In January 2017, Trump enacted travel bans on persons traveling from 7 countries (later revised to 6). Courts subsequently struck the bans down. Univ of MA is telling ALL innternational students to return to campus before Jan 20, 2025.
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The importance of international experience in business
Grok estimates up to 30% of executives have international experience, and “40% of the 500 largest U.S. companies were founded by immigrants or their children”.
Continue readingPeople who have not traveled have a limited world view
People who have not traveled have a narrow perspective.
Continue readingFrance proposes surcharge on non-EU visitors
Would add an additional fee to visitors from outside the EU, when visiting French museums and other venues.
Continue readingSolo travel: Almost no male solo travelers
Yet another media story about solo women travelers. Men do not exist. In fact, it appears the travel media industry truly hates men – this is bizarre. It gets worse …
Continue readingUK to charge a security visa fee to incoming visitors
Fee is similar to a security fee the U.S. charges, and to the upcoming EU security fee.
Continue readingAmericans moving abroad squeezing out local populations
Highly privileged Americans move abroad, live off the strong U.S. dollar, while driving up the prices for locals, whose wages are low. Many social media expat and travel influencers are highly privileged.
Continue readingReservations 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 readingWhy the focus on “country count”?
Why the focus on “country count”? Does visiting a country for a flight layover or a few hours stop count? I don’t think so.
Continue readingSpain’s “Golden Visa” is not cheap
If, like most of us, you do not qualify for residency in most other countries, you might be able to buy your away in – provided you are rich: Get…
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