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. Here are five spots that are particularly threatened-get a fast passport to see them before it’s too late!
Venice, Italy
Many of the buildings in this ancient Italian city were built on wooden piles sunk into the Venetian lagoon.
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.
Read ArticleIf you’ve always wanted to skip across the pond and experience the Old World firsthand, now is your chance to get great last-minute deals on airfare. NileGuidance has a post up with links to some awesome plane fares on flights from the US to Europe.
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