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TOP 10 DON’TS WHEN CROSSING THE US AND CANADA BORDER
1. SHUT UP! PART 1.DON’T TRY TO BE FUNNY.
Border guards are not your friends, and it’s highly unlikely that they moonlight as talent scouts for comedy clubs. This is the wrong moment to make a buddy or tell jokes. Stay respectful and succinct and save the complaints for the drive away from the checkpoint.
2. SHUT UP! PART 2. DON’T DISCLOSE MORE THAN YOU’RE ASKED.
Answer all of the guard’s questions, but avoid getting chatty about your plans if you don’t have to. Thinking of catching up on some work on your laptop a little during your vacation, for example? Don’t mention that. There is no such thing as an American working holiday visa, although there are plenty of options for working holidays in Canada, or for Canadians travelling to other parts of the world. If you’re going to the U.S, however, best to say that your laptop is just for fantasy sports and YouTube. Planning a trip to propose to your girlfriend? Congratulations. But...
3. EVEN YOUR SEX LIFE MATTERS.DON’T MENTION THAT YOU’RE PLANNING TO MARRY A CITIZEN OR RESIDENT OF ANOTHER COUNTRY WHEN YOU’RE ENTERING IT.
Even if you’re in the middle of the appropriate application process, talking about your romantic attachments will not warm the hearts of the border guards and it will get you flagged as a potential risk for illegal immigration. This goes for crossing the US and Canadian border in either direction. Say that you’re visiting “a friend” and save the flaunting of your ring for the day when you’re married or your citizenship and residency information is fully settled.
4. DEVELOP A “CREATIVE VOCABULARY.”DON’T BE IN A RUSH TO EXPLAIN EVERY DETAIL ABOUT THE GOODS YOU’RE BRINGING WITH YOU, BUT KNOW THE RISKS OF INCOMPLETE DISCLOSURE
It can be mighty tempting to try to bring a few extra items back from your trip without declaring them. You can push the limits of the personal exemption (see above for the exact amounts), or you can declare the extras and pay the duties. If you’re pushing it, try to describe dollar values using words like “approximately,” “about,” or “around” if you’re just above the personal exemption limits. Remove the tags, and ditch the shopping bags and receipts. If you are searched and the agents find something that you haven’t declared, it’s most likely that you’ll be delayed and that you’ll have to pay the duty. Hey, people forget the things they buy all the time, right? Mistakes can happen. If you push it too far, however, and you get caught making a false declaration crossing to Canada, you might also have your goods seized or you might have to pay a penalty that’s an extra 25-80% of the goods’ value. The worst case scenario is that you’ll lose the goods permanently and have your vehicle impounded. You’ll also almost certainly find yourself subject to more intense scrutiny at future crossings. Getting caught with small amounts over the limit shouldn’t have lasting repercussions, unless you’re busted repeatedly. Now you know the risks. Govern yourself accordingly. Bonus tip: Never try to conceal anything you just bought at the duty-free shop. They take your name and license plate number and their database is coordinated with the border guards on each side, so lying in this case makes for a guaranteed delay. Don’t do it.
5. A CRIMINAL MIND, IT’S ALL I’VE EVER KNOWN.DON’T LIE ABOUT YOUR CRIMINAL PAST.
If you have run into legal trouble, check to see if it’s serious enough to prevent you from travelling. Each country has its own regulations on this, and most countries reserve the right to deny anyone the right to entry for any reason. If you are denied entry crossing from Canada to US, consider applying for a US Entry Waiver. If you are worried you can’t enter Canada from the US, consider getting a temporary resident permit. The process rules and process for both the US Entry Waiver and the TRP can be complicated and difficult, so you can always seek help.
WHERE DO INDIANS LIVE IN CANADA?
India is, without a doubt, one of the marvels of the 21st century from an economic standpoint, especially when viewed in the context of where it was just a century ago. In 1917, India was still part of the British Empire, same as Canada. For hundreds of years, India had been under British control, and had served as the crown jewel for the Eastern portion of the Empire in many ways, a great many of which did not, in turn, benefit the local Indians all that much. Even following the incredible success of the immortal Mahatma Gandhi’s revolutionary non-violent form of protest which in turn let to, well, a revolution, there were doubts about whether or not a nation with such a massive population and internal strife could even feed itself, let alone compete.
And here we are, in 2017, when the question isn’t if India can compete with Canada, the US, the UK, and the rest of the West, but, indeed, how those nations can keep up with the massive manufacturing boom that’s occurring in India. To be clear, not all the manufacturing jobs in the region benefit the overall economy rather than Western interests, but that’s a story for another day. Today, we’re focusing on what happens after just about any nation undergoes the sort of radical transformation India has in the last century—immigration and emigration. The forces of change have led many to leave India as foreign businesses have arrived.
So, what are the best locations for Indian nationals looking to immigrate to Canada? Let’s take a look.
