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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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    Why Do You Have To Go Through Security Again After An International Flight?

    by SharonKurheg March 23, 2026
    by SharonKurheg March 23, 2026

    You 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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    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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    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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    Is Global Entry Worth the Cost and Effort Compared to the Free Mobile Passport Control App?

    by joeheg August 13, 2025
    by joeheg August 13, 2025

    We’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 SharonKurheg May 22, 2025
    by SharonKurheg May 22, 2025

    Practically 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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    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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    9 Things Americans Do That Confuse Everyone Else In The World

    by SharonKurheg February 1, 2025
    by SharonKurheg February 1, 2025

    A 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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    The Real Reason Why Global Entry Waits Are Still So Long

    by SharonKurheg May 24, 2024
    by SharonKurheg May 24, 2024

    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 joeheg July 24, 2020
    by joeheg July 24, 2020

    In 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 …

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