secondchanceperu.org http://www.secondchanceperu.org Vacation In Peru Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:57:37 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 Q&A with Jason Nanka http://www.secondchanceperu.org/qa-with-jason-nanka/ http://www.secondchanceperu.org/qa-with-jason-nanka/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:57:37 +0000 http://www.secondchanceperu.org/qa-with-jason-nanka/ Joining a growing list of foreign chefs who have fallen in love with a Peruvian and followed them back to Peru (see Astrid Gutsche and Hervé Galidie) is Jason Nanka, an ecologically minded Australian chef, who recently opened a restaurant, Nanka, in the suburb of La Molina with his Peruvian wife.
New World Review

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]]> http://www.secondchanceperu.org/sustainable-flower-production/feed/ 0 How To Obtain A U.S. Passport Easily http://www.secondchanceperu.org/how-to-obtain-a-u-s-passport-easily/ http://www.secondchanceperu.org/how-to-obtain-a-u-s-passport-easily/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:14:36 +0000 http://www.secondchanceperu.org/how-to-obtain-a-u-s-passport-easily/ A passport is a very important document. It allows one to travel in and out of foreign countries in addition to allowing them to re-enter their country of origin. Often, federal forms are very complicated and tedious to fill out, however getting a passport today is quite easy. There are many resources out there that will explain how to obtain a passport, by following guidelines and ensuring all documentation is filled out properly, your passport will be well on its way.

Qualifications

Due to the importance of this document, there are many requirements in order to obtain a passport. These stipulations include documentation regarding citizenship, proper identification, as well as passport photos. These along with related fees will start the passport process.

1st Step

The application form is referred to as the Ds-11 form. This can be found at any passport service agency. It can also be found online and downloaded. It must be filled out properly and void of errors. When applying for a passport in person it is essential that this document is with you.

Photographs

Passport photos must accompany the application forms. The photos must be recent as they will go on your passport and be used to identify you, as you. You will need two identical full color passports. They are casual head shots and you should not be smiling.

Identification

Because a US passport is an official document of the United States and verifies ones citizenship, it is important to produce identifying documentation that proves you’re a citizen. These documents include a birth certificate or a certificate of naturalization.

Name Consistency

Name consistency is an important factor when applying for a passport. This includes maiden names versus married names as well as nick names and middle names. Often people will go by one name, but their legal name is something different. All forms of identification used to get a passport must contain the same name.

Fees

There is always a fee when it comes to applying for a passport. These fees depend upon the agency by which you are applying. Private agencies tend to have steeper prices, but they can assure your document faster than federal agencies. Be sure to call ahead and see what services are offered and at what cost. Another option is adding U S passport pages.

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Peruvian Times

]]> http://www.secondchanceperu.org/peru-military-commander-%e2%80%9csooner-or-later%e2%80%9d-to-finish-shining-path-remnants/feed/ 0 The 2012 Win a Free Trip to Machu Picchu Contest is Live! http://www.secondchanceperu.org/the-2012-win-a-free-trip-to-machu-picchu-contest-is-live/ http://www.secondchanceperu.org/the-2012-win-a-free-trip-to-machu-picchu-contest-is-live/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2012 04:07:51 +0000 http://www.secondchanceperu.org/the-2012-win-a-free-trip-to-machu-picchu-contest-is-live/ facebook twitter contest 471x285 The 2012 Win a Free Trip to Machu Picchu Contest is Live!
Our annual contest returns today giving you the opportunity to win a Free 7 Day Tour to Machu Picchu. So what’s different this year? well this year we are giving away a space on the Inca Trail for the first time. Also we’re incorporating Google+ to our social networks which you must join in order to be eligible to win the grand prize. Three runners up will also receive a free copy of the Longer Planet Peru 7th Edition Guide Book. Our contest continues to get bigger every year so we encourage everyone to join in for your chance at winning.

Since you are already a reader of this blog, we are going to drop a hint to better your chances of winning. This year we are placing a special emphasis on the Google+ Social Network so don’t for get to +1 us. Anyone who forgets to do this will not be considered for the grand prize. Good luck to everyone, we believe you have a 1 in 1,000 chance of winning which are pretty awesome odds so don’t forget to enter. Good luck to everyone. Contest Ends on February 29th, 2012.


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Tickets for the 2012 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival were scheduled to go on sale on Saturday, but the event’s organizers said on its website that they were suspending the ticket sales.

The statement said they were trying to fix the problem and would announce later when tickets would be available for the festival held annually in June in Manchester, about 65 miles southeast of Nashville.

This year’s lineup includes the reunited Beach Boys, along with Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Phish and Bon Iver.

