot win fights with windmills (= Instead of a one-hour flight from Guatemala to Merida, I traveled via Mexico City for 24 hours. It is like to fly from Berlin to Prague via Moscow 😅 - If you want to meet with European partners/universities, fly to Mexico and meet 80 of them at the same location instead of flying to 80 different EU cities (Unplanned efficiency), - Some governmental officials can have life energy and drive (I guess South America at its best! 😊 - I had to lower my "standards" from a possible 8 offline meetings/day to the maximum 5 meetings a day due to heavy traffic and other LATAM specifics (And even this number was strongly objected to by Tereza V. 😂 - aside from the fair itself, I had in the last week meetings with 13 different universities and their leadership. What I like the most here is, that every single one of them ended with the question "What are the next steps".... Something I rarely experience in Europe, - Cancun - Not as impressive overall as I expected. But that might be due to our daily arrangements and lack of a chance to experience its nightlife and crocodiles. Will catch up in March, - Tenochtitlan is not close to Mexico City, it is Mexico City (My historical mistake, feeling stupid), - The biggest downside of this region (not surprisingly), even if I am in the downtown, I don't feel really safe 😥 The previous two weeks were managed for me by Michaela Klačková, amazing work!! 👏 I am honestly impressed by how much potential lies in Central America outside of Mexico. I always thought of these countries as underdeveloped and I am honestly sometimes getting a feeling that they are ahead of us in Europe! ✌ At least when it comes to energy to work hard and get things done. PS: The photo is from Cancun where I met with Anahuac. It was almost copy paste experience that I had visiting the University of Miami (Logo including 😂 😂

🌊 „You cannot swim for new horizons until you have courage to lose sight of the shore.“ Being back in my hometown (Bamberg), homeregion (Franconia), homecountry (Germany) is always accompanied by emotional and mental rollercoasters. How would life be if I had not moved abroad? How would I be if I had not moved abroad? 🤔 So many questions, reflections and wonderings. So well summarized by the quote from William Faulkner above. 🔝 I might have given up a lot. But I have also gained a lot. By living abroad 🌍 💛 you learn to deeply acknowledge the beauty and positive sides of your home-home. 💛 you gain self-awareness and go through a deep process of personal development. 💛 you increase intercultural sensitivity, intercultural empathy and intercultural competence. 💛 you meet the most interesting, inspiring and impressing people from all over the world. 💛 you experience the importance of resilience and understand what is truly important in life. Personally and professionally I am looking forward to the fall-season in Sweden and my commitment within Interkultur i Lund (Eos Cares). 🍂 I am glad to being able to support other internationals in their journey abroad, to work with community building and social inclusion, to build bridges between people, cultures, and internationals and the Swedish jobmarket. „You cannot swim for new horizons until you have courage to lose sight of the shore.“ 🌊 For me it would definitively have been easier not to swim alone. 🤝 ❓ What have you gained and how have you changed by living abroad? What would (have) help(ed) you in the journey? #Swedishperspectives