Would add an additional fee to visitors from outside the EU, when visiting French museums and other venues.
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“Thousands protest against over-tourism in Canary Islands”
Thousands protest against over-tourism in Canary Islands
Continue readingIf their candidate does not win, they will leave the U.S.
As the election nears, the media runs more stories about how everyone will move abroad depending on the outcome. Pro tip: Real estate will apparently become really cheap in 2025!
Continue readingImmigration: Interesting data on immigration and border crossings into the U.S.
See “The New Effects of Immigration.”
Worth taking a look, especially at the charts.
Continue readingInternational child adoptions drop sharply
International adoptions of children from other countries, to the United States have collapsed, and with China ending adoptions, yesterday, will soon be near zero.
Continue readingForeign-born share of Canada’s population
An additional reference confirms the blue part of the curve: The Daily — Immigrants make up the largest share of the population in over 150 years and continue to shape who we…
Continue readingDo environmental, climate change “tourist fees” work?
No, so far they do not work.
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 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 readingMedia nonsense: You should retire abroad
The media loves these content mill myth stories that many Americans are retiring abroad. Reality: Less than 1% will retire abroad, and up to half were already dual citizens, had family abroad, or already lived abroad due to their work career.
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