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Have you always wanted to travel the world, but never been able to come up with the dough? These days, if you aren't afraid to talk to strangers or to get your hands dirty, there are lots of ways to take your US passport around the world for cheap. 1. Working on an Organic Farm: If you volunteer with WWOOF (World Wide Opportunities On Organic Farms), you can arrange to work at an organic farm overseas in exchange for food…
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The new Harry Potter movie, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, just came out yesterday. Hardcore Harry Potter fans have probably already seen it, maybe even more than once. The next film, the first installment of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, is not going to be out until next November. What's a Harry Potter fan (young or old) to do until then? Well, you could get a passport and take a plane to Great Britain, where the books were…
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Can getting a passport help you find your soulmate? Sounds bizarre, doesn't it? Not to Air New Zealand! They're currently offering $200 off to single travelers who book a ticket on their "Matchmaking Flight." The flight leaves from Los Angeles on October 13, 2009. A plane full of single people will fly to Auckland, New Zealand to attend a "Matchmaking Ball" held 3 nights later, which should give you just enough time to shake off your jet lag. You'll also…
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A cruise is a wonderful way to relax...there's lots of food, lots of drinks and a chance to stop at a variety of interesting and cool destinations while you work on a killer suntan. What could be more luxurious than that? This summer and fall, luxury doesn't have to cost that much. The slow tourist season has led cruise lines to slash their prices and hold some incredible sales. For example, check out these cruise deals posted on the New…
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If you're thinking of traveling abroad, why not go beyond visiting tourist sites and eating at local restaurants? By attending cooking classes in another country, you'll gain skills that you can take home with you, and you'll be able to recreate the tastes of your favorite local cuisine in your own kitchen. This article on Concierge.com has a wonderful, in-depth article on how you can use your US passport to improve your culinary skills. Here are several reasons you might…
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The Department of State put a lot of effort into publicizing the changes to US travel requirements that became law on June 1st. They added a clock to US Passport Agency's web site, counting down to the second when the new rules would go into effect. They made announcement after announcement, starting months ahead of time. However, for all their outreach, there were at least 2 people that the State Department failed to reach with their warnings: Former US Presidents…
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Are you getting married in the near future? If you've been living on your own for awhile, you may not need the traditional wedding gifts of household appliances and dishes. And, if you're like me, the thought of someone spending a lot of money on nice china just because "it's something you're supposed to have once you're married" may make you cringe. If this sounds familiar, consider using a honeymoon registry instead of the traditional wedding registry. A honeymoon registry…
