Elite, privileged Americans say they will leave the U.S.
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Wild: Former NZ Prime Minister moves to Australia
Jacinda Ardern has moved to Sydney, Australia. Does not seem like a good image for New Zealand.
Continue readingDid celebrites leave the US because Trump was elected?
In late 2024 and early 2025, many news reports said various celebrities left the U.S. because of Trump’s election. Nearly all of those stories were untrue – nearly all who moved had moved or bought properties up to years earlier, married a foreigner, or had prior dual citizenshp.
Continue readingThe media’s portrayal of immigrants versus native born Americans
The media is biased in favoring stories about immigrant success – in business, academics and leadership roles. This bias comes at the neglect of covering native-born Americans and may lead to hostility towards immigrants.
Continue readingTraveler characteristics by age group
Interesting data on travel by “generation”. Gen Z travels much more than older generations, despite saying they have no money. (Reminder – Gen Z is age 13-28, with an average age of 21 in 2025 and generalizations about the group are often a bit odd, spanning 13 to 28.)
Continue readingHawaii sued over 14% tourist tax
11% state tax, up to 3% county tax, for a combined 14% tax on visitors staying in “transient” accommodations for less than six months.
Continue readingClimate: “Responsible tourism”
A link to a post on my Coldstreams blog where the global elite who have traveled the world advocate for travel restrictions. The underlying article reads like something from The Onion.
Continue readingDenmark is not the world’s happiest because of hobbies
Prof claims “hobbies” are why Denmark is ranked as a happiest country. But this metric is not used in any “happiness index”.
Continue readingEvery travel story in the American media
Another terrible reporting job by CNN, where a privileged American with undergrad and grad degrees in Spanish and French, moved to Paris, where life is wonderful.
Continue readingCan U.S. citizens participate in political protests in other countries?
Can Americans participate in protests in other countries and wave U.S. flags? It depends on the country.
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