First of all, it should be noted that even the term “Indian-Canadian” is something of a misnomer. India is such a huge and vast subcontinent and country that there are a litany of different ethnicities, languages, cultures, religions and traditions within that overarching umbrella term of “Indian.” That being said, the Canadian government largely tags these groups as all being “Indian-Canadian,” and in any case, no matter what Indian culture you belong to, you’re sure to find a community waiting for you in Toronto. One of the most immigrant-friendly cities in North America, more than half of the entire Indian-Canadian population resides in Toronto. It is home to a wide variety of different Indian cultures, meaning that you have a good chance of finding fellow Indian nationals who more closely fit your own linguistic, cultural, and religious background, rather than merely immigrating somewhere with the semi-helpful moniker of “Indian-Canadian” to guide you.
As English-speaking Canada’s most world-renowned city, Toronto is home to not just the majority of the nation’s Indian-Canadian population—and all the subcultures therein—but likewise has some of the largest and most important Indian structures in the nation. The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Toronto is the nation’s largest Hindu Temple, while the Ontario Khalsa Darbar is Canada's largest Sikh gurdwara.
Vancouver is one of the most popular North American immigration locales, period. This is especially true of individuals looking to immigrate to the Pacific Northwest, Canada, or both.
Vancouver is home to a large Punjabi and Sikh minority. This is notable, as the latter in particular has had difficulty assimilating into American and Canadian society. Hindus are also welcome in Vancouver. Festivals, temples, and large-scale public celebrations of all different forms of Indian heritage and culture are present in the crown jewel of British Columbia. The nearby town of Abbotsford is home to the Gur Sikh Temple. Constructed in 1911, it is the oldest Sikh temple in North America.
One of the many reasons the Pacific Northwest has sprung to life over the past few decades has been its booming computer and tech industries, both of which are likewise huge in India as well. As such, if you’re looking to immigrate to the Pacific Northwest for business opportunities in these fields but do not wish to move to a larger city such as Vancouver or Seattle in the United States, you may want to try Surrey, a smaller but Indian-friendly locale also located in British Columbia.
Surrey is especially welcoming to Indian Sikhs, with as much as 16.3% of the population reporting as such, an impressive number anywhere in North America, especially in the Great White North. April 13th is given over to the celebration of Vaisakhi, an important festival for both Sikhs and the Punjab region of India as a whole, and one which historically commemorates the start of the harvest while carrying strong religious undertones for those of practising Sikhism. In 2008, as many as 100,000 attended. As such, if you’re a Sikh looking to immigrate to the Pacific Northwest for a fresh start or to take advantage of the booming tech sector, Surrey may prove to be a terrific fit.
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One of the most northerly of the US states, often referred to as Big Sky Country, Montana is spectacular, with rugged scenery and plentiful wildlife, particularly around the Rocky Mountains in the west. It is also popular for scenic drives and abundant wildlife (the state's very name suggests a strong connection to nature, and is taken from the Spanish for mountain: montaña).
The majestic Rocky Mountains, the wide open prairies, and the clear winding rivers make Montana a vacation wonderland. The state's colorful human and natural history, touching on everything from Lewis and Clark to paleontology to Old West mines, is the subject of many attractions that appeal to visitors from around the world.
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The cost of living in many cities within the country is relatively low and the majority of people who are based there find that they have a very comfortable standard of life.
The US Dollar remains one of the strongest and most influential currencies in the world and it is this that has helped the country out of past economic slumps.
The sheer size of the USA in comparison to its population means that there is an abundance of land.
Many people make use of this by constructing their own houses outside the city.
What’s the best place to live in your state? It should be someplace that pairs strong economic and educational performance with affordability, and then ticks other boxes as well: convenience, safety, a pleasant way of life.
It may be the fact that it's easy to get around, there are plenty of job opportunities or that it attracts new residents every year.
To determine the Best Places to Live rankings, U.S. News looks at data on the country's 125 largest metro areas, including the cost of living, job market, crime rates, quality of education and more. The data is weighted based on the responses from a survey of more than 2,000 people throughout the U.S. to determine what matters most to them when picking their next place to live. Read on for the 10 Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2018, According to Realestate Usnews.
1. Austin, Texas.
2. Colorado Springs, Colorado.
3. Denver, Colorado.
4. Des Moines, Iowa.
5. Fayetteville, Arkansas.
6. Portland, Oregon.
7. Huntsville, Alabama.
8. Mercer Island, Washington.
9. Minneapolis, Minnesota.
10. Seattle, Washington.
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We’ve put together our top FIVE awesome holiday destinations for July, to help you with finding the place that offers the most fun!
From driving through Tuscany, to the golden beaches of Corsica, or maybe you fancy Sonkajärvi in Finland for the Wife Carrying Championships... There’s something for everyone this July!
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The beautiful island of Corsica is within waving distance of Italy.
Many beaches offer windsurfing, kite-surfing and boating; there's hiking in the beautiful mountains and historic ruins to visit, and a clutch of Michelin-starred restaurants for gastronomes to get excited about.
If you want to witness something a bit out there, then head to Sonkajärvi in Finland for the Wife Carrying Championships. Yes, you heard that right!
