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
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Media 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.
Continue readingNew Zealand triples “tourist fee” to NZ$100
NZ raises “tourist fee” to US$62.20 per person, starting October 1.
Continue readingIf you have a delinquent tax bill with the IRS, your passport may be “revoked”
Didn’t pay your Federal taxes? The IRS might revoke your passport.
Continue readingMulti-culturalism as an asset to getting ahead
International experience is now a requirement in many work fields. “Multi-culturalism” is another example of international perspectives.
Continue readingEurope 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.
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