Finally – an actual news report noting bogus “retire abroad here” nonsense.
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Media: Travel stories packaged as romance novels
The endless romance novel travel stories of mostly young women who move abroad, fall in love and live happily ever after are escapaism – and often as fake as the “cottage core” esthetic stories on social medial. These stories warp our world view to believe things that are not true. Most people can not just pack up and move abroad; these stories leave out enough details as to be fake news or disinformation.
Continue readingSolo travel: Almost no male solo travelers
Yet another media story about solo women travelers. Men do not exist. In fact, it appears the travel media industry truly hates men – this is bizarre. It gets worse …
Continue readingRelocating inside the US often better and cheaper than retiring overseas
The media typically overlooks that about 99% of Americans retire to … the U.S. and not exotic locations overseas. There are many benefits to be had by simply relocating inside the U.S.
Continue readingIf Candidate X wins, I’m leaving the country
Corollary: Home prices will collapse in 2025 – great time to buy!
Continue readingSpaniards plan more anti-tourism protests
Too bad – I was planning an off season trip to Spain but have pushed it way down the priority list – it may never happen: Tourism protesters are changing…
Continue readingGeesh: $6000 for 2 nights at Disney
It would have been cheaper and far more interesting to have traveled to Europe instead.
Continue readingOnly the elite should be allowed to visit the Antarctic region
Only elite scientists and artists should be permitted to travel to the Antarctic region, say the elite. Because science or something.
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