15 places you need a visa or ETA to travel with an American passport
If you hold an American passport, you’re probably used to traveling internationally with relative ease. You may be surprised, then, to learn that several countries still require Americans to jump through some hoops to visit. As of May 2025, at least 15 countries require American citizens to obtain either a
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This International Flight Had to Turn Around Because the Pilot Forgot His Passport
There are a lot of things that can cause a flight to get diverted. Be it bad weather, air traffic control issues, or an onboard emergency, the list goes on and on. And for the most part, they’re all pretty understandable. However, in late March, a plane had to turn
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You’ll Soon Need a Real ID to Fly — but Can You Use Your Passport Instead?
Chances are you’ve heard about the Real ID — maybe you already have one. The gist is that starting May 7, 2025, every U.S. citizen who is 18 years and older will need a Real ID or approved alternative to fly domestically. If you don’t have one, you’ll be denied entry
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U.S. State Department Releases Additional Dates for Special In-person Passport Fairs Across the Country
The U.S. Department of State has released new dates through March for its special passport fairs around the country for travelers who must apply in person. The special passport acceptance fairs will take place in states across the United States from Florida to New Jersey, Texas, and beyond. Travelers under
