At least seven nations in varying parts of the world have issued warnings to their citizens who intend on traveling to the U.S., citing serious safety concerns, including gun-related deaths,…
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Travel has become too easy?
This trope has been around a long time – I recollect reading an book by an academic (later head of the Smithsonian) writing that travel had become too easy –…
Continue readingGeneration Z’s Travel priorities: “Travel often, save money and seek adventure”
This is exactly what they should be doing[1]: Yet unlike past generations, Gen Zs aren’t waiting until they have high-paying jobs or a nest egg of savings to travel. Rather,…
Continue readingYet another example of why you should travel when young
Travel, study abroad, work abroad – do it when you are young and stop saving for a future that may never come: James’ decision to go on a solo journey…
Continue readingMillennials traveling more than Baby Boomers
Millennials are defined as those born from 1981 to 1996. They travel more than the “baby boom” generation Views travel as a basic right, not a privilege. Travel experiences define…
Continue readingWhat percent of countries’ citizens have a passport?
For many countries, it is common for 70% or more of residents to have a current passport. In the U.S., only about half have a current passport.
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