On some islands, the average hotel room rates are now $400 to $600 per night. This is by design: Hawaii has decided it wants only luxury, wealthy visitors. Other countries…
Continue readingU.S. State Department web site on all things study abroad
Check it out – much info: Why Study Abroad? | USA StudyAbroad (state.gov)
Continue readingRecreational travel is dominated by women: why?
Recreational travel is dominated by women by a 2:1 ratio over men. There are many ideas as to why this is true but it is unusual, and it appears to be true globally, not just in the U.S.
Continue readingMany millennials are traveling globally instead of pursuing careers. Is that foolish? No.
This is not irresponsible – it is wise if you can afford it: But many of those travel influencers aren’t just encouraging their followers to come along virtually on their…
Continue reading“Ultra-wealthy” seeking 2nd passports and options
One interesting trend is that the interest in second-country passports has got to be at an all-time high. There are countries around the world, like New Zealand and Portugal, some…
Continue readingGlobal: How the elite obtain global skills
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…
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