Protests against too many tourists in Amsterdam.
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On the long history of travel
Some think “travel” is a modern concept, with some saying travel only began in the past few decades. This, however, is not true. Travel has long been an established form of learning for the upper classes.
Continue readingIs travel writing narcissistic? Some think so
Some think most travel, and most travel writing, has become narcissistic behavior. This seems true for a lot of travel writing.
Continue readingNews story about unrealistic “retire abroad” stories – reality check
Finally – an actual news report noting bogus “retire abroad here” nonsense.
Continue readingInteresting perspectives on living in the US vs Europe
Many differences between lives in the EU and the US are due to Americans having higher incomes
Continue readingNeat story on the history of immigration to the U.S.
Has some interactive items you can adjust to see how immigration has changed, over time, both in terms of “from what country” and “to what state”. Where immigrants to the…
Continue readingSpain might not ban Golden Visas
Spain announced in the spring of 2024 that it was going to eventually end their “Golden Visa” program. Now that proposed ending is in doubt.
Continue readingHow to Move to Europe
Everyone has decided they hate America, and they intend to move to Europe (it’s always Europe).
How do you do that?
Continue readingPart 3: The “I moved abroad” “oppressed victim” stories
This week I read the worst “I moved abroad” story – and concluded it was so bad, and the genre so bad, that I will no longer waste time reading these nonsense stories from young “freelance writers”.
Continue readingMedia: Travel stories packaged as romance novels
The endless romance novel travel stories of mostly young women who move abroad, fall in love and live happily ever after are escapaism – and often as fake as the “cottage core” esthetic stories on social medial. These stories warp our world view to believe things that are not true. Most people can not just pack up and move abroad; these stories leave out enough details as to be fake news or disinformation.
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