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Travel, like any other activity, comes with its own set of rules and regulations. In addition to familiarizing yourself with the laws of your destination, you need to be aware of rules governing air travel, customs, and sending souvenirs back home.
When you are traveling, you never know when there might be a heightened travel alert. Try to stay on top of the news and comply with any requests made by the Transportation Read More
With regulations constantly changing as threat levels rise and fall, you have to keep up with the rules on what you can and can't take onto an airplane. Don't get caught by Read More
When traveling internationally, it is crucial to know about airline rules and regulations in order to avoid holdups at the airport. Before you fly internationally, be sure Read More
The Joint Federal Travel Regulations (JFTR) is a publication covering monetary allowances associated with military travel and transfers. It covers monetary compensation for Read More
The days of flying airlines fee-free have come to an end. Now, in addition to arriving to the airport on time, travelers have to make sure that they are aware of new rules Read More
With many airlines instituting new or stricter rules about baggage sizes on international flights, travelers should be increasingly careful to stay within the published Read More
Medication can mean the difference between life and death, so it must be available to travelers at any moment. With all the laws on the books concerning what is admissible Read More
With airlines changing rules on a daily basis about checked and carry-on luggage, it is sometimes hard to keep up, plus the rules for domestic travel are different than for Read More
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) implemented new rules for carrying liquids onto a plane after finding liquid explosives on a flight. Following these Read More
The government considerably tightened security at airports following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The TSA implemented additional policies concerning Read More
How to employ some travel safety tips, like finding your embassy, for traveling abroad in foreign countries; get expert tips and advice on international travel in this Read More
Getting through U.S. customs may seem like a daunting prospect, but it's usually fast and simple if you know what you're doing. Following posted rules and regulations and Read More
Customs officials are the last obstacle standing between you and your travel destination. Here are ways to make sure you get through: Read More
Even if you’re not harboring illegal items, getting stopped at customs while someone rifles through your suitcase is a pain. Whether your suitcase is packed with nothing Read More
Many travellers wish to bring some wonderful food from foreign countries back home to the United States. However, food importation regulations are often strict and Read More
Decipher your host country's confusing set of shipping regulations, then factor in U.S. duty, taxes and customs fees. If you can't cram that sucker into your luggage, Read More
Byzantine might be the best word to describe the process of shipping purchases to the United States. Every country has its own confusing set of shipping regulations, and Read More
The United Nations Road Traffic Convention of 1949 allows you to use a valid U.S. driver's license in conjunction with an International Driving Permit (IDP) in foreign Read More
You've finally booked that long European vacation you've been saving for, but you're not sure how to get around once you get there. A rental car may give you the most Read More
An International Driver's Permit is sanctioned by the United Nations and is recognized in more than 100 countries of the world. For U.S. drivers, it's required in Mexico, Read More
The American Automobile Association (AAA) and The National Auto Club are the only two organizations authorized by the United States Department of State to legally issue Read More
Most locations in Europe have allowed Americans to drive without getting a special license. Some countries prefer that you obtain an International Drivers License, which Read More
If you have relatives coming from a foreign country to visit you in the United States, they might want to travel on their own by driving a car. With an international Read More
An international driver's license is often confused with an international driver's permit. Only the permit is real; the license represents a scam. The person who mistakes Read More
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