According to the Associated Press, citizens who were denied a passport because they were delivered by midwives near the US border with Mexico may soon have an opportunity to reapply for free.
Here’s the background on the story: Going back to the 1960’s, some midwives on the Southwestern border were convicted of fraudulently filing birth certificates for children who may have been born on the Mexican side of the border.
Read ArticleA Wisconsin high school student going on a school trip to Peru was not allowed to leave the US after his dog damaged his passport. The dog, a 1-year-old golden retriever named Sunshine, found the passport in a waistband the student had borrowed to keep his valuables secure in Peru.
Read ArticleSo, you just got your new passport in the mail? How exciting! An adult passport is good for 10 years if cared for properly. To avoid having to apply for another passport before your renewal date, here are some tips on how to take care of your new passport and protect it from being lost, stolen or damaged.
Read ArticleAs a consequence of the new travel regulations that went into effect on June 1, many places in Canada and Mexico that depend on tourism are expecting a slow summer, according to TampaBay.com.
Read ArticleRecreational boaters in the Great Lakes region have long enjoyed sailing across the Canadian border to visit our neighbors to the north. However, security concerns and regulations have made what was once an easy trip a little bit more complicated.
Read ArticleAre you getting married in the near future? If you’ve been living on your own for awhile, you may not need the traditional wedding gifts of household appliances and dishes. And, if you’re like me, the thought of someone spending a lot of money on nice china just because “it’s something you’re supposed to have once you’re married” may make you cringe.
Read ArticleWant to see the world and make a difference at the same time? Many organizations offer international volunteer programs! Participating in an international volunteer program even has some advantages over simply traveling to another country, as this post on “Go Green Travel Green” points out.
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