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…
Continue readingWorld has insufficient airliners available now
But supply chain constraints mean those planes would not be delivered until possibly years down the track, with Jefferies investment bank estimating that there is currently an order backlog of…
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.
Continue reading2023 Travel Trends
Here’s a link to an article about supposed travel trends for 2023. Some like “eco-luxury” travel are just stupid marketing gimmicks, while others make sense – like multi-generational travel.
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International: How Global Are We? A Summary
We are already a globally connected world. Learning global skills and thinking is essential today, more then ever in history. In this post I have collected together links to my posts on this topic – both on this blog and on my Business and Technology blog.
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Why Do Women Like To Travel More Than Men? *A LOT MORE*
But the travel industry knows what the average American does not. That is, women are statistically and actually much more likely to travel than men. The average U.S. traveler is…
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Norway Considering New Tax on Tourists starting in 2024 Tourist Tax From 2024
Norway is proposing adding a tax on tourists, perhaps by municipality, as soon as 2024. Many countries have already enacted various forms of taxes and fees on tourists, in addition to sales taxes and other fees.
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Wow: All 67 Countries That Drive On The Left
I did not know this! Did you know that nearly a third of the world drives on the left side of the road? Source: All 67 Countries That Drive On…
Continue readingLanguage: Norwegians rank among top English speakers in the world
Norwegians rank among the top English speakers in the world, according to a report which tracks the proficiency of language skills in more than 100 countries. Norwegians have a very…
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