International travel, aided with a passport, is on the rise – amounting to 2% of the global gross domestic product in 2018. This is six percent more than 2017 and though the final figures are not in for 2019 yet, it is expected to be even higher. But why and where are the travelers headed to? Looking back in 1950, there were 25 million international tourists. This rose to 166 million in 1970 and 435 million in 1990 and then 1.4 billion traveling over the holidays last year. The growth of budget airlines has made international travel easier for many …
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An Inspiration to Explore
The upcoming holiday of Columbus Day has fallen out of favor with parts of the United States; however, the early explorers were some of the first world travelers. And in a sense, Columbus had a passport of sorts – the sponsorship of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. While it is true that the Vikings arrived and settled before Columbus, and the Native Americans arrived here even earlier, it was his re-discovery of the Americas, if you would, that truly ignited the expansion of the known world, gave us the land we enjoy today, and possibly even our desire to explore …
Border Crossing With Ease
I will contest that we live in the greatest country on the planet, but sometimes we just want to explore the rest of this beautiful world.
Make a Passport
How to make a passport! The concept of being under one ruler’s protection, while in the lands of another, has probably existed since rulers and lands were first invented. The earliest mention of an object we might recognize as a passport appears in the Bible, in the often overlooked book of Nehemiah. It was in the early 20th century that passports, as we know them today, began to be used. The first modern British passport was the product of the British Nationality and Status Aliens Act 1914. It consisted of a single page, folded into eight and was held together …
Angola Travel Advisory
Angola Travel Advisory Travel Advisory April 9, 2019 Angola – Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions Exercise normal precautions in Angola. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Exercise increased caution in: Urban areas due to crime and kidnapping. Read the Safety and Security section on the country information page. If you decide to travel to Angola: Do not physically resist any robbery attempt. Use caution when walking or driving at night. Keep a low profile. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Follow …
45 Safety Tips For Travel
45 Safety Tips For Travel – How To Stay Safe On Your Next Trip Kashlee KucheranApril 15, 2019 TravelTravel Tips & Deals Travel safety is a big deal, yet something that is commonly overlooked by excited travelers. I get it… you’ve booked a sweet getaway and you just want to relax, tour around and take some time off. Getting super involved with safety measures, precautions and preparing for the worst sounds like a vacation buzz-kill. And it is – until you find yourself in danger or victim to a crime. Travelers need to be 100x’s more aware and prepared than …
The Union of Comoros
Security Alert for Comoros Political UnrestThu, 28 Mar 2019 Location: Throughout the three islands of the Union of the Comoros Event: The Union of the Comoros is experiencing gunfire, political unrest, and infrastructure disruptions. US Government personnel have been ordered to depart the country. Actions to take: Reconsider travel to the Union of Comoros. Monitor local media for updates. Avoid crowds. Avoid demonstrations. Be mindful when traveling. Le poste Security Alert for Comoros Political Unrest d’abord apparu sur U.S. Embassy in Madagascar & Comoros.
Baby Passport
Useful facts and tips about getting a passport for your child Traveling with our loved ones is a very common thing we all want to do. And when it comes to spending time with somebody we care for – our children are always the ideal travel-buddy! But getting a passport for your child might take you through some rough steps. Taking this into consideration we have put together some useful tips and facts about how to obtain a passport for your child if you are facing certain difficult situations: 1. Recent changes As of 2001, the U.S. government requires both …
