If you are planning a trip abroad, check the expiration date of your passport. Many countries will deny entry if your passport expires within three to six months after your departure date from that country. According to the U.S. Department of State, you should allow at least six to eight weeks (or more during busy… Continue Reading
Stephanie Patterson is a published book author and travel columnist. Her latest book release is Know Before You Go: Traveling the U.S. and Abroad. She has seen a multitude of travelers facing situations that were beyond their control. Had they known what to expect, they could have averted the difficulties. Let’s keep that from happening to you.
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