The idea of a World’s Fair may seem somewhat quaint, calling to mind the first Great Exposition in London, England in 1851 or the electrical exhibits at the the Chicago World’s Fair of 1893. However, the practice of holding international expositions has continued to this day. Now, as then, the expositions provide countries with an opportunity to show off, whether it be by displaying new technologies or through cultural and artistic exhibitions.
Read ArticleCruise Ship Weddings: Why You Might Need An Expedited Passport
Something old? Check. Something new? Check. Something borrowed? Check. Valid passport? Hey,wait a minute…
These days, cruise ship weddings are replacing more expensive destination weddings as the ceremony of choice for budget-conscious couples who love to travel.
Read ArticleStolen Passports Increasingly Common in El Paso, Texas
If you live in El Paso, keep a close eye on your US passport. According to local TV station NewsChannel9, stolen passports are on the rise as thieves target US citizens for their travel documents.
Read ArticleLost Passport Could Derail Foreign Adoption
A Massachusetts woman whose purse was stolen lost more than her wallet-she also lost her passport, complicating her plans to adopt a little girl from Ethiopia.
According to WBZTV.com , Colleen MacRae was shopping inside a Home Depot store when a man distracted her and then made off with her purse.
Read ArticleNew 24-Hour Passport Office To Open In New Hampshire
A new 24-hour passport office will be opening in Portsmouth, New Hampshire later this year. The office will be located at the National Passport Center in Portsmouth, which has 840 employees but is not open to the public yet.
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Do You Need a Passport to Go To The Virgin Islands?
As winter storms slam large parts of the US (again), one way to soothe yourself is to book a vacation someplace tropical. If you are planning a trip to the Virgin Islands, you may be wondering whether or not you need a passport to go.
Read ArticleWhat is the Passport Denial Program?
What is the Passport Denial Program, and could it keep you from getting your passport?
The Passport Denial Program was set up to prevent parents who owe child support from being able to get a passport and leave the country.
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