Argentina – Elections
Demonstrations, roadblocks, and strikes may occur in the lead up of first round parliamentary elections scheduled for Aug. 9. Travelers should be aware of surroundings and exercise caution.
Belgium – Rail Strike
A series of 24-hour strikes by small train union ASTB, representing one-third of train drivers, will take place on August 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29. The potential impact should be relatively small, but disruptions may occur.
London – Tube Strike
London Underground drivers will stage another 24-hour strike from 9.30pm on August 5, in a dispute over the night Tube plan.
I heard that soon it will no longer be possible to add additional pages to a passport, so what do I do if I run out of blank pages before my passport expires?
Yes, you heard correctly. Starting in 2016 the passport agency will discontinue the practice of adding pages to an existing passport as this is thought to represent a vulnerability. If you run out of pages before your passport expires you will need to apply for a new passport. New passports come in a 28-page and a 52-page version. If you reside overseas and have your passport issued by an overseas embassy you will be issued a 52-page passport automatically. If you reside in the U.S. and have your passport issued here the default is the 28-page booklet unless the 52-page version is requested. If you travel internationally frequently be sure to request the 52-page booklet on your application form.
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- Houses of Parliament are officially known as the Palace of Westminster and it is illegal to die there
- Big Ben is the bell, not the clock tower
- More than half of the London Underground network in fact runs above ground
- Great Ormond Street Hospital in London owns the copyright to Peter Pan and receives royalties from all associated works and performances
- Blackfriars is the only train station to have entrances on both sides of the Thames
- In London, prior to 1907, different routes had different-coloured buses
- If you see someone tooling around London on a scooter with a fluorescent jacket and a large map, it could well be a prospective cabbie studying for the Knowledge exam, which takes 2-4 years
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