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Expedite Your Passport for Last Minute Travel Deals Down Under

Have you ever wanted to a see kangaroo in the wild? How about cuddle a koala?  There's never been a better time than right now to see these animals in their natural habitat! At the NileGuidance Travel Blog,  you'll find great deals on flights down under. Australian airline Qantas is offering a "travel stimulus" package: 55 to 60% off of flights to Australia! Of course, koalas are wild animals. You really shouldn't touch them-but you can see them up close…

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New Passport for Earth Day: Sustainable Places to Travel

Spring is in the air, and Earth Day is almost here.  Did you know that there are actually two separate Earth Day holidays?  The original Earth Day, celebrated by the United Nations,  is set on March 20 to coincide with the Spring Equinox. However, the more popular Earth Day holiday is on April 22nd. Whenever you choose to celebrate it, Earth Day is about becoming more environmentally aware in every aspect of daily life, including travel. How can you make…

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How To Get an Expedited Passport for your Adopted Child

Adopting a child is a beautiful thing. Unfortunately, it can be a rather bureaucratic process even under the best of circumstances. Compared to biological parents, adoptive parents often have to deal with an extra layer of red tape, especially if they adopted their child from overseas. If you need an expedited passport for your internationally adopted child, here's what you need to know before you apply. Make Sure Your Child is a Citizen In order to get a US passport,…

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Submit Your Passport Application to Study Abroad

Are you looking for a study abroad program? Depending on your academic interests and your budget, there could be many different study abroad programs for you to consider. Which one should you choose? Rachel Pitt at CollegeJolt.com has an excellent post that compares the value of the popular Semester at Sea study abroad program to other study abroad programs.  Her conclusion was that Semester at Sea can be a great value for students who want to study abroad, aren't prone…

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Getting an Emergency Passport? Check Your Birth Certificate!

If you need an emergency passport, nothing could be more frustrating than applying and being turned down.  Unfortunately, if there are any mistakes in your passport application,  that's exactly what will happen, and you'll have to apply again. Before you turn in your passport application, you should check and make sure that you have all the correct information, including an original or certified copy of your birth certificate to serve as proof of citizenship. Without an original or certified copy,…

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Get an Express Passport for a Green Spring Break

Are you looking for an environmentally friendly alternative to the normal spring break routine of beer and bikinis?  Treehugger has come to the rescue with a detailed list of the 7 Greenest Spring Break Destinations.  For example, you could spend your spring break hanging out in an eco-cabin in Ireland, insulated with hemp and warmed by a pellet stove and relaxing with some yoga and a nice massage. Or, you could lounge around on the beach in Mozambique, staying in…

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Get a Fast Passport and Visit One Of These Iconic Destinations

If you're in the mood to travel but not sure where you want to go, NileGuidance has a great post up that lists the top-rated travel destinations as voted on by travel industry experts. The top 10 travel icons include some exciting destinations: the Eiffel Tower in France, the Great Wall of China, Mt. Fuji in Japan, the Incan ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru, Iguazu Falls on the border between Brazil and Argentina and Victoria Falls in South Africa.…

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