The Deerfield Academy is an elite, private school program in Massachussets. Students have the opportunity to pursue travel abroad programs – in fact, an extensive list of programs and destinations…
Continue readingThe importance of having international experience
Yet another example of the importance of international experience to one’s career trajectory. If you lack international experience, then make a plan to get that experience. International skills are critical in numerous professional careers.
Continue readingAviation: Air travel becoming unaffordable
Delta raises flight crew pay by 34%. American Air by 40%. Other unions plan to seek similar pay hikes. The era of cheap air travel is now official over.
Continue reading1 out of 4 U.S. residents were born abroad or their parents were born abroad
Foreign-Born Population Hits Nearly 48 Million (cis.org) Another way to look at this, from a 20-year-old, dated survey of adults only (children under 18 were not included the survey –…
Continue readingA different form of “immigration privilege”
I previously documented “immigration privilege” – some, often many people, have a surprising “right of descent” access to residency or citizenship in other countries. One organization has estimated that 40% of the…
Continue readingPortugal, Spain and Ireland end their “Golden visa” residency through investment option
Portugal is joining other countries in scrapping its residency-by-investment program, which has been a draw for wealthy foreigners. Source: Best Golden Visa in Europe: Portugal, Ireland Cut Foreign Investment Programs –…
Continue readingExpedia and Booking.com own most of the online travel booking sites
Expedia owns the following brands Priceline Group renamed itself as Booking Holdings and has the following brands: As you can see, Expedia and Priceline (Booking) dominate the global online travel…
Continue readingTravel: Most “travel” trips do not lead to genuine understanding
An immigrant and now permanent resident of the U.S. makes observations about why travel, as generally practiced by Americans, does not lead to real understanding of other cultures: The problem…
Continue readingWhat ChatGPT says about the importance of international and global skills
Yes, it is important for young workers to develop international and global skills. In today’s increasingly interconnected world, having the ability to work effectively across borders and cultures is becoming…
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…
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