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 readingGeesh: $6000 for 2 nights at Disney
It would have been cheaper and far more interesting to have traveled to Europe instead.
Continue readingNew Zealand triples “tourist fee” to NZ$100
NZ raises “tourist fee” to US$62.20 per person, starting October 1.
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 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 readingWhy the focus on “country count”?
Why the focus on “country count”? Does visiting a country for a flight layover or a few hours stop count? I don’t think so.
Continue readingNearly 2/3ds of Americans who move abroad obtain visa via marriage, dual citizenship or ancestry
Unless you fall into one of those categories, it is very unlikely you will obtain a residency visa or citizenship in another country.
Continue readingSpain’s “Golden Visa” is not cheap
If, like most of us, you do not qualify for residency in most other countries, you might be able to buy your away in – provided you are rich: Get…
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 reading