I really like how the Wolters have more and more videoes on general advice for travelling abroad, and not just country-specific good and surprising things
Preston Clark - Their advice on general travel has been the best. I can't tell you how many times they helped me and answered questions I didn't know I was going to have. There are other travel channels out there but Wolters World is the best.
I talk to a lot of people about travel and I always tell them several places to get info online and Wolters World is at/near the top for realistic travel advice that will really prepare you for being in a different environment.
I agree completely. I always find it amazing that guidebooks have endless pages of restaurants that have been closed for 6 months and yet skimp on the basics of international travel
I never thought about this, it is so basic! But yes, the first couple times can be VERY overwhelming. Absolutely correct, keep your paperwork together and know your plans. Sometimes they will ask your kids questions just to make sure they really belong to you. My daughter gets it now and when they ask her questions, she just says "yes, they are my mom and dad!" Also, be polite to the passport control! You may be tired and cranky, but they can deny you entry so be a good tourist!
Also, never volunteer any 'small talk. Just answer their questions. We went through Montreal two years ago and the "pretty couple " in front of us would not stop loud talk bragging about where they went. Two people, NINE carry ons ! ( Louis Vitton, Coach, that type.I didn't think the 4 hour layover was going to be long enough . But when they got to the Customs guy, their first words were " Be careful with our stuff, we're in a hurry." Big mistake on their part. They were making them open EVERYTHING , and just when they started, asked me and my friend where we were going ( San Francisco ) and waved us through ! The "pretty couple" was on the same flight. They didn't make it. So bottom line, just answer their questions. Period. Great video BTW and why the heck does Rick Steves keep disliking your videos ??!!!!!
I practice exactly the same thing anywhere I go. One question, one answer and I never elaborate unless they ask. Some are interested in where, what, why and some are not.
It's also important to remember that even if you and the official have plenty of time and would enjoy a friendly chat, somebody behind you in line may have a tight connection that they may or may not make, depending on how long they have to be in that line.
Ditto this. I will never bring up "small talk" with an officer unless I'm absolutely positive they're in the mood _and_ there's no one waiting behind me. The only time I've done it is when I flew into Vancouver on a flight that arrived around sunset and was last in line with nobody else lined up after me, and after the CBSA officer questioned me, the only remark I made was that I hadn't seen her on Canada's "Border Security" show yet, to which she smiled and simply remarked, "no, not yet."
Exactly Steve Travels. Answer *ONLY* what the customs agent asks you. Keep your answers truthful, direct and to the point. If you ramble and volunteer information, not only does it waste time, they can get suspicious of you.
I fly abroad so infrequently now that it seems like "the first time" every flight. It's as though my brain works overtime to anticipate the next step to get through the boarding process. I feel more relaxed traveling with another person who can also be alert to changes, etc. When flying solo, I'm on my own to catch the plane and any connecting flights. Once onboard in my seat, I can chill for awhile! Traveling can be mentally and physically exhausting sometimes if I'm traveling to a new location. I'm excited and anxious not knowing what to expect. Whew!
Don’t forget to fill out the arrival and or departure forms required by some countries. And some countries (like japan) require that plus a customs form for foreigners
I finally learned in Germany all they want to hear from me when I am going to visit my daughter is, “I’m on holiday”. Me trying to explain anything else is confusing for them.
I'm an American living in South Korea. My parents came to visit me. They flew into Seoul Incheon Airport, had a 12-hour layover with a hotel stay and a flight to my Korean hometown of Daegu the next morning. In Korea, and especially at Incheon (since that's where most international-to-domestic connections are made), you have to pick up your luggage and take it through customs with you before going on to your next flight. My parents didn't know this and went to their hotel without their luggage. Luckily, the airport employees were able to find the luggage the next morning in the Delta Airlines airport offices.
The funniest thing happened the other day Mark. I am currently studying to do my degree in accounting and was doing some modules online, and then your face popped up with a video for swot analysis!! My university has used your video in our unit! I was like "hey thats my youtube travel guy!" 😂
Last summer I did a three week exchange in France. I don't know if the customs officer decided that a teenaged American girl that was traveling alone with no stamps in her passport was the least of his worries, or if French customs are always really easy to get through, but he didn't say a word to me. When I come back to the US and went to border patrol it was completely different. It started fine, they asked my full name and my birthday. The problem arose when they asked if I was going to school. I was 15 at the time, so I still had to be in school, but I'm homeschooled. I hadn't had an actual conversation in English for 3 weeks, so first it took me a little while to understand what he was asking. Then I fumbled around and stuttered out something like "I'm a US citizen... I'm going to be a sophomore... Um yes?" He then asked what my parents did and I said my mom homeschools me and I think he understood why I was confused at first cause it looked like he had an ah-ha moment then he let me go after that.
And now imagine how tourists to the US are treated who are not even US citizens. The US passport control is the worst and most unfriendly in the world.
