Independence Forum

Best Eastern European country to visit?

Posted by alexandra_bg

... descendants form the bulk of Bulgarian Catholics, whose number stood at 44,000 in 2001. Missionaries from the United States introduced Protestantism into Bulgarian territory in 1857. Missionary work continued throughout the second half of the nineteenth ...

Top 10 patriotic destinations

Posted by exploreamerica

For the United States there is so much. Washington DC is not the home of the history but it does have endless monuments to tell the story. Right ouside DC is Virginia which is home to some historic sites (Arlington Cemetery, birthplace of George ...

Where are you going for your summer vacation?

Posted by mmbcross

... I first arrived here I was shocked when on my first job interview I was offered no holiday time at all. Strictly speaking, the United States does not have national holidays (i.e. days where all employees in the U.S. receive a day free from work and all ...

MORE INFORMATION ON KENYA

Posted by greekcypriot

... less: South Africa, Switzerland, Belgium, France, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, Spain, Italy, Austria, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, United States and Canada Nationals of some countries may obtain visas upon arrival. Check with the Kenyan Consulate ...

Bienvenidos a Mexico!

Posted by joelmunoz1968

... requirements such as a visa. Please note that if you are a US citizen, you will need your passport to cross back into the United States. If you are entering Mexico by any means other than airlines or cruise ship (see below) and staying for over 72 hours ...

Bienvenidos a Mexico!

Posted by joelmunoz1968

... requirements such as a visa. Please note that if you are a US citizen, you will need your passport to cross back into the United States. If you are entering Mexico by any means other than airlines or cruise ship (see below) and staying for over 72 hours ...

Info on UZ Independence Day & 2200 Anniversary

Posted by ahamill

... for Uzbekistan and the Worldwide Caution Public Announcement at . American citizens may also obtain up-to-date information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States or Canada, and 202-501-4444 from overseas.

What's your dodgiest travel story?

Posted by battlemonkey

Here's something I jotted down a while back, while on a three-month long drive across the United States (with a special gues appearance by Japan). Not really my dodgiest, but it is the one that amuses me the most. I'm long winded though, so watch ...

8 Places Every American Should Visit

Posted by huckabmm

I think the list would be fine without the Sears Tower, Graceland and Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church. I'd add Mt. Vernon, VA, Mt. Rushmore, SD and Constitution Hall in Philladelphia PA instead. I agree. I'd also second and add the ...

Independence Day alternatives

Posted by mmbcross

I'm surprised that it only became Canada Day in 1982. It's also so close to US Independence Day. I guess if you live close to the border you can celebrate them both.

Independence Day alternatives

Posted by starlagurl

If you're bored with the usual fireworks every Independence Day, The blog has some interesting things to do this year. You can check out the Colorado Mining Championships, watch a rubber duck race in Oregon, compete for Mr. and Ms. Muscle Beach ...

MACEDONIA

Posted by branefatboy

... southeastern Europe. It is one of the successor states of the former Yugoslavia, from which it declared independence in 1991. It was admitted to the United Nations in 1993. A landlocked country, the Republic of Macedonia is bordered by Serbia and Kosovo ...