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Social Media Plays a Large Part in How People Travel, But You May Want to Ignore its Influence While Planning Your Next Trip
It’s no secret that social media has a substantial influence on our everyday lives. It plays a large part in how we connect and communicate with people, and gives us a glimpse into other cultures around the globe. Many people look to social media to decide where they want to ...
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Announcing Swift’s New Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations
We’re excited to announce that we’ve recently opened up twelve new pick-up and drop-off locations around the United States! Our new offices offer a secure location for customers to drop off their passport and visa applications, which will then be sent to our main office in Chicago. Once our team ...
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Swift’s New Schengen Visa Service
Online Form – Schengen Visa Blog One of the toughest visas to apply for is the Schengen visa. In order to obtain a Schengen visa, most applicants will need to appear in person at a foreign consulate, and more often than not, that consulate is a plane ride away. The ...
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Ten Benefits of Traveling That Will Make You Want to Book a Plane Ticket ASAP
Our thoughts and opinions don’t always align with those of the people around us. But if there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that people love to travel. There are many reasons we travel – for the adventure, relaxation, and the culture (to name a few). Better yet? ...
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Goodbye 2019, Hello 2020! A Look Back at Swift’s Year and What We Look Forward to Accomplishing in the New Decade
Goodbye 2019, Hello 2020! A Look Back at Swift’s Year and What We Look Forward to Accomplishing in the New Decade Time flies, doesn’t it? It seems like just yesterday we were celebrating the start of 2019, and now find ourselves preparing for 2020. A new decade is upon us! ...
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Shopping For a Travel Addict This Holiday Season? Here’s Our Swift Gift Guide to Ten Unique Travel Gifts That Give Off Major Wanderlust Vibes
Before you know it… BAM. The holiday season is upon us! Out of nowhere it seems you’re looking at houses covered in decorations, smelling the aroma of fresh-baked cookies, and are (as usual) struggling to find that perfect gift for your loved ones. Why’s it always so complicated to come ...
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Have Wanderlust but Can’t Wander? How to Have an Amazing Staycation
“Wanderlust”: (n) a German word. A strong desire to travel. Imagine you’re on a beautiful tropical island. It’s a perfect 76 degrees, and the warm sun is shining down. With your toes in the sand, a waiter comes by and drops off a refreshing beverage to your beach cabana. Nothing ...
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Traveling is Here to Stay, but its Substantial Threat on the Environment Needs to Make a Quick Exit
We know that travel isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, but we do need to realize that the travel industry can have a dangerous impact on the environment. Since 1990, carbon dioxide emissions from international flights have increased by a shocking 83 percent. This has added to the cycle of rapidly ...
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Is It Safe to Travel to Hong Kong? The Latest News and Travel Safety
Since June 9th, 2019, protests have been a huge issue in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong government proposed a bill that would allow China to extradite fugitives to the mainland – which led to many of Hong Kong’s citizens coming together to protest. The government says it’s still open to ...
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