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Do you hold a current passport?

Do you currently hold a valid passport?

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Risky Thicket said:
We have always enjoyed Canada. Canadians really are more polite than Americans. Canada looks like America did before we trashed America. Beautiful.

We even traveled to Victoria during Covid, which was not all that easy to do. But we had the time, we enjoy Canada, and so we decided to give it a go. No regrets, though it was quite a different experience. We were prepared for the challenge.

We feel like if you are totally comfortable traveling out of the US then you aren't doing it right.

Get your passport, go to Canada and enjoy it. There might be the odd possibility of a Canadian bringing up Trump and the cluster**** of the US and the world but I don't see it as a major issue.
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Thanks for the response! I do believe it must be true about how nice Canadians are, I'm experiencing the same thing here in Idaho. EVERYONE is super nice, haven't met a surly person here yet. What a difference from Atlanta, everyone there is surly, crabby, and rude. I guess I got so used to it, I forget there really are nice folks in this world! Everyone here says hi, how are you, have a nice day- it's like being on another planet!
 
Jessie C said:
Born and raised in America. Never had the opportunity to travel abroad. At this point in my life, I would get one because I now live close to Canada, a country I've always wanted to visit. I just don't know how Canadians will feel about American visitors after what trumpdump has done...
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Canada can be beautiful, but don't limit yourself! Iceland awaits!
 
antiquity said:
We took a cruise to Alaska several years ago but had to travel to Vancouver to board because US law didn't allow US port to US port travel...But that law has changed so you can now board in Seattle to cruise to Alaska.
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It's allowed, it's just that duty-free isn't a thing when you don't have a foreign port and all the crew must be American of have a visa that permits them to work in the US. It makes the voyage simultaneously less appealing and more expensive.
 
Lycanthrope said:
I saw the same level of reserve in people, not only in Iceland but the Scandinavian nations we traveled in as well. I never got the sense it was unfriendly, though - just them politely giving everyone around them space and privacy.
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I never said unfriendly, just standoffish well until you drag out your wallet. I also been to all the Scandinavian countries.
I liked Denmark the best, especially in the summer, and have been back several times.
Sweden, which at time I was there, you had to take a ferry but now there is a bridge between Denmark and Sweden, we railroaded up the west coast of Sweden, but is way to expensive to spend much time there, and in Norway (Stavanger) I wanted to see the coastal fyords, however all the time I was there it was too foggy.
In Finland it was so snowy I didn't want to venture out the short time I was there.
Also railroaded (Euro pass) down from Denmark into Germany, Netherlands, Belgium and France across the English channel to England.
Another time after working in Netherlands we went to Paris (third time in Paris) seen all the sites and took the TGV (high speed train and I mean high speed) from Paris to London. (not high speed in the UK.) It's a short drive to any and all London's tourist sites from the train station. But would strongly recommend the Underground rail.
 
Risky Thicket said:
We have always enjoyed Canada. Canadians really are more polite than Americans. Canada looks like America did before we trashed America. Beautiful.
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Not in Montreal...unless you speak French.
Risky Thicket said:
We even traveled to Victoria during Covid, which was not all that easy to do. But we had the time, we enjoy Canada, and so we decided to give it a go. No regrets, though it was quite a different experience. We were prepared for the challenge.
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I live just across from Vancouver Island and have been to Victoria a couple times...my favorite place to visit is Butchart Gardens in the spring. On a nice day you can see Vancouver Island across from PA.
Risky Thicket said:
We feel like if you are totally comfortable traveling out of the US then you aren't doing it right.
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I agree to a point...However there are a lot countries that there is no way any American could feel comfortable. I have been to several. Iran, Iraq, Syria and Somalia come to mind.
 
antiquity said:
I never said unfriendly, just standoffish well until you drag out your wallet. I also been to all the Scandinavian countries.
I liked Denmark the best, especially in the summer, and have been back several times.
Sweden, which at time I was there, you had to take a ferry but now there is a bridge between Denmark and Sweden, we railroaded up the west coast of Sweden, but is way to expensive to spend much time there, and in Norway (Stavanger) I wanted to see the coastal fyords, however all the time I was there it was too foggy.
In Finland it was so snowy I didn't want to venture out the short time I was there.
Also railroaded (Euro pass) down from Denmark into Germany, Netherlands, Belgium and France across the English channel to England.
Another time after working in Netherlands we went to Paris (third time in Paris) seen all the sites and took the TGV (high speed train and I mean high speed) from Paris to London. (not high speed in the UK.) It's a short drive to any and all London's tourist sites from the train station. But would strongly recommend the Underground rail.
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You are a well traveled person. :)
 
iguanaman said:
Last time I checked you don't need a passport to visit Canada.
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Not quite true...yes a passport will work but all that you need is a passport card which is only good in Canada, Mexico and most of the Caribbean countries.
 
antiquity said:
Not in Montreal...unless you speak French.

