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    Tourist’s 100+ Sandwich Stash Was No Match For This Airport Dog

    by joeheg May 20, 2026
    by joeheg May 20, 2026

    There are plenty of foods people love so much that they’ll go through a little extra effort to bring them home. We’ve done it ourselves. We’ve brought home BBQ from …

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    The Airport Perk Most Travelers Don’t Know About Is Quietly Expanding

    by SharonKurheg January 15, 2026
    by SharonKurheg January 15, 2026

    Clearing immigration after an international flight can turn a smooth trip into a slog — long lines, cramped corridors, and the constant fear you’re about to miss a connection. But …

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    Online Passport Renewal’s Been Permanent for Over a Year — But There’s Still One Big Catch

    by SharonKurheg December 28, 2025
    by SharonKurheg December 28, 2025

    Having the freedom to travel is one of the great pleasures in life. In this age of digitization, there are several ways to make the travel paperwork even easier. Online …

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    Border Agents Are Scrolling Through More Phones Than Ever

    by SharonKurheg November 5, 2025
    by SharonKurheg November 5, 2025

    U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents are searching many more phones at the border this year than in previous years. According to reports, some officers have even turned tourists away …

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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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    Does Your PreCheck Get Extended With Global Entry’s Grace Period?

    by SharonKurheg September 1, 2025
    by SharonKurheg September 1, 2025

    Global Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States. Members enter the United States …

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  • Airports

    Our First Experience with U.S. Preclearance: What You Need to Know

    by joeheg July 31, 2025
    by joeheg July 31, 2025

    I’ll admit it—I did almost zero research before flying to Aruba. We were excited for a last-minute trip and just focused on getting there. So it was a surprise when, …

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    The One Global Entry Mistake That Could Get You Stopped at Immigration

    by joeheg July 1, 2025
    by joeheg July 1, 2025

    When you apply for Global Entry, you need to go through several steps. After a thorough review process and an interview, you’re approved for a 5-year term. Once you’ve been …

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    Global Entry & Regular Queue Both Get Upgrades For Faster Entry Into U.S.

    by SharonKurheg June 11, 2025
    by SharonKurheg June 11, 2025

    Through the years, the government has embraced technology to make entry into the United States easier and faster. Chips on passports. The use of biometrics. Digital passports. To that end, …

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    Think Twice Before Using Your Phone in the Customs Area When Entering the U.S.

    by joeheg May 10, 2025
    by joeheg May 10, 2025

    Getting off an international flight has its own set of unique rules, and they can vary by country. When entering the United States, for example, you’ll see signs that say …

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