November 2009

New Q&A: Adding Additional Pages to a Passport

// I have been traveling a lot in recent years and am running out of pages in my passport. Do I need to get a new one or can pages be added? -Submitted by Nicole Great Question! I successfully filled up my passport a couple years ago and was able to get an additional 24 [...]

November 29, 2009 0 comments READ MORE →

Destination Details: Johannesburg South Africa

As told by DIWYY Reader and Guest Writer, Anna, who has been living and working in Johannesburg since June 2009. Where she lives: I live in the neighborhood of Illovo in a rented flat. Johannesburg is like Los Angeles—sprawling with some neighborhoods that are more desirable to live in and others that one should avoid at [...]

November 26, 2009 5 comments READ MORE →

What to Expect When Traveling Abroad: Immigration & Customs Edition

// Planning for your first trip abroad? Instead of merely showing your driver’s license, you suddenly need your passport and, in some cases, a Visa. Today’s post will prepare you for what to expect at check-in, what usually happens upon arrival in a foreign country, and the formalities of re-entering the United States. AT THE [...]

November 24, 2009 0 comments READ MORE →

Tips for Keeping in Touch While Traveling

// Going on vacation can be a great way to “get away from it all” but, sometimes, you do indeed want to keep in touch with people back home! Whether it be your parents, your friends, or your significant other, below are some great ways to keep in touch: MOBILE: These days, more and more wireless [...]

November 19, 2009 0 comments READ MORE →

Destination Details: Prague Czech Republic

As told by DIWYY Reader and Guest Writer, Michelle, who has spent the summers of 2007 and 2008 working in Prague. Where Michelle Stayed: My first summer, I lived in an apartment in Vinohrady with some friends. Vinohrady is a young and trendy neighborhood with lots of fun restaurants and bars on nearly every street [...]

November 17, 2009 3 comments READ MORE →

Destination Details: Brisbane Australia

As told by DIWYY reader, Belinda, who traveled to Australia in July 2009. Belinda’s motivation for this trip: I had always wanted to visit Australia, but wanted to spend time exploring it which is difficult when you have a full time job. I was given the unexpected gift of a layoff this summer; six weeks [...]

November 12, 2009 1 comment READ MORE →

Navigating the Airport

// So far, in 2009, I have flown over 60,000 miles so to say I am familiar with the airport is an understatement! Everything has become so second-nature to me that I actually had to think pretty hard to remember all the steps I take in order to have a stress-free airport experience. Today, I’ll [...]

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