International experience is now a requirement in many work fields. “Multi-culturalism” is another example of international perspectives.
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Europe may eventually limit travelers to wealthy tourists
Growing anti-tourist movement would like to limit tourism to wealthier visitors spending more money. Restrictions have already been put in place in many global travel locations.
Continue readingMore: Spainards tell tourists “Go Home”
And it worked! We’ve canceled our plans to eventually visit Spain.
Continue readingEU residents’ health insurance covers 27 countries
Amazing: Travelling abroad in the summer? Don’t forget your European Health Insurance Card – Employment, Social Affairs & Inclusion – European Commission (europa.eu) Those who reside in the 27 countries…
Continue readingIceland re-instates “tourist tax”
Iceland wants to revamp its tourist tax policy to fight overtourism (cnbc.com) Also, Greece is adding a “climate tax” on tourists. Really, it’s just another tax on visitors, taxes, as…
Continue readingFake news: More Americans giving up their U.S. citizenship
The doomer media loves to run stories about how awful everything is, and more and more Americans are giving up their U.S. citizenship. Except is it not true – it’s fake news click bait.
Continue readingTax issues for Americans moving abroad can be complex
Tax issues for moving abroad are complex as you may have to pay taxes to the U.S., the state you moved away from, and the country of residence. There are also complexities (And costs) regarding Medicare for those 65+.
Continue readingGermany and Indonesia propose dual citizenship changes
Germany: Germany’s parliament approves easing dual citizenship – DW – 01/19/2024 Germany would expand dual citizenship options (I think they currently recognize a “dual national” which is not quite the…
Continue readingDual citizenship Index
CitizenX Announces World’s First Dual Citizenship Index | Morningstar In a world where mobility and global opportunities are increasingly essential, the CitizenX Dual Citizenship Index stands as a necessary innovation…
Continue readingAmerica is awful, so they moved abroad
Before January 1, 2008, a passport was generally not required to travel in North, Central and South America, and most Caribbean islands.
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