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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Travel
Why Do You Have To Go Through Security Again After An International Flight?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegYou just went through airport security before your flight—so why do you have to do it all over again when you land? If you’ve ever traveled internationally and have a …
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Airports
The Airport Perk Most Travelers Don’t Know About Is Quietly Expanding
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegClearing 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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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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Is Global Entry Worth the Cost and Effort Compared to the Free Mobile Passport Control App?
by joehegby joehegWe’ve had Global Entry for over a decade, and when we first applied, it was nothing short of a game-changer. Back then, it felt like we’d unlocked a secret VIP …
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What Medications Can You Legally Bring into the US From Foreign Countries You’ve Visited?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegPractically all of us have done it at one point or another. Your aunt knows you’re going to the UK and asks you to buy Co-Codamol, which contains paracetamol (what …
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Airports
Think Twice Before Using Your Phone in the Customs Area When Entering the U.S.
by joehegby joehegGetting 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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9 Things Americans Do That Confuse Everyone Else In The World
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegA while back, we wrote about things in the U.S. that boggle the minds of Europeans. Although the piece was written in fun, it covered a lot of things we …
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Global Entry is something of an #IYKYK (if you know, you know) thing. If you have it and are returning to the US from an overseas flight, you know how …
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DHS Admits “Inaccurate Or Misleading Statements” About Kicking NY Out Of Global Entry
by joehegby joehegIn February 2020, the Acting Director of the Department of Homeland Security announced that New York residents would no longer be eligible to use Global Entry, or any other Trusted …