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 knowFull Story >
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 sprintingFull Story >
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.Full Story >
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 requiredFull Story >
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 theFull Story >
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 certifiedFull Story >
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: WriteFull Story >
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. Full Story >
The Eurail Global Pass is the European Rail Passes with the most extensive travel possibilities: practically unlimited travel in Global Pass countries.Full Story >
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 Full Story >
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) CityNightLineFull Story >
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 beautifulFull Story >
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. HamburgFull Story >
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