Before Taking Office, L.A.’s Mayor Said She Would Not Go Abroad Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles has been criticized for being out of the country when the wildfires broke out. Three years ago, she promised in an interview to cut back on her world travel and focus on the city.

What’s your travel philosophy and why do you travel? Some personal thoughts after moving abroad Wanted to share a bit of reflection as somebody who splits their time between two countries and travels from each to all the others, and see if anybody can relate or share other interesting perspective? I always love the reflection that comes at the most unexpected times during and after a trip. My answer to my own question: Travel has always b…

Is the Wise debit card the best solution for purchasing things abroad? We’re travelling to Europe in a few month and will be visiting a couple of countries, UK, Spain, Portugal and Belgium. As credit cards usually charge very high conversion fees, and converting + withdrawing cash is a hassle and not even supported by many merchants, is a Wise debit card the best solution to spend money abroad? I already have some …

some of my favorite pics from 240 days abroad this year Heyo, I’ve had a really great year exploring Asia, Europe, and Australia. Got tons of advice from this and other subreddits and wanted to share some photos from these trips. 1) Chongqing at night. This is my #1 favorite city I’ve visited all year. Wow. Incredible food, people, and architecture in a megacity so many people have never even heard …

Emergency surgery while abroad My family and I are on vacation in México from the US. My niece needs to have emergency surgery and will need to stay in México for at least a week longer that we had planned to stay. Has anyone had experience getting flights changed without penalty? We used Sapphire Preferred card and are flying with Volaris. Any advice is appreciated. sub…

South Korea Bars President From Traveling Abroad President Yoon Suk Yeol cannot leave the country as an investigation unfolds into whether he led an insurrection last week when he briefly imposed martial law.

Has Anyone Actually Used Credit Card Rental Car Insurance After a Wreck Abroad? Scenario: You rent a car abroad, relying on your credit card’s rental car insurance (e.g., Visa) for liability coverage, declining the rental agency’s expensive insurance. You’re in a country where the card’s insurance is valid, but you get into a car wreck. Question: What was your experience dealing with the credit card insurance and the fore…

Youth summer programs abroad? First, some background: My wife works in K-12 education and we have 3 small children (ages 7, 4 and 2). Every summer they are on break from mid-May through early August. We live in the Midwest and summers here are very hot. We spend every spare second in our pool or at the lake. Having grown up with a pool and a mom who also teaches swimming les…

Moving abroad next year, should I take my Roth IRA with me or leave it here? We are moving next summer and I have a Roth IRA along with mutual funds through Vanguard. Should I leave the Roth and transfer the mutual funds to my bank? I know there will be penalties. Trying to mitigate them. submitted by /u/InitialMasterpiece79

Looking for adventurous outdoor activities to try when traveling abroad? When traveling somewhere new, I love checking out the restaurants, museums, architecture, etc just as much as the next person, but as I’ve gotten older I’ve been prioritizing nature and seeking out unique outdoor activities. I’ve swam with sharks off the coast of Hawaii, gone zip lining 600 ft above the trees in Costa Rica, skied at Vail, and mo…

Shopping abroad How do you make purchases abroad these days? I have not left my country (Canada) since 2004 due to studies, affordability, lack of time and then the pandemic. Back then, everything was done in cash and I was physically exchanging currency (cash) at a counter. It seems almost non existent these days. I can’t even find a place to cash in a USD cer…

Banking while abroad Hi all I’m leaving soon on a months-long trip to Tunisia, a country with a cash economy. I live in the US . Last time I was there, my bank screwed me over by freezing my card, claiming that I had used a shady ATM and they were trying to protect me. I probably did use a shady ATM, and didn’t really have a choice as I needed to withdraw cash becau…

Your story on how you found your “home country” abroad? Some people travel abroad away from the country they were born in order to find a new home. Others simply travel to a place and find themselves not necessarily missing the country they were born in, and eventually move there and stay indefinitely (even after the “honeymoon stage”). What is your experience in leaving the country you were born in …

Can I buy a house for my parents abroad? My uncle wants to sell me (24M) his house ($93k USD) in Mexico. I’m inclined to get it for my parents, but this quick offer caught me by surprise. How do I go about making this purchase? Current Breakdown of Finances: $85,280/yr Monthly Take Home – $4,454 Monthly expenses: ~$750 755 Credit Score – According to Experian $15k Credit Card Debt …

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Insurance service providers that promise assistance to travelers abroad in case of loss of documents and money (due to theft, robbery, or other reasons) – can they actually help a person who is left without documents and money before they manage to check into a hotel? The problem is that hotels face heavy fines if they accommodate a guest without recording the number of a valid identification document (because this document is lost/stolen/destroyed). A legally operating insurance company cannot bribe a hotel employee or use an organized crime group for illegal hotel accommodations. If the incident of losing t…

Sending money abroad I am living in the US, but I am a non-citizen on F1 student visa (OPT). I would like to send my mom $50,000 from my BoA account to her account in my home country. (1) Would wire transfer be the best way to do it? (2) As the amount is large, do I need to report anything to IRS etc.? (3) Would you send it in US dollars or foreign currency? (4) As …

Car rentals for abroad travel Hi, I’m planning a longer trip next summer. Idea is to fly to one of the countries – Greece, Albania, Crotia, North Macedonia or Bosnia. Rent a car and do a 2-3 week trip through all of those countries above. To which country probably will depend on flights and prices for car rental etc. Now I’m having 3 ways of doing this: 1) Rent a car in any…

Freight forwarding and selling online from abroad I’m a small farmer in Brazil. We’re interesting in trying to sell fresh high quality spices and dried goods directly but shipping and customs are obviously the hiccup. I’ve seen stuff about freight forwarding and amazon fulfillment and whatnot but don’t totally get the process and fees. Is there a way to send bulk freight, maybe even boxed up al…

Kamala Harris Is Known Abroad for a Personal Touch, and Tough Talk Heads of state and diplomats who have interacted with the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee say she uses humor, and talk of food, to help leaven hard discussions.