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    Why Flying Through Europe Feels So Confusing (It’s Not Just You)

    by joeheg April 8, 2026
    by joeheg April 8, 2026

    If you’re used to flying within the U.S., the rules are pretty straightforward:Domestic flight? No passport.International flight? Passport. Then you fly through Europe… and suddenly none of that logic seems …

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    6 Countries Where Border Agents Can Search Your Phone (Not Just Hong Kong)

    by SharonKurheg April 7, 2026
    by SharonKurheg April 7, 2026

    If you pay attention to the travel world, you probably saw that the Hong Kong government recently revised its National Security Law implementation rules and can now demand phone and …

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    Countries Are Ditching Passport Stamps—Here’s The Full List (And How To Still Get One)

    by SharonKurheg April 3, 2026
    by SharonKurheg April 3, 2026

    For decades, getting a passport stamp was part of the travel experience. Now, more countries are quietly moving away from them. Until just a few years ago, it seemed like …

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    Global Entry Has Reopened, But The Real Mystery Is Why DHS Shut It Down In The First Place

    by joeheg March 12, 2026
    by joeheg March 12, 2026

    After more than two weeks offline, the Global Entry trusted traveler program has reopened. That’s welcome news for frequent international travelers, especially those who’ve gotten used to breezing past the …

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    Think Twice Before Getting These Passport Stamps

    by SharonKurheg January 24, 2026
    by SharonKurheg January 24, 2026

    For decades, it’s been a rite of passage. Go to a country, get another stamp in your passport. Personally, I’ve loved it, and the reality that fewer and fewer countries …

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    Countries You Can and Can’t Enter With A Criminal Record

    by SharonKurheg December 14, 2025
    by SharonKurheg December 14, 2025

    We all know that we should make good life choices. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen. For example, if you have a DUI on your record, there are a bunch of …

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    Was This a New CBP Screening Technique, or Just Strange Small Talk?

    by joeheg September 23, 2025
    by joeheg September 23, 2025

    Immigration and customs are supposed to be boring. You hand over a passport, answer a couple of questions, and move along. Somehow, that memo keeps skipping me. Over the years, …

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    Europe To Start Fingerprinting U.S. Tourists This Fall: What You Need to Know

    by SharonKurheg August 4, 2025
    by SharonKurheg August 4, 2025

    In the United States, we still technically have the right to opt out of the government collecting our biometric information. Whether it’s analyzing our face, eyeballs or fingerprints, right now …

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    Countries You Can’t Enter if You’ve Gotten a DUI

    by SharonKurheg July 31, 2025
    by SharonKurheg July 31, 2025

    We all know that we should make good life choices. We also all know that sometimes it doesn’t happen. Take getting a DUI, for example. Depending on where you live, …

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    18 International Trusted Traveler Programs Americans Can Join

    by SharonKurheg July 28, 2025
    by SharonKurheg July 28, 2025

    Global Entry is a great way for Americans to re-enter the United States without having to stand in long lines. Part of the U.S. State Dep’t “Trusted Traveler” program, those …

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