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https://youtu.be/Co0RGa99W0M Copper makes up 75% of Zambia's exports and the Chinese have invested billions of dollars into the country to develop the mining industry. There could be as many as 100,000 citizens of China living in Zambia and there are hundreds of Chinese enterprises operating in the country.

https://youtu.be/KaPLylJk89w Kinshasa, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is the largest French speaking city in the world. Despite the crushing poverty of this country, there are still a few folks that live in California-style villas and drive Lambos.

Millions of Americans now consider themselves "Digital Nomads", but there are still very few countries that have visa policies to accommodate this cohort of travelers. Will countries like Thailand, Indonesia, or Philippines eventually give way to this trend?

https://youtu.be/Yp5qocOzWps Americans can travel to Thailand, but you must first stay at a hotel for 15 days to undergo a mandatory quarantine. This YouTube vlogger is right -- a room with a balcony is much better because you will have access to fresh air! Contact our company if you are considering a trip to Thailand and we can explain the different options you have for travel to the country.

https://youtu.be/NPc4OBatjA4 Did you know Korean is the third most spoken language after English and Spanish in the state of Georgia? If you are in the mood for an international adventure but can't travel at the moment, just take a short drive to the Atlanta suburbs for a taste of something new. Duluth, Georgia is one of the largest Korean immigrant communities in the United States and will almost make you feel like you are in Seoul.

https://edition.cnn.com//us-international-trave/index.html The list of countries Americans can travel to is growing. Although this list compiled by CNN is not exhaustive, it is a good representation of the most popular countries Americans like to visit.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2NMLyS-KqI&frags=pl%2Cwn Are there any countries in Europe that Americans can travel to now? Yes! Americans can travel to Macedonia (now officially known as North Macedonia) with just your passport and no visa or other documentation required. Macedonia is home to Lake Ohrid, one of Europe's most beautiful and oldest lakes. Macedonia is a hidden gem with old-world charms, natural beauty, ancient history, excellent wines, and friendly people. Check out the video and enjoy the scenery of Lake Ohrid.

https://www.traveloffpath.com/georgia-launches-digital-nom/ Georgia is allowing Americans to live and work remotely in their country for up to one year through their visa program called "Remotely From Georgia". To qualify for the program you must show a minimum monthly income of $2,000. The cost of living in Tbilisi (the capital) is super cheap -- apartments can be found on Airbnb for $200 a month. Thanks to Travel Off Path for putting together this informative article.

https://edition.cnn.com//thailand-reopening-saf/index.html This is a step in the right direction: Thailand is looking to open their country back up to tourism on October 1st after several months of having their borders sealed. While this plan will not be attractive for the majority of travelers because of the 14 day quarantine requirement, at least we are seeing some steps toward compromise.

https://www.washingtonpost.com//love-is-not-tourism-how-c/ The Wuhan coronavirus has been absolutely devastating for couples engaged in international romances. The lessons to be learned: 1) Either date in your own zip code 2) Know that you should have "Put a Ring on It" earlier 3) Or think outside the box to create a plan that can bring you and your significant other together. If you need help with a plan, contact us and maybe we can help you with a few ideas based on your unique circumstances.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwE_uUgomd0&t=1250s It's hard to imagine the pain and suffering of these lost souls trapped in Haiti's prison system. We, as Americans, have so much to be thankful for. If you don't believe it, just take a trip outside the country for a better understanding.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzwUhxquhoY Turkey is one of the handful of countries allowing American tourists to visit during this pandemic. This video produced by Turkish Airlines and directed by Ridley Scott shows the beauty of Istanbul.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-53385227 The Caribbean nation of Barbados has welcomed back tourists to their country, and they have implemented a new visa scheme that allows visitors to stay up to 12 months to work remotely. It will be interesting to see if more countries follow suit in an effort to attract more high-value tourists that can bring more dollars into their economies.

What are the world's hardest visas to get? All the visas in this video are EXTREMELY difficult for Americans to obtain so props to Drew Binsky for making this happen. Surely it took lots of courage, patience and creativity.

Which language do you want to learn? Knowledge of French enhances and expands your enjoyment of art, food and fashion. For example, just take a browse through Netflix and you will find plenty of great French language movies and series. In this time of limited travel, we can still transport ourselves to other places through foreign movies and culture.

It's that time of year in Japan when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. Despite the doom and gloom we see in this news this month, we can still enjoy earth's natural beauty and splendor! The Epoch Times #cherryblossom #japan Photo credit: Ramumi8 (https://www.instagram.com/ramumi8/)

People are still traveling and airplanes are still flying, but we must remember that even in normal circumstances it’s important to be self-sufficient and mentally prepared for anything that happens when we leave our homes. A friend of Visa Supply recently relayed to us his story of a family trip to Argentina and the situation they encountered. Check out our latest blog post. #Covid19US