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.

Lonely Planet has released its annual lists of the best travel destinations for the next year. This list is always hotly anticipated, because Lonely Planet does such a good job of staying on top of which countries, cities, and even regions have upcoming events, new attractions, discounts, and other benefits weighing in their favor ... Read More ›

Name: Santa Claus.

Aliases: “Santa.” Kris Kringle. St. Nick. The Jolly Old Fat Man.

Mission: To deliver presents to all of the good children of the world in one night, annually.

Accomplices: Eight flying reindeer. Elves. Mrs. Claus. A loose cannon known as “Rudolph.”

Focus of Investigation: How does Santa Claus visit all of the children in just one ... Read More ›

If you have someone in your family or friend group whose passport is simply overflowing with stamps, then we have some great gift suggestions for you. Frequent travelers — especially people who travel a lot internationally — will love these gifts to help them remember their journeys, travel in greater comforter, and ... Read More ›

The Travel has put a fascinating list of twenty countries where it is exceptionally hard for Americans and other travelers to get a tourist visa. From authoritarian governments to extreme privacy policies to a simple lack of a tourism industry, here are a few of our favorite highlights from the list.

Saudi Arabia

Thanks to a ... Read More ›

If you’re attempting to speak intelligibly about Brexit at your upcoming holiday parties, you only need one talking point: “Brexit is a mess.”

The big news last month was that Theresa May had successfully arrived at a draft agreement with the European Union regarding the terms of Britain’s exit from the EU. The news that ... Read More ›

Planning to visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE)? Then we have good news for you. While you do need a visa (on arrival for US passport holders) to visit the UAE, extending your visa just got a lot easier.

Most people who visit the UAE do so with either a visit visa, which is valid ... Read More ›