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  • 2010-01-19 17:21:36 UTC By T+L
    Organizing a trip to Luang Prabang

    There are direct flights from Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Hanoi, and Siem Reap to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ). A passport valid for six months from date of arrival and a vi... More

  • 2009-12-04 11:30:19 UTC By T+L
    Visas in Istanbul

    You’ll need to buy a tourist visa upon your arrival at the airport, before you go through passport control. The amount varies depending on your nationality (for Americans it’s $20)... More

  • 2009-10-06 12:08:32 UTC By T+L
    Pay attentions to itineraries and confirmations

    Read itineraries and confirmations carefully so that there are no surprises. Only when you're completely positive of the details can you travel with confidence. - 2009 A-List Agent... More

  • 2009-07-24 13:14:38 UTC By T+L
    Scan your documents and e-mail them to yourself

    Scan your passport, telephone numbers, and credit card information and then e-mail them to yourself before you travel. This way, you’ll be able to get copies wherever there’s Inter... More

  • 2009-04-20 17:09:41 UTC By T+L
    Taiwan visa information

    Visas are not required for U.S. citizens staying in Taiwan for fewer than 30 days. More

  • 2008-12-22 11:21:14 UTC By T+L
    Essential forms for visiting Antarctica

    No visa is required for travel to Antarctica, but check with your tour operator or travel agent about requirements for other stops your ship may make. Travel insurance for emergenc... More

  • 2008-12-22 11:21:03 UTC By T+L
    Visa information for Seoul

    Visas are not required for U.S. citizens unless you plan to stay in korea for more than 30 days. More

  • 2008-12-22 11:20:42 UTC By T+L
    Trip Prep: Take care of important documents

    Carry paper duplicates of your passport, visa, and itinerary, and e-mail yourself electronic copies. With a password-protected itinerary on Google Docs, close friends and family ca... More

  • 2008-12-01 10:19:38 UTC By T+L
    Getting to Puerto Rico by air

    San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport—the Caribbean’s main hub—is serviced by numerous daily nonstop flights from major U.S. cities. Since Puerto Rico is a United State... More

  • 2008-12-01 10:19:01 UTC By T+L
    Visas in Bali

    Arrival in Bali can be frustrating, what with the long lines for passport check-in and visa purchase at the airport. Bali Concierge service, however, will pick you up at your arriv... More

  • 2008-12-01 10:10:47 UTC By T+L
    Passport changes for the just-married

    For those recently married, the safest bet is to book plane tickets under your maiden name. Many airlines insist that the name on your ticket match your passport. More

  • 2008-12-01 10:10:46 UTC By T+L
    Russian tourist visas

    Tourist visas are required and may be obtained at the Russian Consulate or through an authorized travel agency such as Go to Russia (www.gotorussia.com) or Exeter International (ww... More

  • 2008-12-01 10:10:24 UTC By T+L
    Passport expeditor location is key

    An expeditor should have a physical office located near embassies and consulates. More

  • 2008-12-01 10:10:05 UTC By T+L
    Bring a passport photo to Cambodia

    Make sure to bring a passport-sized photo en route to Cambodia--you'll have to get a visa at the airport. More

  • 2008-12-01 10:09:56 UTC By T+L
    Ordering additional visa pages

    Additional Visa pages for your passport may be ordered, free of charge (unless using their Expedited Service for $60), from the State Department (www.travel.state.gov). More

  • 2008-12-01 10:09:55 UTC By T+L
    Safe-keeping documents

    Carry, store (www.ekit.com) or email yourself zipped (www.winzip.com) copies of important documents (passport, credit cards, driver's license), which can be retrieved in an emergen... More

  • 2008-12-01 10:09:30 UTC By T+L
    Rules for using a passport expeditor

    When using a passport expeditor, apply as early as possible and use one that has locations nationally. More

  • 2008-12-01 10:09:30 UTC By T+L
    Choosing a passport expeditor

    When shopping for an expeditor, call around to make sure they're available to answer questions. More

  • 2008-12-01 10:07:59 UTC By T+L
    Safeguards if you lose your passport

    E-mail a scanned copy of your passport to an address that can be accessed while you're away, in case it gets lost in transit. More

  • 2008-12-01 10:06:19 UTC By T+L
    Handing over your passport at hotels

    You have no legal obligation to turn over your passport to a hotel for such a long period of time as overnight. Pack a photocopy and ask the front desk clerk to keep that—and not y... More

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