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    The Most Spoken Language in Each U.S. State—After English and Spanish

    by SharonKurheg February 28, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 28, 2026

    Using U.S. Census data, WordFinderX identified the most commonly spoken language in each state once English and Spanish are removed from the equation. Of the 195 countries in the world, …

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    Two Lyft Rides in Miami, Two Completely Different Americas

    by joeheg January 30, 2026
    by joeheg January 30, 2026

    It was less than a ten-minute Lyft ride. Same route. Same city. Different direction. And yet, the two rides couldn’t have been more different. Ride #1: “America Is The Best …

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    She Renewed Her Passport — Her Resulting Travel Mistake Could Easily Happen to You

    by SharonKurheg January 9, 2026
    by SharonKurheg January 9, 2026

    In late 2021, President Joe Biden signed an executive order regarding Transforming Federal Customer Experience and Service Delivery to Rebuild Trust in Government (Note: link no longer works. It did …

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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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    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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    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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    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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    Do U.S. Passport Holders Need A Visa To Visit Singapore?

    by joeheg January 5, 2023
    by joeheg January 5, 2023

    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 …

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    How Leaving Another Country Is Different From Leaving The USA

    by joeheg May 4, 2022
    by joeheg May 4, 2022

    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 …

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