An honest look at Americans trying to get residency abroad – if you are not in one of the special groups, it’s difficult or even impossible.
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Reservations may be needed to visit famous Italian fountain
Many countries are instituting measures to address large numbers of tourists, especially during popular travel seasons (usually summer). These measures include reservations, permits and/or fees on tourists
Continue readingSolo Traveling
A reasonably honest assessment of the challenges of traveling solo.
Continue readingIf Candidate X wins, I’m leaving the country
Corollary: Home prices will collapse in 2025 – great time to buy!
Continue readingSpaniards plan more anti-tourism protests
Too bad – I was planning an off season trip to Spain but have pushed it way down the priority list – it may never happen: Tourism protesters are changing…
Continue readingMedia nonsense: You should retire abroad
The media loves these content mill myth stories that many Americans are retiring abroad. Reality: Less than 1% will retire abroad, and up to half were already dual citizens, had family abroad, or already lived abroad due to their work career.
Continue readingGeesh: $6000 for 2 nights at Disney
It would have been cheaper and far more interesting to have traveled to Europe instead.
Continue readingNew Zealand triples “tourist fee” to NZ$100
NZ raises “tourist fee” to US$62.20 per person, starting October 1.
Continue readingTraveling with kids: Documentation Requirements
In our modern world, everyone is guilty until proven innocent: traveling with children may require that you have documentation to prove your relationships.
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