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]]> http://www.secondchanceperu.org/bonnaroo-halts-ticket-sales-after-high-demand/feed/ 0 Rihanna’s Reggae Song: The Best Caribbean Music You Haven’t Heard http://www.secondchanceperu.org/rihanna%e2%80%99s-reggae-song-the-best-caribbean-music-you-haven%e2%80%99t-heard/ http://www.secondchanceperu.org/rihanna%e2%80%99s-reggae-song-the-best-caribbean-music-you-haven%e2%80%99t-heard/#comments Sun, 19 Feb 2012 14:34:20 +0000 http://www.secondchanceperu.org/rihanna%e2%80%99s-reggae-song-the-best-caribbean-music-you-haven%e2%80%99t-heard/ During a few weeks of travel in Trinidad and Guyana in late 2011, one song came on the radio again and again. It was soulful with a reggae beat. It was violent, tragic, and had an edge. It was the ballad of a murder occurring in Central station, sung with a West Caribbean accent. I googled some of the lyrics (Rum pa pa pum Rum pa pa pum Rum pa pa pum Man down) and it turns out it was by Rihanna, the Barbados born singer that has become a major pop star in the last few years. I thought I had discovered some great new reggae artist that no one would have heard of. I assumed the song was blowing up back in the states too, but when I came back that wasn’t the case. No one had ever heard of it and Man Down wasn’t getting play anywhere. It barely cracked the Billboard Top 100.
New World Review

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New World Review

]]> http://www.secondchanceperu.org/tortaria-%e2%80%93-a-mexican-sandwich-shop-in-nyc/feed/ 0 Discovering Bangalore http://www.secondchanceperu.org/discovering-bangalore/ http://www.secondchanceperu.org/discovering-bangalore/#comments Sat, 18 Feb 2012 14:56:02 +0000 http://www.secondchanceperu.org/discovering-bangalore/ Known as the Garden City, Bangalore is India’s information technology hub. As a unique combination of beauty from the gardens and the fast-paced technological industry, it makes for an excellent place to take a memorable vacation. Whether you are visiting for business or leisure, remember to fill out your U S passport application while you still have time. Luckily enough, you can apply for one online.

Planning A Trip

There are so many things that people dread about trip preparation, and getting a passport is certainly one of them. Avoid the stress and go online to get your passport. All sorts of services are available. For example, you can get passport replacements if your passport has been stolen, lost, or damaged. You can also get passport renewals if your passport is expired. The best part is that all the services are expedited – meaning you get them as quickly as you need them.

Attractions

One of Bangalore’s best attractions is the Wonder La Amusement Park. This park features rides as well as water rides. This park is great for everyone, regardless of age. Known for its beautiful greenery, it is also very clean and complies with international safety standards. In addition to rides they also offer restaurants and food.

Religious Sites

Bangalore, in addition to amusement parks, offers many unique religious and cultural destinations. Hinduism is the traditional religion of the country and there are many beautiful temples tourists can visit. Famous temples one can visiti include the spectacular Iskcon Sri Radha Krishna-Chandra temple. It is well-known for its tranquil and soothing environment. It features six different shrines set amongst very peaceful scenery. Some travelers plan their vacations to Bangalore around of the many festivals the city plays host to. These are great times to visit because of all the wonderful celebrations occurring.

Nature

Another prominent destination in Bangalore is Shivasamudram Falls. This is a wonderful atmosphere for any nature lover. It is ideal for having a picnic in or going on a hike through. It is one of Bangalore’s most gorgeous settings and is a fantastic spot to take some time out for relaxation.

Gardens

No visit to Bangalore is complete without a trip to one of the many gardens within Garden City. Lalbagh Botanical Garden is one such garden. This 240-acre garden features more than 1000 species of plants as well as trees that are over 100 years old. The Botanical Gardens is a nice retreat from the industriousness of the city. Bannerghatta National park is another great place for nature lovers. Those visiting can even take a ‘safari’ and check out the animal life residing at the park. Make sure you have kid American passports so you can take your kids.

]]> http://www.secondchanceperu.org/discovering-bangalore/feed/ 0 Peru’s GDP Increases 6.92 Percent In 2011 http://www.secondchanceperu.org/peru%e2%80%99s-gdp-increases-6-92-percent-in-2011/ http://www.secondchanceperu.org/peru%e2%80%99s-gdp-increases-6-92-percent-in-2011/#comments Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:56:49 +0000 http://www.secondchanceperu.org/peru%e2%80%99s-gdp-increases-6-92-percent-in-2011/ Peru’s economy grew by 6.92 percent in 2011, compared to 8.8 percent in the previous year, the national institute of statistics and information said. Peru’s gross domestic product has grown for 28 consecutive months and it has expanded for the past 13 years, state news agency Andina reported. In December, Peru’s GDP expanded by 5.96 [...]
Peruvian Times

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