Dressing up and asking for treats may be a long-standing American Halloween tradition, but the U.S. isn’t the only place the holiday is celebrated with flair. Halloween traditions around the world range from bonfires and fairy sightings to partying at Count Dracula’s castle. Check out our four favorite Halloween traditions […]
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Need to renew your passport? You may want to act sometime in the next few months. The LA Times recently reported that September through December is the passport renewal slow season. That’s according to the US State Department. Apparently demand always heats up in January and stays strong through the
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We usually focus on travel outside of the United States. International travel and all of the documents that go along with it are, after all, our business. But today we thought we’d take a moment to look at what’s happening with US travel. How many people are visiting the
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Passport requirements for kids age 15 and under are actually quite similar to the requirements for adults. You’ll need to prove the child is a US citizen, fill out a form, and provide a photo. There are just a few more passport requirements for children that involve proving the child is
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If you’re wondering how to get a passport for a child, you’re in the right place. The process for getting a passport for children under the age of 16 is a bit different than obtaining a passport for adults. Instead of being able to mail in your child’s passport application,
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A social security number isn’t something that your baby is automatically given when he or she is born. It’s possible to opt out of a social security number. Some websites will tell you that this is a great idea to protect your baby’s privacy. Those sites are dumb. Not to
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Whether your upcoming overseas trip is months, weeks or days away, you’ll need a current passport. While your departure date doesn’t change the fact that you need a passport, it does make a difference on how you go about getting your passport in time. Passport wait times can range from
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Your passport is the most secure form of identification that you carry. It’s much more complex than your driver’s license or even your credit cards. While passports used to be simple paper books, modern US passports now have all sorts of technology and cross-protections at work to keep your identity safe and
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 Whether you’re scheduling a last-minute trip or just realized you or your family members’ passports are not up to date, there may come a time when you need a passport ASAP. The U.S. Department of State’s routine processing time for passports is six to eight weeks, and its expedited
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Due to the effects of global warming, some of the world’s most beautiful and unique destinations are in danger. Chief among those destinations is the Great Barrier Reef. The world’s largest living organism has been suffering more and more damage every year. The reef is suffering immense coral bleaching, and
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