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Not Obtaining a Passport Causes Problems For Oklahoma Columnist

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Until last week, Susie Williams-Allen, a newspaper columnist for the Purcell Register in Purcell, Oklahoma, wasn't aware of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI). The WHTI, which has been in effect since June 1, 2009,  requires that American citizens returning from Mexico prove their identity and citizenship with a US passport on their way back across the border. Last week, she and her husband decided to take a day trip into Mexico without first obtaining a passport.  Unfortunately, on her…

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Get a Passport, Quick to Fly on Ryanair for 1 Euro!

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In the 17th and 18th centuries, it was  common for wealthy young men to go on a "Grand Tour" of Europe,  visiting the major cities and seeing important historical sites and works of art.  In those days, the "Grand Tour" usually took months, if not years. However, if you act fast, Ryanair is giving you the opportunity to create your own, much faster version of this tradition, by selling a million plane tickets  from Great Britain to  different cities in…

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New Passport Laws Affect Tourism to Small Town in Mexico

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The small village of Nuevo Progreso lies just on the other side of the Texas/Mexican border. Known for its safe streets and great bargains on everything from alcohol to medications to souvenirs, over the past few decades Nuevo Progreso has built an economy based largely on Texans who like to winter in Mexico. In the summer, they depend on casual tourists who cross the border to shop. However, after the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative went into effect on June, 2009,…

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Get a Fast Passport to the Original Oktoberfest!

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Fall is almost here, the air is starting to feel just a tad crisp, and its time for Homer Simpson's favorite holiday-Oktoberfest!  Americans are always eager for an excuse to drink beer and listen to music, so there are plenty of small local Oktoberfests to go to, but wouldn't it be great to go to the mother of all Oktoberfests in Munich, Germany? According to Wikipedia, the original Oktoberfest was actually held in 1812, to celebrate the marriage of King…

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Quit Your Job, Renew Your Passport and Travel The World!

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Do you fantasize about quitting your day job and traveling the world? Many people dream about it, but only a small percentage actually do it. And yet, it is definitely possible- if you willing to step outside of your comfort zone!  Bef0re you bid your 9-to-5 job adieu, however, you'll need to do some research. After all, it's always better to learn from other people's mistakes rather than your own. To help you get started, here are 5 great resources…

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Dallas Residents: The Emergency Passport Option

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Residents of Dallas, Texas (and nearby cities) who need emergency passports have been able to apply for them at the new Dallas passport agency office since July. However, according to the Dallas News, many  area residents are not aware that the office, located in at 1100 Commerce St, is even there. In the article, Britany Williams, the regional director of the Dallas passport agency, told the newspaper that “We actually don’t have a lot of traffic right now because a…

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Get Your Passport Application in Now For An Iceland Adventure

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From the amazing travel deals department, Iceland Air is currently offering a 2-night Iceland vacation for as low as $469 per person-including both airfare (from Boston, New York or Seattle) and a 2-night stay in either the FossHotel Lind or the FossHotel Baron. Extra nights are $45 per night per person for double occupancy and $75 per night for single occupancy. Rates include a Scandinavian breakfast at the hotel. What is a Scandinavian breakfast, anyway? According to the book "Scandinavian…

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