Today is May 1st, which means that in exactly one month, new passport regulations will go into effect as part of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative. We’ve written about the WHTI pretty extensively, but since it’s about to become reality, here’s a quick review of the upcoming changes:
As the earth’s temperature rises, some of the most beautiful places in the world are changing forever. A warmer planet means fewer glaciers and rising sea levels, both of which endanger certain famous tourist destinations.
Read ArticleBefore Spanish conquistadors discovered South America, the Incas ruled the largest empire on the continent from their capital in what is now Peru. They kept records using a system of knotted ropes called quipus, constructed awe-inspiring stone buildings without the aid of modern technology (or even the wheel), and conquered a territory that stretched from modern-day Ecuador to Chile.
Read ArticlePresident Barack Obama is quite possibly the nation’s most technologically engaged president. Now, the US Department of State, the department in charge of the passport office, is following in his footsteps and using social media to forge a stronger connection with the public.
Read ArticleYesterday, President Obama announced a slight thaw in the strained relationship between Cuba and the United States. For the first time in decades, Cuban-Americans with family in Cuba will be allowed to go back and visit as often as they like.
Read ArticleAccording to the New York Times, the unemployment rate in the US is up to 8.5%, and 663,000 jobs were lost in March. That’s bad news. The good news that if you are among that number, now would be a great time to take that vacation you’ve been putting off.
Read ArticleNot sure where to go for your next vacation? There are so many possibilities, especially with many airlines and hotels offering rock-bottom prices on international travel. If your new passport is burning a hole in your pocket and you’re having trouble choosing a destination, you might want to try out Joobili.com.
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