The US Department of State has made a change to the J1 Visa rules. As of June 2025, anyone applying for the United States of America’s J1 visa must adjust the privacy settings on all of their social media accounts from the last 5 years to PUBLIC. You must do this...
The popular accommodation reservation platform Booking.com confirmed on Monday that hackers had accessed some customers’ personal data. The data included names, email addresses, phone numbers and booking details. Headquartered in Amsterdam, the company hosts more...
Cowboy on his horse – Calgary Stampede – Photo credit to Calgary Stampede. Every July, the Calgary Stampede transforms Calgary, Alberta, Canada into a city-wide celebration of Western heritage, live music and high-energy sport. From 3-12 July,...
Research Shows Living & Working Overseas Is Losing Its Lustre for Gen Z Travellers Source: Southern Cross Travel Insurance Is this the end of the gap year or working holiday abroad? Once considered a rite of passage for young people, the traditional ‘gap year’ or...
British Airways opens door to inflight calls – will other countries follow? British Airways passengers will now be allowed to make phone calls on their flight, including video calls. The update follows the airlines partnership with Elon Musk’s Starlink. That...
Are You Heading to Europe this year? If so, be warned to brace for longer airport queues as the European Union rolls out new border rules from April 10. The new EU Border changes, known as the Entry/Exit System (EES) will apply to travellers from outside the EU. It...
Hi, I’m Sharyn. Travel addict. Lover of ’80s music. Chocolate, coffee and Mexican food connoisseur. Travel Writing Digital Nomad specialising in writing about how to live and work abroad (and play abroad too). Currently living, working and playing in Australia.