As documented on this blog, about 1% of US retirees move abroad, and perhaps half of those had prior dual citizenship and/or already lived abroad and retired in place.
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Education: About 50% of US college students are likely to have international experience
About 27% of all grad students in the U.S. were foreign born. The importance of international experience cannot be over stated.
Continue readingWhy travel, not tourism, is important
Actually experiencing another culture leads to insight and personal growth – versus tourism that is often a brief visit.
Continue readingTrump threatens to deport U.S. citizens
His administration has sent letters to U.S. citizens telling them to self deport within 7 days.
Continue readingCongress may change rules on dual citizenship for Congressional Members
Many US Congressional members have dual citizenship with other countries. Should they have dual allegiance? It does sound like a conflict of interest. Proposed law would require they disclose their multiple citizenship.
Continue readingEuropean countries with mandatory military service/conscription/draft
Young American males might not want to obtain European citizenship when they discover many countries have mandatory military services for males.
Continue readingLots of Americans say they will move abroad: But they will not
Up to 40% of Americans imply they want to move abroad. 2-3% might actually do so, in line with current % of Americans living abroad.
Continue readingEdinburgh adds 5% per night tourist tax
Everyone is adding tourist taxes. Once started, they will only go up.
Continue reading1.4 billion people traveled internationally in 2024
UNWTO: Tourism returns to pre-pandemic highs | CNN
Continue readingSpain ends “Golden Visa” program, proposes 100% tax on foreigner home purchases
The era of buying a residency in the EU seems to be gradually ending.
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