Agreed US customs are the worst. And they are so unefficient, too. Last year I was taking aside in San Fransisco and had to wait more than two hours in a room, before an officer had time to talk to me. That's not what you need after a 15 hour journey
@@klausjespersen it happen to me as a US citizen. I came from a popular vacation destination in South America and the guy at customs became abrasive with me. He ask if I had someone in the country I went to, I said no. He then ask why I went on vacation and I told him because I wanted to travel and see the world. He told me to leave and then moments later an officer stoped me in the hallway and told me go and wait in a room full with other people. I waited for over an hour before they saw me. My flight already arrived late at night 12am and I had to stay at the airport until 2-3 am. I was so furious and pissed off. When she finally came back with no senses of urgency and proceeded to check my bag which I had my personal belongings, swiping everything to check for drugs asking me about work and other personal stuff. She didn’t find anything of course while another guy was in the background watching me. They acted like I was a criminal. I’ve never even been ticketed while driving. Mind you I’m a professional black male, with a stable job, I own my home in one of the nicest neighborhoods in northern Virginia, DC suburb. I kept the lovely package of the hotel statement and itinerary in my suitcase and she got pissed when they couldn’t find anything. I was calm as a cucumber. She wasn’t happy after wasting her time coming after me and they left the real criminals off the hook.
@@JeanClaudeCOCO Geez, im so sorry to hear about your experiences. That sounds horribly unfair and honestly, just sickening. Sometimes the USA sounds worse than a third world country… and i live in India 🥲
Once you collect your luggage from the conveyor, you have to go through customs. There'll be 2 lanes usually: green means that you have nothing to declare, whereas red means you have goods you need to pay duty on or that aren't allowed to bring in. If you're travelling within the EU, you also have a blue lane for arrivals from within the EU. You are always liable for a customs agent to stop you, however
Stuff I always have or need. Physical Items: Passport Customs Card (anywhere without land borders) PEN. Always carry a pen. Documents that are usually on my phone (downloaded, don't rely on wifi in the airport): Proof of Onward Travel (that I'm leaving) First Night Accommodation Address Evidence of Finances Questions Usually Asked: Reason for travel Duration of stay Where else am I going Where have I been Occupation/financial backing.
Cristina Sloane Do you have money or funds to sustain your travel, that is why you need to have booked a hotel before entry. If you’re traveling to many other locations in a particular country they may ask for all hotels in that destination. They just want to know you won’t be begging or working $$ your way through the country. Having a prepared log is very important. Don’t tell them you will have money sent to you or that someone will give you money in the country you’re visiting. They may refuse entry base on that.
When I travel in another country I always look around to make sure that you aren't filming a video near me.... I'm scared of vaporizing into thin air like some of the tourist behind you. As always another helpful video. Thanks for taking the time to help all of us out.
Great stuff Mark! My first international flight was back in 2002. Went to Toronto with a friend. We were waiting in the customs line and I was "next". She followed along with me and before I could say hello to the agent, he asked "Are you with her?" Ahh, yes. "Is she your wife?" Ahh, no. Then he decided to yell at her to get back in line. This is the kind of stuff that first timers need to know. Unless married...don't walk up to the agents together. Haha. So yes, that was my fault...cause I didn't know. HAHAHA!
This channel has helped me out sooo much when traveling both domestically and internationally. I always learn something new from your videos and really appreciate the attention to detail that gets put into them. THANK YOU!!!
Or you could go carry-on only or get a good length on your layover. Heck you might have better luck non-stop to SEA and then take the train or bus down.
If you can swing that, but it's not that bad. You usually pick up your bag in the baggage claim, and then follow the signs where you recheck it back in. They scan it, put it on the belt, and you're out of there.
I have also some advice: Have a plan, how to get to your hotel. Let your hotel either call you a taxi or (what i like more and what i do all the time) use public transportation to get to the city. Nearly every European Airport has a very good connection from the airport to the city. And check it out as well, there are often more options (different buses, trains, suburban railway systems, metros etc.)
Most European airports and cities can be pretty congested. Often there is a bus service but any train or tram will usually be quicker as they don't have to deal with the congestion. I can think of several airports that are miles out, and the roads can be a pain, and taxis very expensive.
I agree, I also like to travel by train to the airport more than by bus or taxi. And nearly every airport in Europe has a train connection, as you said.
Excellent advice, especially "have a plan how to get to your hotel." Sometimes it's by train (Madrid, Athens), sometimes by taxi (Lisbon, Puerta Vallarta, Prague), sometimes bus (Rome, Venice, Dublin), sometimes a combination. I've introduced first-timers to the wonders of taking the Tube from Heathrow to London, rather than grabbing a taxi, and having a printed map of the local subway/rail station routes and stops is a huge help.
