If you or someone that you know has been convicted of a sex crime that requires registration on a federal and/or local sex offender registry, you may have a lot of questions about what that means with regards to travel outside of the country.

(Please note that this article should not be construed as legal advice. ... Read More ›

Every year, the Henley Passport Index issues a report on the strength of different passports around the world. The “strongest” passport in the world is the one that lets the bearer enter the most countries without obtaining a visa (or a visa on arrival) first. In 2018, the country with the strongest passport was Germany. ... Read More ›

If you’re tired of standing in a long airport security line and enviously watching all the TSA Precheck people fly through security, then it’s time to become one of those people and make other travelers jealous!

Enrolling in TSA Precheck is a lot simpler and more affordable than you might think. If you’ve never enrolled ... Read More ›

You submitted your application through the post office 4 weeks ago, and you expect it to arrive any day now.  Low and behold, instead of a passport in your mailbox, there is a letter issued by the Passport Agency alerting you that they need additional documents or information to issue your passport.  You know that ... Read More ›

Your semester in China is right around the corner, and all you need is your China student visa!  Most Chinese Consulates, including the Chicago Consulate, require students who are staying in China for over 180 to be fingerprinted when they apply for their visa.  This means they have to apply in person at a Consulate, ... Read More ›

The everyday traveler can get a lot of benefits from typical travel insurance. But business travelers and frequent international travelers can sometimes require protections that standard coverage doesn’t include.

If you are someone who travels regularly for work, you may want to consider investing in business travel insurance or even travel accident insurance. Let’s take a ... Read More ›

Applying to renew your Chinese passport requires an in person visit to a Chinese Consulate.  Not every state has a Chinese Consulate, so for many people this means they have to travel out of state to get their Chinese passport.

The China Consulate is broken up into jurisdictions.  When you apply for a Chinese passport, or ... Read More ›

Our world is a complicated place that changes from moment to moment. Countries that were deemed unsafe to travel to just a few years ago are now tourism hot spots, and favorite getaways can quickly turn into hostile territories. In a perfect world we would all be able to travel freely and enjoy safety and ... Read More ›

If watching the ball drop from your couch has started to get a bit old, take a look at this list of New Year’s celebrations around the world. Perhaps you can find some inspiration for your next New Year’s party, or better yet, find a new place to visit next year.