I live just across from Vancouver Island and have been to Victoria a couple times...my favorite place to visit is Butchart Gardens in the spring. On a nice day you can see Vancouver Island across from PA.

I agree to a point...However there are a lot countries that there is no way any American could feel comfortable. I have been to several. Iran, Iraq, Syria and Somalia come to mind.
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You are fortunate to live in a very nice part of the US.

My French is limited but we enjoy Montreal, Quebec and Quebec City. Vancouver is excellent and the restaurants there are as well. Victoria is much different in my opinion, more British influence there.

We have always used a passport to enter Canada. However, years and years ago for business I drove across the border to Ottawa and only needed my drivers license.

I'm not likely to consider a vacation to Iran, Iraq, Syria and Somalia, Afghanistan, El Salvador, N. Korea and similar places, although I do plan to return to Vietnam. This time for vacation.
 
pragmatic said:
Yes. Have an active passport.

What exactly is the point/motivation for the poll and the thread...?

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Perhaps, this . . .
House passes Republican bill requiring voters provide proof of U.S. citizenship
The House passed one of Republicans’ signature issues for the year on Thursday, approving legislation to require proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote for federal elections, one of President Donald Trump’s top election-related priorities.
Nearly all Democrats lined up against the bill and warned that it risks disenfranchising millions of Americans who do not have ready access to the proper documents.
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The SAVE Act would require all applicants using the federal voter registration form to provide documentary proof of citizenship in person at their local election office. Among the acceptable documents are a valid U.S. passport and a government-issued photo ID card presented alongside a certified birth certificate.

Democrats and voting rights groups warn the legislation could lead to widespread voter disenfranchisement if it were to become law. The Brennan Center for Justice and other groups estimated in a 2023 report that 9% of U.S. citizens of voting age, or 21.3 million people, do not have proof of their citizenship readily available. Almost half of Americans don’t have a U.S. passport.
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Lycanthrope said:
What would you say is the most significant piece of wisdom you picked up from all your wanderings?
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A couple things...for one thing, foriegns aren't as unfriendly as some American think they are.
The second thing is there is a lot of poor people in the world, but I also discovered that when someone is poor doesn't mean they aren't somewhat happy...they Just don't know any another life.
I have seen the worst of the world, like for instance Haiti, Somalia, Nigeria, India and Pakistan.
The good places are Chile, New Zealand and Australia and most of the Scandinavian countries, some countries in the Europe and some not. Any where in the middle east is not a place to visit along with most of Africa....The best place in Africa was Algiers, the worst as mentioned was Nigeria and Angola.
China was okay and has changed for the better over the years to make it more pleasurable and there is lot to see there, just be careful. Singapore was one of my favorite Southeast countries.
 
Risky Thicket said:
You are fortunate to live in a very nice part of the US.

My French is limited but we enjoy Montreal, Quebec and Quebec City. Vancouver is excellent and the restaurants there are as well. Victoria is much different in my opinion, more British influence there.

We have always used a passport to enter Canada. However, years and years ago for business I drove across the border to Ottawa and only needed my drivers license.

I'm not likely to consider a vacation to Iran, Iraq, Syria and Somalia, Afghanistan, El Salvador, N. Korea and similar places, although I do plan to return to Vietnam. This time for vacation.
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I have been to all but North Korea, Afghanistan and Vietnam. I remember Syria as a vast military environment as even the children on their way to school were dressed in a military garb. Somalia was kind of pleasant at the time I was there with a big Italian influence, but boy has it changed.
I forgot to mention in my state an enhanced drivers license is okay for visit Canada.
Yes, The difference between Vancouver and Victoria is like night and day. Victoria does remind me also of British architect and its strong influence on British Columbia capital. The Fairmont Empress hotel a short distance from the PA ferry terminal is a good example. I usually go in the spring to visit Butchart Gardens.
 
My question:

Why do you want to know?
 
Nope. My passport is expired.
 
BirdinHand said:
Yes

But it’s in my maiden name.

Have an appointment on Tuesday afternoon to remedy that as well as get my son his passport.
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TwointheBush? 😂
 
antiquity said:
About 80 countries and all continents except Antarctic and around the world twice.
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Good for you.
13 countries for me on several continents.
 
European. Of course I have a passport.
 
YES 🙌

On Day 30 of a current vacation. Sitting in a spacious Marina di Pisa Italy AirBnB as I type, looking out at a beautiful Ligurian Sea Harbor.

Got to get it in gear to make a 30 minute public bus ride back to Pisa. Have tickets to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Fort Lauderdale Beach FL: 2 days

Transatlantic Cruise (Fort Lauderdale to Rome): 15 days

Rome: 4 days

Florence: 6 days

Venice: 2 days

Marina di Pisa: 2 days

Overnight Ferry; 22 hours (Rome to Barcelona): 1 day

Barcelona: 2 days

Two airlines; fly to Orlando- Self-transfer @Gatwick (London)

Orlando FL: 2 days

Tampa Bay Area FL (home): probably arrive home on Sunday, 4/27/25.
 
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