Immigrants and immigrant workers in the U.S. have doubled in the past 25 years. Today, a majority of the US population has close immigrant ties.
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Immigration: Why all the America hate – from Americans?
A legal immigrant takes the oath of citizenship and wonders why so many young Americans hate America.
Continue readingAn estimated 0.7% to 1.3% of Americans may have retired abroad
Between 0.7% and 1.3% of Americans retire abroad. Basically, about 1 in 100. And many already had connections to the destination, such a dual citizenship.
Continue readingTraveling with kids: Documentation Requirements
In our modern world, everyone is guilty until proven innocent: traveling with children may require that you have documentation to prove your relationships.
Continue readingEU discontinuing stamping passports
Beginning Nov 10, 2024, EU countries will no longer be “stamping” passports on entry or exit.
Continue readingUK to soon require Electronic Travel Authorization permit
Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme factsheet – February 2024 – Home Office in the media (blog.gov.uk) Costs 10 British pounds, valid for two years only. Will be required even of…
Continue readingTaxes: Venice to begin charging visitor admission fee in 2024
Venice, Italy to begin requiring advance reservation and payment of a tourist fee to enter the city of Venice.
Continue readingAirports: Went through SeaTac yesterday, chaos and meltdown
SeaTac Airport, or the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in Washington State, was in what is apparently its normal state of chaos and disarray each morning. We flew in to SeaTac late…
Continue readingNever, ever book anything through Priceline.com
I booked a hotel and literally, moments later realized I had a type on the date – should be 11 instead of 12. But the reservation is non-changeable, non-cancellable. So…
Continue readingAnother reason to travel when young
Another reason to travel when young: your housing situation may make longer international travel cost less, when young versus when you are an older adult and have your own home to maintain.
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