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I`ve been chosen to participate in a contest to win a trip to Mexico. Find out how you can help me > Name the Suite Contest
One of my friends went to a traditional and fun carnival celebration in Belgium: Carnival in Binche. Have a look at her pictures.
On February 12, the Winter Olympics will start in Vancouver, Canada. You can find all the information you need from schedules to the seperate sports on www.vancouver2010.com
Here`s a video of Vancouver at a Glance:
It`s that time of the year again, Carnival in Venice. It`s an annual festival held in Venice, Italy. To look for activities, check the calendar.
I had my first interview, and it was a special one, because it was on Twitter, a Twitterview, check it out!
Jan. 12 2010: Earthquake in Haiti
Support the Earthquake Recovery Efforts in Haiti
On January 12, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti just outside the capital city of Port-au-Prince. The devastation – in lives lost, property destroyed, and families displaced – is immense.
At the request of President Obama, President Clinton and President Bush are partnering to help the Haitian people reclaim their country and rebuild their lives.
To celebrate the Berlin Wall 20 years, the city is organizing the Festival of Freedom in Berlin.
Fall foliage in New Hampshire
Go see the changing of the leaves in NH. Find out more on scenic drives, a Wine & Cheese tour or the foliage tracking map:
see fall foliage!
Oktoberfest 2009, Munich
The 176 Oktoberfest from Munich was from September 19th to October 4th 2009. Read a
review
or look at some
Oktoberfest photos!
Reopening of the Statue of Liberty's crown
As of saturday, 4th of July (also Independance day) the crown of the Statue of Liberty will open again for small groups. Visitors will be screened and escorted by a park ranger.
It's the first time visitors are allowed back since 2001.
Ticket information.
DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS
As of June 1 2009, The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) requires U.S. and Canadian travelers to present a valid passport or other document that denotes identity and citizenship when entering the U.S. for land and sea travel into the U.S. WHTI went into effect for air travelers on January 23, 2007.
Official website
for extended information or on
Travel State Gov.
Cruise Ship Passengers: U.S. citizens on closed-loop cruises (cruises that begin and end at the same U.S. port) will be able to enter or depart the country with a birth certificate and government-issued photo ID. Please be aware that you may still be required to present a passport to enter the countries your cruise ship is visiting.
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HEALTH
H1N1 Flu or Swine Flu, for the latest updates, check the
CDC
(Center for Disease Control) website.
Guidance for Relief Workers and Others Traveling to Haiti for Earthquake Response: Announcement
AIRPORTS AND FLIGHTS
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