The New York Times – Travel:
Travel accounts that feature risky, cross-continental journeys are proliferating on social media. Security experts have serious concerns.
Category: State Department
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Trump Passports Debut, Delighting Some and Dismaying Others
The New York Times – Travel:
The Washington Passport Agency started issuing the limited-release documents with President Trump’s image on Monday, catching a few applicants by surprise.
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White House Releases Images of the Trump ‘Patriot Passport’
The New York Times – Travel:
The State Department said it planned to release 40,000 U.S. passports featuring an image of the president to commemorate the United States’ 250th anniversary.
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Need a U.S. Visa and Want to Skip a 12-Month Line? That’ll Be $750
The New York Times – Travel:
A new fast-track program will allow certain visa applicants to pay a premium and secure an interview within 10 business days.
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Cuba Power Outages and Flight Cancellations: What Travelers Need to Know in 2026
The New York Times – Travel:
The island is dependent on tourism, but a lack of fuel and extensive power outages are forcing many travelers to cancel. Here’s what visitors might face.
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Is It Safe to Travel to Mexico Right Now, Given the Cartel Violence?
The New York Times – Travel:
A wave of unrest after the killing of a cartel leader has rattled tourists at popular destinations in Mexico, prompting travelers to reconsider their plans. Here’s what to know.
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James Luckey-Lange Among Americans Freed in Venezuela
The New York Times – Music:
James Luckey-Lange, 28, was released this week with several other U.S. citizens from the country’s notorious prison system after going missing in December, his family said.
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Airlines Told to Disregard Gender- Neutral ‘X’ on U.S. Passports and Add ‘M’ or ‘F’
The New York Times – Travel:
Although passports with an “X” marker remain valid, a new federal rule requires airlines on their internal information system to mark passengers with an “M” or an “F.”
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Getting a Visa to Visit the U.S. Could Take Even Longer
The New York Times – Travel:
A new State Department rule requires would-be travelers to be interviewed in their home countries, where wait times can be more than a year.