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Once again, qualifying U. S. citizens can renew their passports online. It will save the time and stress of standing in line at a regional passport agency office to renew, but it will still take the same 6-8 weeks to process and get your new travel documents. The State Dept. has announced a program in
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Reminder that Saturday, Sept 17, 2022 is FREE admission at more than 1,400 participating museums, zoos, botanical gardens and other cultural institutions nationwide. It’s the Smithsonian Magazine’s 18th annual Museum Day, and you should download FREE tickets now through the Smithsonian magazine website This year’s theme is The American Experience, showcasing arts, culture, sciences, innovation
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The US Postal Service has issued a love letter to the American Pony Car, with new Forever Stamps that honor legendary 1960s models. The Pony Car stamps celebrate five iconic U.S. automobiles — the 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302 (think Steve McQueen in Bullitt), the 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T, the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28, the
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Upgrade your recipes and cooking and baking skills with three FREE online cooking classes for the Jewish High Holy Days, Rosh Hashonah and Yom Kippur. Join The Nosher for three sessions to learn traditional dishes and new ones from North Africa and elsewhere. As the old saying goes, you don’t have to be Jewish to
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Even on a vacation cruise, it’s tough to disconnect entirely. You want to share photos with family and friends, check emails, even keep up with news headlines. That means cruise lines compete for who has the best internet at sea, along with competing for the best buffets, entertainment and itineraries. The winner for best internet
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If you are in the market for a new car, check out these affordable 2022 SUVs and Crossovers under $25,000, which offer versatility, style, safety and fuel economy. There are exceptionally good deals now, as dealers have to clear 2022 models to make room for 2023 models. Here are our recommendations for five 2022 SUVs
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Low-fare airline Breeze Airways is offering a special $1 deal for a bundle of additional perks, including a first-class seat and a second checked bag. The promotion is called Nicest, and applies for tickets purchased now for travel between Sept. 7, 2022 through February 14, 2023. The Nicest bundle also includes priority boarding, 6 percent
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Just in case you have a spare $2 Million and/or need a 1,900HP hypercar, the Pininfarina Battista is going into limited production and available for purchase. Make your reservation now, since only 150 of these exceptional hand-built vehicles re being produced. It’s the most powerful Italian car in history, with sweeping gullwing doors and a
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Now that we are traveling again, an important part of every trip is taking photos, especially at gatherings with family and friends. World Photography Day is August 19, a good time to remind ecoXplorer followers about these photo tips from professional photographers I know personally and have traveled with. These tips and tactics apply whether
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Cancelled and delayed flights, lost or delayed baggage, long lines at security check-in – it’s all been an unhappy part of post-Pandemic travel. Simply, some airports and airlines are better – or worse – than others. AirHelp, an air passenger rights group, has compiled date for the worst airports for cancelled flights and on-time performance
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