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Trusted Traveler Programs: Are You Enrolled?
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Have you noticed more and more travelers skipping right by you in airport lines recently?   If so, they are probably part of a Trusted Traveler Program - a program developed by Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to speed up the travel process.  Trusted Traveler Programs provide expedited travel for pre-approved, low risk travelers through dedicated lanes and kiosks. There are several different TTP’s you can apply for depending on the type of travel you plan on doing. …

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Southwest Airline Flight Personnel Need Passport by End of 2013
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Dallas-based Southwest Airlines is planning to begin providing international service. They expect to offer the new service in 2014. The airline doesn't currently fly to destinations outside of the United States. To prepare for this international phase of the airline's history, Southwest announced that it would require all of its pilots and flight attendants to get passports by the end of 2013. By making the announcement so far in advance, the airline is taking steps to ensure that none of…

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Guide to Tipping in Top Destinations for US Travelers
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As part of your preparations for traveling internationally, it is always best to learn about the specific tipping customs in your destination countries. Different cultures have different norms. In the U.S., tipping big for exceptional service is a compliment and it is much appreciated by person receiving the tip. But in some countries, over tipping for a service can be a personal insult. A study done at Cornell University shows that U.S. citizens are the best tippers and that they…

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4 Great Apps for International Travel
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If you want to make your international adventure even better, don’t forget to pack your smartphone. Looking for flight updates? There’s an app for that. Looking for a good restaurant, an easy way to figure out the local currency exchange, a GPS walking map or some help with language translation? There are apps for that, too. And most of them are free. There are even apps to take your own passport photo. A good travel app can make your international…

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Passport Photo Tips & Common Mistakes to Avoid
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Unlike other photos you have taken, your passport photo won’t be about finding your good side or taking the shot from the most flattering angle. Your passport will have to adhere to a very strict set of government regulations to make sure that it will be approved by the State Department. Some of the most important rules for passport photos include: Full color only Final size 2” x 2” with head measuring between 1” and 1 3/8” from bottom of chin…

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What Should You Do If Your Passport Is Lost or Stolen While Traveling Abroad?
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Traveling to a foreign country should be a wonderful experience, but if your passport is lost or stolen while you are abroad, it will be anything but fun. Not only does it create concerns about identity theft, but without your passport you won’t be able to leave a foreign country to return home. The best thing you can do to protect yourself is to plan ahead. Before your trip, scan the information page of your passport and print a copy…

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Sharing Your Summer Vacation Photos
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Summer is the time when most U.S. citizens choose to travel abroad especially for family vacations and for students participating in international study programs. Unfortunately, with the increase in summer travel there is also an increase in home burglaries and scams.  According to the FBI, burglary rates overall increase around 10 percent in the summer months of July and August.  Furthermore, many cyber thieves troll social networks for personal information that can be used in online fraud scams. According to…

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Travel Alert: Measles Outbreak in Pakistan May Lead to International Travel Ban
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An uncontrolled measles outbreak is taking its toll on Pakistan. A report released last month stated that less than four months into the new year, there have already been 25,401 reported cases of measles in Pakistan, and 146 children have already died as a result of this disease. This uncontrolled measles outbreak may soon lead to an international travel ban in Pakistan. Dr. Sania Nishtar, Pakistan’s Minister for Information and Technology, Education and Trainings, and Science and Technology, said that…

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