The idea of a World’s Fair may seem somewhat quaint, calling to mind the first Great Exposition in London, England in 1851 or the electrical exhibits at the the Chicago World’s Fair of 1893. However, the practice of holding international expositions has continued to this day. Now, as then, the expositions provide countries with an opportunity to show off, whether it be by displaying new technologies or through cultural and artistic exhibitions.
Read ArticleCruise Ship Weddings: Why You Might Need An Expedited Passport
Something old? Check. Something new? Check. Something borrowed? Check. Valid passport? Hey,wait a minute…
These days, cruise ship weddings are replacing more expensive destination weddings as the ceremony of choice for budget-conscious couples who love to travel.
Read ArticleStolen Passports Increasingly Common in El Paso, Texas
If you live in El Paso, keep a close eye on your US passport. According to local TV station NewsChannel9, stolen passports are on the rise as thieves target US citizens for their travel documents.
Read ArticleObtaining a Passport For Eco-Friendly Travel
It’s Earth Day, and to celebrate we’d like to highlight 5 top eco-tourism destinations. Obtaining a passport is the first step to visiting one of these earth-friendly hotels or resorts:
Avalon Coastal Retreat, Australia
This eco-resort is located along the coast of Great Oyster Bay in Tasmania.
Read ArticleIs Your US Passport Card Defective?
Have you applied for a US passport card recently? If so, your card may be defective. The US Department of State has announced that 658 passport cards were found to be defective.
Read ArticleHow to Get a Passport for a Child
*The passport fees have recently changed. As of April 2nd, 2018, the passport acceptance fee has gone up from $25 to $35.
Getting a child passport is a bit more complicated of a process than getting a passport for an adult.
Read ArticleLost Passport Could Derail Foreign Adoption
A Massachusetts woman whose purse was stolen lost more than her wallet-she also lost her passport, complicating her plans to adopt a little girl from Ethiopia.
According to WBZTV.com , Colleen MacRae was shopping inside a Home Depot store when a man distracted her and then made off with her purse.
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