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Get a Passport Quick to See Christopher Robin’s Bookstore
By Passport Editorial

In Dartmouth, England, the Harbor Bookshop has long been an important destination for fans of Winnie the Pooh. The bookstore was once owned by the real-life Christopher Robin. Now, unfortunately, it is set to close in September, a victim of rising rental rates and a change in how people buy books these days. Rowland Abram, who currently owns the shop with his wife, explained his reasons for closing to the BBC: "There are various reasons. The book trade has undergone…

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Polite Thief Returns Stolen Passport
By Passport Editorial

When your passport is stolen, the last thing you'd expect the thief to do is to take the time to mail it back to you. But that's what happened to one US tourist vacationing in England in May, according to the BBC. The tourist, a 73-year-old woman, was waiting with her husband for a train to the airport when a young man stole her handbag, which contained a little over $8,000 worth of jewels. The woman replaced her stolen passport…

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US Passport Requirements to Rock the Boat with Weezer
By Passport Editorial

In America's fame-obsessed culture, it's probably not a surprise that theme cruises featuring rock stars and celebrities are the newest travel trend. And now, my Gen-X brethren, it's time to dust off those old worn out flannels (you know you still have one or two in a closet somewhere), because the latest theme cruise was designed just for you: a chance to rock out with old school indie rock music from Weezer and Dinosaur Jr. (via Gadling). The "Weezer Cruise,"…

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Beat the Heat With a US Passport
By Passport Editorial

The dog days of summer are here, and at least in some parts of the country, being outside past noon is downright unpleasant. In Oklahoma City today, the high is expected to hit 104! According to Wikipedia, the ancient Romans believed that during the dog days, "the seas boiled, wine turned sour, Quinto raged in anger, dogs grew mad, and all creatures became languid, causing to man burning fevers, hysterics, and phrensies." If you're looking for an escape from summer's…

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Students: Get a New Passport and You Can Study Abroad in Norway
By Passport Editorial

Studying abroad is often seen as a bit of a luxury. The cost varies depending on the program, but in many cases that's a fair assessment. However, if you're interested in living in the land of the midnight sun, you should know that Norway lets all students study at its public universities tuition-free- in most cases, even students from other countries. Huge hat tip to Matador Travel for publicizing this little-known but incredibly useful fact! Of course, you'll still have…

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Get a Passport Quick to Fly New International Routes
By Passport Editorial

This summer, several airlines have announced exciting new international routes that bring the world just a little bit closer to your doorstep. Here's a rundown of the some of the most interesting new options for departing the United States (via Jaunted, unless otherwise noted): Europe If you're on the West Coast and need a cheap flight to Europe, Condor Airlines now offers low-cost flights from Seattle, Washington to Frankfurt, Germany.  If you live in the Southeast, Dutch Airline ArkeFly has…

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Want to Visit Cuba Legally? Get Your Passport Application Now!
By Passport Editorial

If you've always wanted to visit Cuba without breaking the law, you'd better get your passport application in now. Under President Obama, the US Treasury Department has begun to issue "people-to-people" licenses to travel companies, allowing them to take ordinary Americans on guided tours of the island. According to the New York Times, the government has been taking its sweet time when it comes to issuing the licenses, but nevertheless, eight tour operators have already been given the go-ahead. Tom…

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