All posts by David P

What Color is Your Passport?

For US citizens, it might seem natural and right for passports to be dark blue. But did you know that US passports come in colors other than blue? Around the world, passports come in a variety of shades, but almost all passports are issued in one of just four standard colors: blue, green, red, and black.

Colors have Meanings

With only four standard colors of passports in use around the world, many nations use … Continue reading »

Passport Processing Problems? Call for Help!

Most of the time, passport processing proceeds without any problems. Every once in a while, though, travelers run into complications … Continue reading »

Proving US Citizenship Without a Birth Certificate

Every person who is born on US soil is automatically granted US citizenship. When you apply for a passport, your … Continue reading »

Passport Cards: Your Questions Answered

US passport cards are becoming increasingly popular… and that means that more and more travelers have questions about passport cards! … Continue reading »

How to Use the Online US Passport Application

When you hear that the US State Department lets you complete your passport application online, you might think that it … Continue reading »

Should You Get That Souvenir Passport Stamp?

It used to be that one of the most fun things about travel was collecting travel stamps in your passport. … Continue reading »

Keeping Your Passport Safe at Hotels

Whether your taste in hotels runs more to 5 star luxury or to budget backpacker hostels, you’re going to want … Continue reading »

REAL ID Deadline for Domestic Flights Set for 2018

The US Department of Homeland Security has just released the latest update on the REAL ID Act. The REAL ID … Continue reading »