http://www.rushmypassport.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:57:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Have you always wanted to be a travel writer? Do you dream of visiting Japan? Rough Guides has a new contest that could help you jump-start your career. Jaunted has the scoop: apparently, they are offering a chance to get training and experience as a professional travel writer for free. ... http://www.rushmypassport.com/blog/2009/11/your-us-passport-your-ticket-to-a-new-career-as-a-travel-writer/ Are you ready to get out of the United States for a while? If you don't have a passport already, you'll need to  apply for a new passport before you leave. When you apply for  a passport, knowing what you need before you apply will simplify the process for you. Here's ... http://www.rushmypassport.com/blog/2009/11/how-to-apply-for-a-new-passport/ Macau, one of China's special administrative regions, is a playground for tourists and one of the richest cities in the world. Every year in November, the province is taken over by auto racing fans for the Macau Grand Prix. This year, as the New York Times reports, the race runs ... http://www.rushmypassport.com/blog/2009/11/like-racing-get-a-fast-passport-and-head-to-macau/ A lost passport can happen to anyone, and the worst part of it is that you typically don't realize your passport is missing until you are about to leave the country. For example, the San Francisco band Girls had to cancel a show in Montreal last week after they all ... http://www.rushmypassport.com/blog/2009/11/lost-passport-keeps-san-francisco-band-from-montreal-show/ Getting a passport can be a long, drawn-out process. As they say, the waiting is the hardest part-especially when you have a plane or a boat waiting for you! The US Department of State urges people to apply well in advance, but sometimes, unavoidable circumstances or accidents make applying in ... http://www.rushmypassport.com/blog/2009/11/top-5-reasons-you-might-need-a-rush-passport/ Do you like to travel off the beaten path?  Pick up a copy of UNESCO's new travel guide for its World Heritage sites, and get inspired! According to this article in the Detroit Free Press, UNESCO World Heritage sites are special places around the globe that are "culturally or environmentally important ... http://www.rushmypassport.com/blog/2009/11/get-a-us-passport-to-unlock-the-magic-of-unescos-world-heritage-sites/ Lost a passport (or any other luggage) at the Phoenix airport lately? You might want to ask this couple if they've seen it. Police allege that Keith King and Stacy Legg-King had approximately 1,000 stolen bags from the Phoenix airport in their house when they were finally apprehended. Can you imagine ... http://www.rushmypassport.com/blog/2009/11/lost-your-passport-in-phoenix-check-this-couples-house/ If you're planning on flying overseas anytime in the near future,  you may need a fast passport name change if the name on your passport doesn't match the name  that you usually use to book airline tickets.  The TSA's new Secure Flight program technically doesn't go into effect until next ... http://www.rushmypassport.com/blog/2009/11/traveling-soon-why-you-may-need-a-fast-passport-name-change/ At RushMyPassport, we help people get new passports quickly every day. However, using our passport services is a little bit different than getting a passport on your own.  Here's what you can expect when you apply for a passport with us: First, after you request passport services and make your payment, ... http://www.rushmypassport.com/blog/2009/11/a-review-of-rushmypassports-passport-services/ Here's some good news for Florida travelers who desperately need a passport: the Department of State just opened an improved same day passport office in Miami.  The  new passport office is located in the Omni Center, and it boasts more than double the windows its predecessor. The bad news? To get ... http://www.rushmypassport.com/blog/2009/10/new-same-day-passport-office-opens-in-miami/