Venice now charging a daily admission fee to tourists. Other regions considering doing the same.
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“How to retire in Canada”
Media story falsely claims Americans can easily retire to Canada and purchase property. As of Jan 1, 2024, Canada prohibits property purchases by all foreigners.
Continue readingWell duh: “If you’ve got citizenship for an EU country…you’ll have a much easier time moving around most countries in Europe”
A silly article about “Free lancers” moving abroad, by a writer, who was from the UK and moved to Scandanavia when the UK was part of the EU. Otherwise disconnected from the real world, as always.
Continue readingFor almost half of Australians, one or both parents were born overseas
Wow – about half of all Australians had one or both of their parents immigrate from abroad.
Continue readingOld news: “More women embracing independence of solo travel”
Old news. Women have outnumbered men in travel by about 2 to 1 for a very long time. This is old news packaged as if it were a new trend; it’s not.
Continue readingUK to soon require Electronic Travel Authorization permit
Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme factsheet – February 2024 – Home Office in the media (blog.gov.uk) Costs 10 British pounds, valid for two years only. Will be required even of…
Continue readingThe “must have” passport stamps
Only been to 4 countries but I have one! Iceland! 10 Must-Visit Countries for Collecting Passport Stamps (msn.com)
Continue readingCountries that grant citizenship based on being born there
Some countries grant citizenship to babies born in the country, regardless of the parents’ status.
Continue readingFor the people who have already traveled everywhere
The list of the supposedly top 10 places to visit in 2024.
Continue readingLarge list of countries with citizenship-by-descent
Up to 50 countries offering a right of descent citizenship program, plus a handful in Africa, for Black Americans.
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