Charles Chatman was sent to prison for 27 years for a crime he didn’t commit. Now, 2 years after DNA evidence from the case exonerated him, he is still having trouble getting a US passport.
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For the past several years, traveling to Europe has been an expensive proposition. With the euro worth more than the dollar, US travelers would lose an irritatingly large portion of their trip budget at the exchange counter. Now, the euro is falling, which means that traveling to Europe is becoming cheaper than it's been for quite some time. Is it time to apply for your passport renewal and book a flight? Perhaps so. Jaunted notes that for the euro, "a…
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Are you an amateur filmmaker? Do you love to travel? If you'd like to turn your passion for film and desire to see the world into an actual career, Gap Adventures and National Geographic have a contest that will probably interest you: They are offering one lucky young filmmaker the chance to film a travel documentary about sustainable tourism in the Amazon rainforest with industry veteran Trent O'Donnell. (h/t Gadling) Do a good job, and National Geographic will even show…
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For most people, a lost passport is simply a major inconvenience. However, for Lindsay Lohan, it could mean 180 days in jail. The young starlet was due back in court this morning to deal with issues related to her probation. She was also supposed to have completed 13 alcohol education classes. According to the Cleveland Leader, she had only completed 10 when she flew off to France for the Cannes Film Festival. Now, either Lohan has lost her passport or…
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The warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico are the summer vacation spot of choice for many American families, supporting a tourism industry worth $20 billion per year. However, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill is growing larger every day, making tourists understandably nervous about vacationing anywhere that might be in its path. Currently, no oil has washed ashore in Florida, home of some of the most popular beaches. However, as of Monday of last week, the Miami Herald was reporting…
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It's already May, and that means it's time to start shopping around for summer travel deals. Here's how to end up with an incredible, affordable summer vacation in 3 easy steps: Step 1- Apply for your US passport renewal Some of the best travel deals this summer will take you out of the country. Since you now need your passport even for most trips to our neighbors in Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean, it makes sense to go ahead and…
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According to this article on NorthlandsNewsCenter.com, Minnesotans will soon be able to purchase an enhanced driver's license, which can be used instead of a US passport to cross the border into Mexico or Canada. The new license will cost an extra $15 above and beyond the normal costs for getting a license in Minnesota. That makes it a much cheaper option than getting a US passport. In an article on local ABC affiliate WDIO.com, Minnesota state Rep. Roger Reinert, the…
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One of the perks of being an American citizen is that there are lots of countries that you don't need a visa to visit, or that will let you get a visa at the airport when you arrive. However, some countries require that you apply for a travel visa in advance. In most cases, this means sending a visa application and your passport off to the appropriate embassy or consulate for the country you are visiting. But before you send…
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There's almost nothing worse than losing your passport the day before you are supposed to leave on an international trip-except, perhaps, losing it while you are far from home in another country. What should you do if this happens to you? The following process will help you get your lost passport replaced ASAP. Step 1: Calm Down Losing a passport in another country can send you in panic mode faster than almost anything else. Panic accomplishes nothing, so the first…
