Many governments seek to increase taxes on all tourists at all locations, globally, and organizations are working on coming up with a framework to do that: Hawaii Considers a New…
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National Geographic’s “Travelers of the Year”
National Geographic selects its “2024 Travelers of the Year”. The list of selectees has some common characteristics – see if you can spot them.
Continue readingWhy young people should – and can – travel internationally now
Why young people should develop global experience, and why you should do this when young.
Continue readingAmerica is awful, and 1/3 of U.S. citizens intend to leave, so they say
Story says America is awful and 1 in 3 Americans want to move to another country. Reality: maybe 1/10th that might be able to. It’s not easy.
Continue readingCanada cuts international student permits by 35%
Along with changing post-graduation and spousal work permit eligibility, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) decision to drop international student study permits by 35 per cent has sparked panic and uncertainty on Canadian…
Continue readingSilliness: “The number of Americans moving to Spain has risen since 2019”
Over the past several years, more Americans than ever have left this side of the ocean for life in sunny Spain — and they aren’t just lured by tapas. Source:…
Continue readingWork: “The Impact Of Moving Overseas” on salary
MBA grads who took multiple international assignments made much more income. But those who did 1 or 2, may do worse on income. But many questions are not answered here.
Continue readingBahamas to begin charging a “Drone Permit Fee”
Cost is $30, for all international visitor drone flying including recreational.
Continue readingBrazil to require U.S. travelers get a visa and document proof of US$2000
U.S. travelers to Brazil must document they have at least $2,000 in assets before entry to Brazil.
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Paths to citizenship: By parentage or where you were born?
Some countries grant citizenship by being born there, while many others grant citizenship based upon your parents’ citizenship, regardless of where you were born.
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