The Ballad of El Salvadoreno
Salvadorian Immigration to the USA –“Mi trabajo aqui es finito, yo voy a desaparecer como Jaime,” spoke El Salvadoreno after he brought his last batch of basil, mesclun, and squash in from out of the...
View ArticleIllegal Border Crossing to USA from Mexico
A travelogue entry about border jumpers and Chaya’s experience doing relief work on the US/ Mexico frontier –On that side is Naco, Mexico, on this side is is me, America. There is a fence between...
View ArticleTravel Boycott of Arizona
Travel Boycott of Arizona, More Harm than Good?There is a movement in the USA to boycott the state of Arizona. People with a chrystiline notion of justice have made a call that tourists should not...
View ArticleMoving Abroad – Expats Struggle to get Residency
There is a common notion amongst people from third world countries that I can go anywhere in the world and stay for as long as I want because I am an American and rich. Apparently, this is what they...
View ArticleEntering Europe on an Invalid US Passport
Can I enter Europe on a falsely “lost” US passport for the purpose of staying in the Shengen Zone longer?Hello,Yes, I think that you would be crazy to leave the US on a flight with your valid passport...
View ArticleTravel to USA to be Made Easier – We Hope
I am an American, I am a traveler. I have been traveling the world perpetually for over 11 years, through over 47 countries. I go to the countries who invite me in, I stay away from those who have...
View ArticleWhat is a Code 3 UK Immigration Stamp?
Q: I was given a code 3 stamp in my passport when entering England (UK) via Gatwick, what does this mean? A:Generally, being given a code 3 entry stamp when going through UK immigration is nothing to...
View ArticleReentering Europe After Visa Overstay on Different Passport
Q: Can I reenter Europe after overstaying my visa in Switzerland with a different passport?A:Hello,While it is true that you were probably banned from reentering the Schengen zone of Europe after...
View ArticleThe Reality of the American Dream Past and Present
I have a conversation with a security guard at the MoMA and am shown the reality of the American dream.I often despise art museums in general and modern art in particular not only because they are...
View ArticleWhy So Many Canadian Hotels Are Owned By Indians
THUNDER BAY, Canada- “Why do so many Indians own hotels in Canada?” I finally got around to asking. While this isn’t the kind of question that you expect will produce any manner of helpful response, it...
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