You’re about to set foot on foreign soil. Are you prepared to be there? If you’ve done the following, you’re in good shape: 1. Fill out the emergency information page of your passport. You never knowmore>>
Leave the kitchen sink at home. For that matter, leave everything but the essentials at home. When traveling, light is key. You’ll be glad your bag or backpack doesn’t weigh 500lbs. when you’re sprintingmore>>
First and foremost, use your common sense. Be aware of your surroundings. Always keep tabs on where you are in relation to your hostel, hotel or other public places. If you’re lost, don’t look the part.more>>
The available passport application forms are double-sided. Although the second pages require no data from the applicant, they contain important information and official legal statements and are a requiredmore>>
Call The National Passport Information Center (NPIC) 1-900-225-5674 1-888-362-8668 (for credit card users with Visa, MasterCard, American Express) The Department of State receives NO income from themore>>
How Do I Change My Name on My U.S. Passport? If your name has been legally changed since your passport was issued: Complete form DS-19, Passport Amendment/Validation Application, enclose a certifiedmore>>
What should I do if my passport is lost or stolen? 1. Report the loss or theft by applying (in person) for a new passport 2. Complete Application for Passport, Form DS-11 Complete Question #18 as follows: Writemore>>
Children need to feel secure and comfortable in their surroundings. With that in mind, it’s best to consider chain hotels or motels for your vacation. more>>
The Eurail Global Pass is the European Rail Passes with the most extensive travel possibilities: practically unlimited travel in Global Pass countries.more>>
Most railway systems feature two classes of travel – 1st and 2nd class. As with air travel, First Class is more luxurious, and more expensive. Second class is similar to coach, with comfortable seats more>>
If it’s pampering, style and a good night’s sleep you desire, you can’t beat the luxury and comfort of overnight hotel trains. Links to hotel trains: Artesia de Nuit (France, Italy) CityNightLinemore>>
If you’re less concerned with speed and more interested in the breathtaking view along the way, scenic trains are the way to go. They offer a more leisurely train ride through some of Europe’s most beautifulmore>>
First introduced in France in 1981, Eurail’s high-speed trains travel up to 190 miles per hour on a dedicated track. In other words, you can travel from Paris to Marseille in just over four hours. Hamburgmore>>
Harahan police and members of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office are going out weekly to hunt for the animals, which pose a danger to the community. more>>
Harahan police and members of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office are going out weekly to hunt for the animals, which pose a danger to the community. more>>
Gov. Bobby Jindal's top budget architect says the state will have enough money to cover the costs of privatizing all but one of the 10 LSU-run hospitals.more>>
Gov. Bobby Jindal's top budget architect says the state will have enough money to cover the costs of privatizing all but one of the 10 LSU-run hospitals.more>>
Three years after the Gulf oil disaster, areas of the South Louisiana marsh fall silent. more>>
Three years after the Gulf oil disaster, areas of the South Louisiana marsh fall silent. Researchers expected the wildlife population to be impacted by oil in the first year and then bounce back. In some areas, that has yet to happen.more>>
A Sacramento man arrested for calling 911 more than 100 times in the last month -- because he believes his body is controlled by satellites -- says he won't stop until lawmakers launch an investigation.more>>
A Sacramento man arrested for calling 911 more than 100 times in the last month -- because he believes his body is controlled by satellites -- says he won't stop until lawmakers launch an investigation.more>>
The Washington State Patrol says the Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River at Mount Vernon has collapsed, dumping vehicles and people into the water.more>>
The Washington State Patrol says the Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River at Mount Vernon has collapsed, dumping vehicles and people into the water.more>>
After 17 seasons in the NFL, Saints head coach Sean Payton is experiencing a first. He opens up about that and more, including the plan for the Black and Gold's new 3-4 defense.more>>
After 17 seasons in the NFL, Saints head coach Sean Payton is experiencing a first. He opens up about that and more, including the plan for the Black and Gold's new 3-4 defense and how it could help improvemore>>
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