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The Top 5 Most Romantic Cities to Visit With Your US Passport
By Passport Editorial

It's almost Valentine's Day. In honor of the annual love-fest, why not plan a trip to one of the romantic cities described below? Each of the cities below is famous for having a romantic atmosphere that makes falling in love seem effortless-so much so that all 5 of them have been used as settings for some of the classic love stories of the silver screen: Paris, France:  Paris' reputation as the "City of Love" has made it the city of…

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Where to Keep Your US Passport
By Passport Editorial

Where is your US passport right now? Is it squirreled away in your desk drawer? In your purse? Still in the passport holder you wore around your neck on your last trip? Wrong, says Jean Chatzky of The Daily Journal.  According to Chatzky, because your passport is such an important document, it needs to be located somewhere safe, where you can find it instantly if you have to leave your house in an emergency.  She suggests making a list of…

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Get Your US Passport and Sail the Caribbean for Cheap!
By Passport Editorial

Are you looking for a cheap way to see the Caribbean? If you don't mind working and learning new skills, you can often find a position as a crew member on a private boat. If you have experience sailing, you might even make a little bit of cash. But don't worry, some boats will take you even if you are a complete landlubber, although you might have to pay a small fee each night for the privilege. The New York…

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Your US Passport-Your Ticket to a New Career as a Travel Writer
By Passport Editorial

Have you always wanted to be a travel writer? Do you dream of visiting Japan? Rough Guides has a new contest that could help you jump-start your career. Jaunted has the scoop: apparently, they are offering a chance to get training and experience as a professional travel writer for free. If you win the contest, you get a free trip to Tokyo, Japan. While you're there, you'll be doing research and writing to update the Rough Guides to Tokyo. You'll…

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Want to Visit the Valley of the Moon? Apply for a US Passport!
By Passport Editorial

Commercial space travel is still out of reach for everyone but the richest of the rich. However, Chile's "Valle de La Luna" (Spanish for "Valley of The Moon") is as close to walking on the surface of the moon as you can get without actually leaving the planet. Environmental Graffiti has an awesome post up with incredible pictures of this desolate valley. It really does look like a moonscape-the valley is barren of any plant life, and over the centuries…

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History of the US Passport
By Passport Editorial

Did you know that the first US passports were actually printed by Ben Franklin? According to this book review of "The Passport: The History Of Man's Most Travelled Document," the first US passports were made especially for the  United States legation in Paris, France around 1777. Franklin modeled them after the French passports of the time, and printed them from his own printing press. However, passports did not become commonplace until 1918, when carrying them abroad became mandatory instead of…

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Take Your US Passport Around The World Without Paying a Fortune
By Passport Editorial

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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