Year: 2009

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Get a Fast Passport to the Original Oktoberfest!
By Passport Editorial

Fall is almost here, the air is starting to feel just a tad crisp, and its time for Homer Simpson's favorite holiday-Oktoberfest!  Americans are always eager for an excuse to drink beer and listen to music, so there are plenty of small local Oktoberfests to go to, but wouldn't it be great to go to the mother of all Oktoberfests in Munich, Germany? According to Wikipedia, the original Oktoberfest was actually held in 1812, to celebrate the marriage of King…

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Quit Your Job, Renew Your Passport and Travel The World!
By Passport Editorial

Do you fantasize about quitting your day job and traveling the world? Many people dream about it, but only a small percentage actually do it. And yet, it is definitely possible- if you willing to step outside of your comfort zone!  Bef0re you bid your 9-to-5 job adieu, however, you'll need to do some research. After all, it's always better to learn from other people's mistakes rather than your own. To help you get started, here are 5 great resources…

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Dallas Residents: The Emergency Passport Option
By Passport Editorial

Residents of Dallas, Texas (and nearby cities) who need emergency passports have been able to apply for them at the new Dallas passport agency office since July. However, according to the Dallas News, many  area residents are not aware that the office, located in at 1100 Commerce St, is even there. In the article, Britany Williams, the regional director of the Dallas passport agency, told the newspaper that “We actually don’t have a lot of traffic right now because a…

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Get Your Passport Application in Now For An Iceland Adventure
By Passport Editorial

From the amazing travel deals department, Iceland Air is currently offering a 2-night Iceland vacation for as low as $469 per person-including both airfare (from Boston, New York or Seattle) and a 2-night stay in either the FossHotel Lind or the FossHotel Baron. Extra nights are $45 per night per person for double occupancy and $75 per night for single occupancy. Rates include a Scandinavian breakfast at the hotel. What is a Scandinavian breakfast, anyway? According to the book "Scandinavian…

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Elderly Woman Denied New Passport To Visit Mexico
By Passport Editorial

An elderly woman from Texas has been denied the opportunity to get a new passport to visit relatives in Mexico, according to this report from a local ABC affiliate. The woman, Consuelo DeLeon, is 81 years and says she was born in  small town in Texas. However, her birth certificate was filed late, approximately a year after she was born. Although she sent in both her birth certificate and her baptismal certificate, the Department of State refused to issue her…

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Get a Passport, Quick For a Cheap Flight to Jamaica!
By Passport Editorial

Ahh, Jamaica...home to beautiful white-sand beaches, sublime scenery, friendly people and excellent coffee! If you'd like to sneak in the beach getaway to end all beach getaways before the summer's gone for good, get a passport, quick, to score an affordable flight. Right now, according to Smartertravel.com, you can fly to Montego Bay, Jamaica, from Miami, Florida for just $198 round trip! Once you're there, you can relax on the beach, go shopping, even waste away at Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville…

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Should a US Passport Be Your Next Back-to-School Accessory?
By Passport Editorial

Do the advantages of studying abroad outweigh the disadvantages? Although attending a semester of school overseas isn't for everyone, there are clear advantages to studying abroad, and the disadvantages can be minimized with careful planning, according to this article on NBC26.com. The article states that studying overseas offers the following advantages to international students: Mastering a new language. Having an increased sense of independence and self-reliance. Developing a sense of respect for other cultures. Having an advantage in the job…

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