What is the Strait of Hormuz? And Why It’s Important
Unless you have been living under a rock, you will have heard of the Strait of Hormuz. And you may be wondering why you keep hearing about it and the war in the Middle East. Let me quickly give you an overview of what the strait is and why it is important to...
Major Changes to Japan’s Entry Policy: New JESTA System
Japan is a popular holiday destination. And for many travellers around the world, Japan has long been one of the easiest and most convenient destinations. That is about to change. On 28 April, Japan’s House of Representatives officially passed the revised Immigration...
New J1 Visa Rule – How it affects US Summer Camp Jobs
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...
Booking.com Suffers Data Breach – How This Could Affect You
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...
Calgary Stampede 2026 Brings the Ultimate Western Summer Experience to Canada
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,...
Hi, I’m Sharyn. Travel addict. Lover of ’80s music. Chocolate, coffee and Mexican food connoisseur. Travel Writing Digital Nomad specialising in living and working abroad (and playing abroad too). Currently living, working and playing in Australia.
