Monthly Archives: February 2017
Stories of Single Parenthood in the Foreign Service
No G20 for the Wanderlust Diaries. Stories of single parenthood in the Foreign Service.
How to Braai
Grilling in southern Africa is serious business. From Schlink Attack!
A Trailing Spouse Resumé
Everyone Foreign Service spouse should have one! Well, That Was Different shares her real-life”resumé” of accomplishments.
Addis Ababa: Five Loves, Five Hates
In the Foreign Service blogging tradition, five things to love, five things to hate about Addis Ababa as a posting.
A Walk Through Bucharest
Will dispel any general malaise. From Tabbies in Tow.
FYI: Updated Hatch Act Guidance from the OSC
In November, we published Your EFM Hatch Act Toolkit, with relevant information from the Hatch Act and the Foreign Affairs Manual pertaining to Eligible Family Members. Recently (February 7, 2017), the Office of Special Counsel issued a memo with updated … Continue reading
Pleasant Surprises at Mount Gahinga Lodge
After an eventful journey, Towels Packed, Will Travel enjoys some beautiful Rwandan wildlife at a mountain lodge.
There’s More to Holland Than Amsterdam
A tour of the smaller cities of the Netherlands with In Dutch Again.
Pros and Cons of MSG Duty
Have Orders Will Travel outlines the pros and cons of serving overseas with the Marine Security Guard Detachment that is found at every embassy and consulate. 5 Reasons to Say Yes to MSG Duty 5 Reasons to Say No to MSG … Continue reading
Sheep’s Head for Dinner
What? A traditional Icelandic feast, from In-Flight Movie.
Unaccompanied Baggage 