Day 2…Minnesota family visit…Ordering second passports today…Why?
Given the challenges of obtaining a Chinese visa, we chose to get second passports to simplify the process. Mailing off our only...
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Wrapping up e-visas, one more to go…Cruise lines don’t help…
Yesterday morning, we initiated and completed the process of applying for the required e-visas, also known as Electronic Travel Authorities (ETAs), for...
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Important visa news for 29 countries..How does this impact us, or does it?…
From Travel & Leisure online magazine here. "Passport Stamps Are Disappearing Across 29 Countries This Fall—Here’s What Travelers Need to Know What...
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Updated information on ETA (electronic travel authorization) fees for the UK…
On January 7, we posted new information about the UK requiring ETAs (electronic travel authorization) even when only flying through on a...
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Part 2, no passport?…Travel to These Stunning International Destinations Without One (with alternate documentation)……..
I stumbled across the following article, which may appeal to Americans (or others) who do not have a passport. Americans without a...
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Speaking of visas…Important news for cruisers and other travelers…
When we first began cruising in 2013, the cruise booking company we used provided some, although not all, visa requirements for...
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Important news about visiting and flying to the UK!!!…Even if only a layover…Even for cruise ports…
It's good to keep an eye out for current travel news. A few days ago, I read an article about the...
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Beware entry fees to various countries…Research before traveling….Here’s a list…
Here's an interesting article from Travel and Leisure Magazine with important information for world travelers from this site: "Here's When the...
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Immigration changed the rules again…Oops…Tom spilled iced tea on his laptop…Medical test results!!!…
Based on a new document posted in the past 24 hours, it appears that Home Affairs will allow visa extension candidates...
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Exciting news from the bush with short video…Trying to find our missing bags…
https://youtu.be/-Q5KR9cZ7_8 Louise sent us this short video of Nina's new baby, born only a few days ago. Once we return to Marloth...
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