Travel Tips and Passport Information

How to Replace a Lost Passport Overseas

There’s almost nothing worse than losing your passport the day before you are supposed to leave on an international trip-except, perhaps, losing it while you are far from home in another country. What should you do if this happens to you? The following process will help you get your lost passport replaced ASAP.

Step 1: Calm Down

Losing a passport in another country can send you in panic mode faster than almost anything else.

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New Passports For Citizens Born to Midwives Near the Border

*The passport fees have recently changed. As of April 2nd, 2018, the passport acceptance fee has gone up from $25 to $35.

 

US citizens born to midwives near the US-Mexican border will get a chance to get new passports next month by applying at special mobile units set up by the Department of State.  

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Disaster Tourism: Is it Worth Getting a Passport?

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.

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Obtaining a Passport For Eco-Friendly Travel

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.

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