The ability to travel and enjoy the world is one of the most enriching experiences one can ever have.  Although we’re noticing civil unrest in certain parts of the world today, every country presents some unpredictability.  A responsible traveler is also an informed traveler and the U.S. State Department regularly informs the American public of conditions abroad that may affect their safety and security.  These notices come in the form of Travel Alerts or Travel Warnings and the list of Alerts and Warnings issued since the beginning of the year follow below. (more…)

Civil unrest and political tension in Egypt continues to escalate in major cities throughout the country including Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor and Suez.  Foreign tourists and business travelers who are currently in Egypt find themselves in the midst of unpredictable chaos and threats to their safety. The U.S. State Department, British Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and Australian Department of Foreign Affairs are among the Foreign Ministries that have issued travel warnings urging citizens to postpone non-essential travel to Egypt.  However, with the cancelation of flights to Cairo and other cities by major airlines like Delta, Lufthansa and Air Berlin, the Government imposed curfew, the absence of law enforcement and the disruption in the communication networks, foreign travelers in Egypt are faced with questions about their safety.  So what should travelers do? (more…)

World Footprints on location in New Orleans

From the Winter Olympics, New Orleans and the White House to Eritera, South Africa, Ted Geisel’s Dr. Seuss and everywhere in between, each week World Footprints enjoyed engaging and informative interviews with global citizens around the world.  Listener response was incredible and we’re really delighted to share links to the most popular shows of 2010.  A few of the shows listed below were broadcast prior to our name change from Travel’n On to World Footprints.  Indeed, 2010 was full of great experiences and amazing guests and 2011 promises even more excitement so stay tuned.  In the interim…happy listening!! (more…)

The U.S. Department of State is set to increase passport fees for the third time in five years.  Effective July 13, 2010, U.S. Passport fees are set to jump dramatically for both new and renewing passports. (more…)

As Travel’n On has been reporting,the final phase of The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) will go into effect on June 1, 2009.  WHTI requires all citizens of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Bermuda to have a passport or other accepted document that establishes the bearer’s identity and nationality to enter or depart the United States from within the Western Hemisphere.

This travel initiative is being implemented in two phases:

• Air travel requirements went into effect January 23, 2007 and now all travelers including children must present a passport or secure travel document when entering the United States by air.
• Land/Sea requirements are transitioning toward standard and consistent documents for all travelers entering the country with full implementation on June 1, 2009.

As of June 1, 2009, WHTI will requiress travelers to present a passport or other approved secure document denoting citizenship and identity for all land and sea travel into the United States.  WHTI establishes document requirements for travelers entering the United States who were previously exempt, including citizens of the U.S., Canada and Bermuda. 

For more information visit the Department of Homeland Security website or the U.S. Department of State’s website.