News of natural disasters or political violence in other countries leaves most people simply shaking their heads. However, for some travelers, bad news in an otherwise attractive travel destination means that it’s time to double-check the expiration date on your passport. Is it worth getting a passport?
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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. This year, China is hosting a world's fair…
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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. The NileGuidance blog reports that the number of couples getting married on a cruise ship has risen by 60% in the past decade. Cruise ship weddings are quite affordable, even if you don't have a lot of money to spend-Carnival Cruise's basic ceremony…
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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. In a story published on March 17th, the station advised that the local passport office had noticed a trend of people being mugged not for cash or jewelry, but for their US passports. On April 19th, they reported that the trend had continued, and that…
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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. Attractions include seabirds, whales, dolphins, penguins, and of course, Tasmanian devils. Spannocchia, Italy Tenuta di Spannocchia is located in the Italian countryside, near Siena. Rent a farmhouse or a room in the bed…
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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. The cards in question are invalid, which means that if you try to use them to cross into Mexico or Canada, you could find yourself in a bit of a pickle as border officers will have to use other means to verify that you are a US citizen.…
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*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. This is primarily due to regulations enacted to prevent child abduction. To help you through the process, here is a step-by-step breakdown of what is required: Step 1- Apply in Person All minors must apply in person to get…
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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. Inside was her passport. The lost passport is potentially more than an inconvenience-it also puts her and her husband's plans to adopt a child in Ethiopia next month in…
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A new 24-hour passport office will be opening in Portsmouth, New Hampshire later this year. The office will be located at the National Passport Center in Portsmouth, which has 840 employees but is not open to the public yet. Starting in October, workers at the center will be able to assist customers who need emergency passport services by issuing US passport books and US passport cards on site. This will be a relief to many New Hampshire residents, as previously…
