Depending upon current events, cruise lines are sometimes forced to alter schedules to keep passengers safe. For example, due to recent fighting in the Balkans, some lines removed lovely Dubrovnik from their European itineraries, and many changed their homeport from Venice to Genoa to take ...
In 1900, the American-Hamburg Company built the first ship specifically designed for cruises. The Prinzessin Victoria Luise measured 406 feet (124 meters) long by 52 feet (16 meters) wide, and was 4,409 gross tons [source: Norway-Heritage]. (In nautical terms a ton, typically called a ...
It's still very livable here on less than $2000 a month. Sure, Ecuador has its problems, but here in Cuenca it's safe and I walk around town without fear. In fact, Ecuador is NOT a divided country and kindness prevails in our culture. I'm lucky to be here.”...
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Their work is slowing the spread of COVID-19 and if that work is stopped no other organization can replace them. The world needs WHO now more than ever. In July 2020, the Pew research center (a nonpartisan American think tank based in Washington, D.C.) conducted a survey across 14 ...
What should I know about living abroad as an American? Let’s walk through some of the common challenges faced by Americans relocating overseas. Understanding the local culture Wherever you’re headed, the one thing you can be sure of is that the culture will not be the same as at home....
Currently, it is possible for the grandchildren of Spanish citizens to obtain citizenship. This has been made possible by thegrandchildren’s law, which will remain in force until the end of 2025. If one falls under any of the following situations, they can benefit from the grandchildren’s ...
Myth 1: Retirement Abroad Means Going to a Country That Isn’t Safe. People visibly recoil in disbelief when I tell them that the city of Doha, Qatar is by far the place in the world where I have consistently felt most safe. Inevitably my wife has to come to my defense and explain ...
Entry requirements will vary depending of your country of origin. Citizens from Canada and United States need valid passports and allowed to stay for up to 90 days. Adults and children need separate individual passports. Most European countries do not require visas to enter Costa Rica. Irish, Au...
lines. Every day travelers are herded through the checkpoint corrals into one of these anti-terrorism full body scanners.The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) claims these so-called “advanced imaging technology” devices are just as safe as traditional metal detectors. But is this really...