Immigration

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, …

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, …

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 …

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 …

I’ve finalized many of the plans for our upcoming trip to Southeast Asia. This included finding out how to get an e-visa to Vietnam and how to upgrade our stay …

Every country in the world handles how people cross the border differently. That’s their prerogative because it’s their border. However the differences can lead to difficulties when you’re flying and …

One requirement put into place during COVID-19 that will persist for a while is the need to show proof of a negative COVID test before international travel. While some countries …

New Zealand has managed to keep COVID-19 under control. They were extremely aggressive with their response to the virus and instituted a full country lockdown in March when they only …

Of the many tips and tricks I’ve learned over the years by reading different websites and blogs, I think the one that has improved the quality of traveling the most …