Passport Hell — 6 tips to avoid big problems

Here are six levels of Passport Hell. Too many international travelers don’t understand passport rules at their destination which may require them to renew their passport earlier than they expect. That can get them into passport hell and ruin a trip before it...

Global Entry card tips for customs and TSA

A Global Entry card speeds travelers through customs and serves as an alternative ID Global Entry (GE) can be a major time saver for U.S. citizens returning to the country, speeding you through passport control. I’ve been in and seen airport Customs and Border...

Ned’s international travel planning checklist

Traveling internationally brings a specific set of challenges to travelers well beyond that of any domestic journey. Documentation, licensing, power for travel gear, insurance, healthcare, and bill payment are all issues of concern that domestic travelers don’t...

6 preflight rules to prevent air travel problems

Pilots preflight their plane just prior to each flight. They go through a detailed checklist to make sure everything is ready and the plane is safe for the flight. They attempt to leave nothing to chance. Passengers should do their own preflight rules before they...

Essential child documentation for international travel

Have you ever traveled internationally and been stuck in immigration for more than two hours, even when your travel documents were perfect? It happened to me in Morocco last year. Have you ever had to change planes in Frankfurt, then go through security and...