There once was a man called Herkko Ronkainen who wanted his gang of thieves to be the strongest, so he tested them by sending them to pillage women from nearby villages, covering various forest obstacles on the way.
Don’t worry though, as today it’s a lot more laid, and the winner even receives his wife’s body weight in beer!
From the 6th to the 23rd of July, Nice is the place to be! The Avignon festival runs throughout this time and is one of the most important contemporary performing arts events in the world.
July 14th is Bastille day, when the country comes together to remember the storming of the Bastille, which marked the start of the French Revolution.
Having just completed an epic road trip through Italy, we can't recommend it enough. We started in Venice and worked out way up South through Tuscany to Rome, via Florance and Pisa!
I have nothing but great things to say, about Italy! The weather was fantastic, the food amazing, and the people are super friendly! Every city we visited had something really interesting about it.
Hire a car, go and do it! You won't regret it!
Vancouver has it all, it’s a hub of culture, surrounded by beautiful scenery, and in July it’s host to a range of festivals!
The Folk Music Festival on July 14th, Music by the sea, and Rock the Shores both on the 20th.
And if that wasn’t enough it’s Canada's sesquicentennial Anniversary of Confederation - they’re celebrating their 150th anniversary and as a result all National Parks are free for the whole year!
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From taking someone's reserved seat to brining stinky food onto a train. Here are our six unwritten rules of European train travel.
1. Do not talk loud.
2. Do not take someone's reserved seat and pretend you don't know what they are talking about
3. Only bring luggage that you can carry yourself
4. Don't bring stinky food onto the train
5. Let people off the train before you try to board the train
6. Using the automatic ticket machines are always faster than waiting in line at the ticket counter.
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8 Things NOT To Do in Miami
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Miami's Cuban influence is reflected in the cafes and cigar shops all over Little Havana. But despite its colorful art deco buildings, white sand, surfside hotels and trendsetting nightclubs, there are certainly a few things NOT to do in Miami.
1) Do NOT carry a cocktail in the street
Carrying any alcoholic beverage on Washington Avenue or Collins on South Beach will get you arrested.
This ain’t New Orleans people.
2) Drive at you own risk
Miamians will be the first to tell you that they are horrible, crazy drivers and that a lot of their roads don't make much sense. If you're not prepared for the stress, just stick to cabs.
3) Don't pay upfront.
In Miami you pay when they bring it. Apply this to everything as they aren’t going to “Come right back” with whatever you were trying to buy here. You will never see your money again.
4) Don't Underdress
Miami is not the capital of appropriate dressing and most places don't care what you wear. But after dark unless you're dining at McDonald's, leave the bathing suits and flip-flops at your hotel. This isn't Key West.
5) Respect Miami's Unique Timezone
Just like the road signs, the clock is only a suggestion here. If a Miamian arrives 2-4 hours late, he's still on time!
6) Do NOT assume honesty from anyone.
We hate to say this, but unless you’re being pampered by hotel staff you should know everyone here is up to something. Nobody does anything here without 'motivation'. Be aware.
7) Don't wear that “South Beach” shirt
That t-shirt will look cool when you are back home to Wisconsin, but in South Beach it just screams 'tourist'!
8 ) Don't get arrested over the weekend
If you get locked up on Friday night you won't be seeing the judge until Tuesday! Also, if there's a shooting and you're filming it with your phone, you just might get locked up too!
Just remember, before you get wild and crazy that Miami is still part of the United States so know the rules before you go!
Niagara Falls - Top Things To See & Do | 90+ Countries With 3 Kids
Niagara Falls separates US from Canada or more precisely the State of New York from the province of Ontario. It consists of three separate waterfalls; Horseshoe Falls, American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls, which all together have the highest water flow rate in the world. Six million cubic feet of water flows over the Waterfalls each minute, thus creating one of the most spectacular sights in North America. However, separately the Falls at Niagara cannot claim to be neither the highest nor the widest in the world, or even to have the greatest flow of water. All of these titles belong to the Iguazu Falls, but you guys probably already knew this if you have watched our videos from Brazil and Argentina.
Niagara Falls are predominantly part of USA with them owning two of the three waterfalls entirely and having part in the third one which is Horseshoe Falls. Horseshoe Falls is located mostly on the Canadian side and it is both the highest and the longest of all three. It is also the one that’s carrying almost 90 percent of the total combined water volume. The name ‘Horseshoe Falls’ comes from it’s horseshoe-bend shape, and was given to it between late 19th and early 20th century when Niagara Falls was a popular honeymoon destination. Before that time, it had a typical arch shape and nowadays it resembles the more like a large inverted “V” due to several erosions that took place in the past few decades.
In fact, the Falls have eroded an average of 3.78 feet/year since 1842 which more recently has been reduced to less than one foot a year with the power requirements and anti-erosion measures. However, the Niagara Falls will disappear into Lake Erie in approximately 23,000 years.
During our visit we also discovered the beautiful community of Niagra on the Lake and went over to Toronto to explore Ripley's Aquarium with our family.
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