Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the vast selection of national parks throughout the U.S. and its territories, but one location requires a valid passport to enter. The National Park of American Samoa is one of the most remote of its kind, located around 2,600 miles Southwest of Hawaii. This national park is accessible by plane to Pago … Read more
That’ll teach her. One mom’s tough decision to leave her daughter behind, who forgot her passport, has sparked a massive online debate. In an essay for Business Insider, Cheryl Maguire explained how she and her 21-year-old daughter had a “nostalgic” trip to Turks and Caicos on their calendar, with plans to recreate photos from past … Read more
This summer’s most unexpected New York adventure starts at the library and ends in a neighborhood you didn’t know existed. Longtime New Yorkers and tourists alike are racing across the five boroughs in pursuit of a different collectible this month: World Cup passport stamps. A free “NYC Neighborhood Passport” launched ahead of the 2026 FIFA … Read more
Enemy at the e-gates? An enraged Chinese passenger was apprehended after attacking an airport’s automated passport gates in Thailand, as seen in wild footage. The flyer, Zheng Liwei, 30, had been trying to pass through the checkpoint at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok on Wednesday, May 13, Viral Press reported. However, he mistakenly tried to … Read more
Lights, camera… and one little Chinatown film shop that gets a lot of action. A tiny, unassuming photography store on 77 Elizabeth St. is suddenly the hottest place in town for a glow-up — the passport kind. Eliz Digital, a cramped Chinatown photo counter, has amassed a cult following of New Yorkers sprinting in for … Read more
The world’s most powerful passport has been revealed in a quarterly ranking — and sadly, it’s not the United States. The Henley Passport Index ranks all the world’s passports according to the number of destinations holders can access without a prior visa. And after analyzing data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), looking at … Read more
They’re stamping them out. If you’ve ever looked at your passport like a scrapbook of adventures from across the globe, brace yourself: stamps are disappearing. Twenty-nine European countries will begin phasing out physical stamps in favor of digital entry systems, beginning October 12. ChatGPT said: Passport stamps are being phased out as countries adopt digital … Read more
For Dyan Cannon, age is more than just a number. The “Heaven Can Wait” actress, 88, attempted to go inside the White House this week, but as she and her friends documented in a video shared on social media, the Secret Service refused to let her enter because of an age discrepancy on her passport. … Read more
The U.S. is not the only one tightening up its borders. In a dramatic fall, the United States passport is now weaker than it has ever been. The American passport has slipped to its lowest-ever position in the 20-year history of the Henley Passport Index. Once the most powerful passport in the world, the U.S. … Read more
A signed passport photo of Marilyn Monroe taken the day she and her new husband, Yankees great Joe DiMaggio, were prepping for their 1954 Japanese honeymoon sold for more than $21,000 at an auction this week. The tiny photo — 2.25 x 2.75 inches — which is inscribed in red ink, “To Mr. Bolds, Thanks … Read more
It was a glam slam at the gate. A woman flying out of Shanghai was forced to scrub off her heavy makeup at airport immigration because the facial scanner couldn’t recognize her. The viral video, shared by @wchinapost and originally posted on Chinese social media, shows the mortified traveler cleaning her face with wipes while … Read more
Call her hun solo. A British woman had to take her vacation alone after her boyfriend was banned from boarding over a passport defect, as detailed in a TikTok video with over 760,000 views. The depressing clip showed the passenger, named Lauren, lounging alone on a chair in a bikini with a picturesque ocean vista … Read more
Her looks just won’t fly. Sure, upgrading your face from basic economy to premium first-class via cosmetic surgery has its perks. But the pain of being unrecognizable in your legal ID photos at the airport outweighs the benefits of being beautiful, so says influencer Ashley Stobart. Ashley Stobart, from the UK, shocked her podcast co-host … Read more
The seizing of an Iowa college student’s passport while under investigation in the Dominican Republic is a cautionary tale for Americans traveling abroad, who an expert said should be vigilant about protecting their travel documents. Last month, 22-year-old Joshua Riibe’s passport and cell phone were confiscated as investigators tried to piece together missing spring breaker Sudiksha Konanki’s final moments. … Read more
What an airhead. A United Airlines flight from Los Angeles, California to Shanghai, China was forced to make a U-turn last weekend after one of the pilots realized that they’d forgotten their passport. Flight UA 198 had departed LAX at around 2 pm Saturday, March 22, and was flying over the Pacific Ocean en route … Read more
The passport of the world’s “perfect woman” didn’t fly with customs. Janaína Prazeres — a controversial model and influencer who has undergone cosmetic surgery 20 times, costing nearly $1 million total — was reportedly “questioned” at an airport because she looked nothing like her passport photo. The 35-year-old claimed that when she was flying from … Read more
If your New Year’s resolution was to travel more, don’t just double-check your passport expiration. Your ID may be rendered useless when flying due to new travel restrictions that will be enacted in 2025. Starting in May, all travelers will be required to use a Real ID — or appropriate alternative, like a passport — in … Read more
From Insta-worthy hotels to longevity retreats, experts revealed how the rich are redefining luxury travel. First and foremost, social media is still influencing wealthy travelers’ itineraries. But not in the ways you would think. Julia Carter, the founder of the luxury travel agency Craft Travel, shared that about 80% of the family trips her company … Read more
Roam where you want to — as long as you live in the right country. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) was rated the most powerful passport for the fourth year in a row, according to Arton Capital’s Global Passport Power Rank 2024. This particular ranking is based on ease of access for passport holders — and Emiratis … Read more
An Australian man has unleashed on Virgin Australia, after a tiny mark on his partner’s passport stopped them from boarding a flight to Bali. Sean Ferres, a Gold Coast-based DJ and music producer, along with his girlfriend Brooke, were headed to the popular island destination when she was stopped because of a “microscopic coffee stain” … Read more