<![CDATA[Blog]]> http://www.withoutthestress.com en mike@withoutthestress.com Copyright 2012 2012-02-14T17:46:48+00:00 Before Spending a Year in Italy, You Should… http://www.withoutthestress.com/blog/entry/before-spending-a-year-in-italy-you-should http://www.withoutthestress.com/blog/entry/before-spending-a-year-in-italy-you-should#When:17:46:48Z

By planning ahead, you can have less stress and be able to focus more on the splendor and richness of Italy and its culture. In order to help enjoy this nation fully, there are some things you should do before your trip.

]]> Travel, 2012-02-14T17:46:48+00:00 Documents You Should Email Yourself Before Travelling http://www.withoutthestress.com/blog/entry/documents-you-should-email-yourself-before-travelling http://www.withoutthestress.com/blog/entry/documents-you-should-email-yourself-before-travelling#When:16:00:01Z

Traveling outside the country involves meticulous planning and expense. A stolen passport or misplaced travel record can quickly ruin your special trip. Here’s how to make sure that isn’t a problem for you.

]]> Passports, Travel, 2012-02-08T16:00:01+00:00 Need a passport? So do the fraudsters. http://www.withoutthestress.com/blog/entry/need-a-passport-so-do-the-fraudsters http://www.withoutthestress.com/blog/entry/need-a-passport-so-do-the-fraudsters#When:21:15:40Z

While it may not seem like identity theft and fraud can affect you unless you’ve been targeted, many passport applicants are feeling the squeeze from a more suspicious Department of State.

]]> Passports, Travel, 2012-01-12T21:15:40+00:00 Hey Christmastime, what the hell? http://www.withoutthestress.com/blog/entry/hey-christmastime-what-the-hell http://www.withoutthestress.com/blog/entry/hey-christmastime-what-the-hell#When:15:39:20Z

What’s with the yin/yang, right/wrong, good/evil, Christian/non-believer, collective forgetting/remembering we’re all forced to endure this time of year? Am I supposed to take sides about something? What if I don’t talk about or celebrate my holiday traditions properly? What if I do things for the wrong reasons?

]]> Current Events, 2011-12-23T15:39:20+00:00 Passport Offices Closed for Thanksgiving http://www.withoutthestress.com/blog/entry/passport-offices-closed-for-thanksgiving http://www.withoutthestress.com/blog/entry/passport-offices-closed-for-thanksgiving#When:20:29:07Z If you need a passport ASAP, we must have your application in hand by early tomorrow morning. After Wednesday, the Dept of State will not issue passports until Monday, November 28th.

]]> Passports, 2011-11-22T20:29:07+00:00 A Guide To Tipping Anywhere In the World http://www.withoutthestress.com/blog/entry/a-guide-to-tipping-anywhere-in-the-world http://www.withoutthestress.com/blog/entry/a-guide-to-tipping-anywhere-in-the-world#When:21:44:25Z The rules of tipping are a major stress point for many travelers, and for good reason: these rules vary country by country, and are sometimes even dependent on the situation you’re in.

]]> 2011-10-05T21:44:25+00:00 Unbeatable Prices for your Weekend Getaway http://www.withoutthestress.com/blog/entry/unbeatable-prices-for-your-weekend-getaway http://www.withoutthestress.com/blog/entry/unbeatable-prices-for-your-weekend-getaway#When:21:03:05Z Are you thinking about roaming to Bridgetown ahead of this weekend for a speedy departure?

You can find some cheap flights and discounted airline tickets to Portland right by going online and using several online travel sites!

]]> 2011-09-23T21:03:05+00:00 The Low Down: Getting a Passport in Miami http://www.withoutthestress.com/blog/entry/the-low-down-getting-a-passport-in-miami http://www.withoutthestress.com/blog/entry/the-low-down-getting-a-passport-in-miami#When:15:51:27Z Some Regional Passport Agencies work better than others. Sorry, my South Florida friends, the Miami office is not one of them. If you need a same day or rush passport in Miami, here’s what you do.

]]> 2011-08-22T15:51:27+00:00 Don’t Let Child Support Derail Your Same Day Passport http://www.withoutthestress.com/blog/entry/dont-let-child-support-derail-your-same-day-passport http://www.withoutthestress.com/blog/entry/dont-let-child-support-derail-your-same-day-passport#When:05:32:38Z If you pay child support, it’s a good idea to double-check your repayment status, or risk a denied passport application.

]]> Passports, 2011-08-21T05:32:38+00:00 One to Watch: Gekko http://www.withoutthestress.com/blog/entry/one-to-watch-gekko http://www.withoutthestress.com/blog/entry/one-to-watch-gekko#When:21:54:53Z Traveling is a favorite pastime for many people. With so many different travel sites offering up deals, it can be a bit overwhelming when deciding how you’re going to plan your next vacation.

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