Fans of the “Godfather” series of books and movies now have a new reason to get a passport: Naples has repossessed the properties of mafia leaders and is turning them into retreats for tourists, according to the New York Times. For example, a 17th-century farmhouse owned by Bernardo Brusca, former capo of one of Sicily’s more notorious crime families, is now a luxurious bed and breakfast.
Read ArticlePassport Fees Going Up July 13th
*The passport fees have recently changed. As of April 2nd, 2018, the passport acceptance fee has gone up from $25 to $35.
Are you considering getting a passport? You’ll save a significant amount of money of money if you get your application in before July 13.
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Expedited Passports in Philadelphia
According to the US Department of State, it usually takes about 6-8 weeks to process a passport application and issue a new passport. But what if you can’t wait? There are lots of reasons you could need an expedited passport; anything from a sudden unexpected international trip to a passport that isn’t where it was last time you checked.
Read ArticleUS Passport Renewal to Travel Along Germany’s Fairy Tale Road
Every child knows the stories of Hansel and Gretel, Sleeping Beauty and Little Red Riding Hood. If you’ve already done Disney, you might consider getting a US passport renewal, grabbing your kids, and heading to Germany to drive down the Fairy Tale Road to take them to the scene of these enchanting stories.
Read ArticleTaking a Cruise this Summer? Pack Your US Passport
If you’re going on a cruise, you’ll have a much better time if you have everything you need with you when you get on the boat. It can be tough to remember everything you need to pack.
Read ArticleA $5000 Passport Renewal
Can you imagine spending $5000 for a passport renewal? A New Zealand man recently did just that, after he discovered at the last minute that he would need his passport replaced to attend the World Cup in South Africa.
Read ArticleScotland Wants William Wallace’s Passport Back
The government of Scotland is preparing to make a formal request to the British government: hand over William Wallace’s passport. William Wallace, the Scottish hero who inspired the movie Braveheart, may have had the passport with him when he was arrested by the English.
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