As a US citizen, there are several “trusted traveler” programs, but how do you know which one is right for you? We will cover the two most commonly used- TSA PreCheck and Global Entry – and let you decide if either, or both, are right for you! TSA PreCheck What is TSA PreCheck? First and…
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REAL ID and What It Means to You as a Traveler
If you’ve been to the airport any time in the past year, there’s no doubt you’ve seen signs about the upcoming switch to “REAL ID” forms of identification. The “REAL ID Act”, passed by Congress in 2005, sets minimum security standards for identification, including drivers licenses. Here’s what you need to know: Beginning October 1st,…
What You Need for a Trip to Bolivia as a US Citizen
**AS OF DECEMBER 2019, A VISA IS NO LONGER NEEDED FOR US CITIZENS TRAVELING TO BOLIVIA** There is a lot of misinformation out there so we are going to tell you what we did and how it worked, and hopefully it will help you get all you need! For our trip to Bolivia, we were…
What to do if you Damage Your Rental Car in a Foreign Country
Renting a car in a foreign country may seem very overwhelming. However we find it worthwhile in some instances, so we don’t have to rely on public transportation, or be stuck checking train and bus schedules. Renting a car allows you to have the freedom you want while traveling abroad! We’ve rented cars in several…