So very happy I recently found your channel. These are not only very helpful and informative but also getting me even more excited for my trip. Thanks for having so many Germany videos!! :)
Most airports there's the same steps. Check in Security Finding your gate Boarding On plane Off plane Passport Control Baggage pick up (if you check any bags) Customs Exit. ps also another thing is a lot of things seem to be self service in some airports. :)
I haven't flown to Europe in quite some time, but the countries I've been visiting have all had you go through Customs after you pick up your luggage. Most are sensitive regarding keeping new pests etc... out of their countries. The security was quite the ordeal coming b back from Australia to Houston via Auckland. In Sydney we had passport screening and then security similar to that in the US. In Auckland even though we were in transit passengers staying in the sterile area, we went through US type security again before entering the terminal. Then they had another screening just before the gate area, we were asked several questions about what we did on the trip, very cordial for sure but it had a purpose I'm sure. Then in Houston, of course immigration and then customs with our checked luggage. Again, we didn't leave the sterile area but then had to go through TSA screening. The CBP portion at IAH is very spotty. We beat the couple we were traveling with through immigration even though they had Global Entry.
If you get questioned at your point of entry be polite, firm and provide direct answers to direct questions. I travel rough but when I get off that flight I am neatly dressed and clean shaven. I have had very few problems. A solid demeanor and a patient attitude goes a long way in these situations.
Make sure your passport is in good condition too. Last time I flew internationally I had to spend $200 for an expedited passport, as well as $100 for a flight between Bogotá and Santa Marta since it was still cheaper than a flight to Santa Marta from Boston.
Mark, you mention making sure your passport is valid for 6 months after your arrival date. Some countries require your passport to be valid 6 months after the date you DEPART the country. Others don't have have this 6 month requirement. The US State Department travel web site will give travelers all the info they need to know on this topic.
I guess my advice would be to try and make yourself familiar with any airport you're flying into. I'll be flying into Atlanta in November, with a connecting flight to Tampa. With Atlanta being a HUGE airport, I've studied a lot of youtube videos about how it's laid out and how to move around from terminal to terminal. I did the same thing for Tampa, though that one was a lot easier compared to Atlanta :-) Also, in the US, be prepared to pick up your checked luggage at your 'port of entry', go through customs, drop the checked luggage off, and go through security again. Above all, always be polite to airport staff ... these people are just doing their job and I'm sure they get bitched at enough.
I’m so grateful I found you last week. You are so helpful. I’m leaving the country twice for the first time and I’m so nervous. You are making me feel more confident.
Excellent advice. There are ways to ease your adventure through passport control. If you are wearing sunglasses take them off. Make sure you match your passport photo. Keep your answers simple, yes and no answers are good ways to do that. No hats.
I made my own ticket with a list of instructions what I have to do. It really helped. Remember everyone off your plane will be going in the same direction until after security. So just follow the crowd. Some airports have self check ins.... Which isn't as daunting as it sounds. Plenty off people around will help if you ask.
Great info, thanks! Some countries require an immigration form be completed and reviewed at the immigration desks as you go through. I’ve seen tons of people having to fill out the forms before they can even get in line. Most airlines will supply the forms. If in doubt, fill it out anyway!
Love the channel Mark! This is the first channel I came upon for info on Oslo and Bergen Norway. Since then, have tried other channels... but keep coming back to you. Don't change a thing! Here to stay. Cheers🍻
If your coming back into the US from another country and having a connecting flight to get home. Make sure you book your flight that has a layover of at least a few hours.. Once you arrive in the US you have to go thru customs then get your bags, recheck your bags and then go thru security again to get to your gate for your flight home to your destination. This can take some time
I've only ever traveled abroad during the off-season or shoulder season and I wouldn't do it any other way. Maybe you could do a video on the pros and cons of not traveling during high season?
In international travel, always bring a pen. You will be asked to fill out forms before landing and the airplane normally doesn't have pens to hand out. Note that you need to do this, and your potty break, before they turn on the seatbelt sign for landing.
I always try to book with the national carrier for whatever country that I am traveling to. Massive time saver. As an example my last flight to Beijing was on Hainan. All Chinese maybe 6-8 Westerners. Breezed through the process. Coming back to the US was the same thing. 5 minutes and done. Also-order special meals when flying on Chinese airlines. Epically better food and you get it first
Thank you so much for this video. This is the information I was looking for. At first it seems overwhelming to travel internationally, but you simplified what seemed to be a stressful situation in order to travel international. ❤
Great advice, im planning a future US trip and will be flying to seattle from the UK first then an internal flight from seattle to philly, so good to hear advice on both parts.
As you plan your trip, make sure you check the requirements for travelling to another country. For some countries, you are required to have a visa. And sometimes getting a visa will take time and money.
One other item are the new Electronic passport checks, so for example into the UK with an EU passport, if you have a newer passport you can use the "booths" to get in. I am not a great fan, but don't panic and make sure you follow the picture to put the passport in the slot and press down really hard to make sure it's down and look directly at the camera. Personally I always check the following before we go 1. Medical recommended or mandatory "jabs" and preventatives (eg Malaria tablets) A few countries also require proof of inoculations. 2. Visa requirements and processes (when we went to Egypt you had to buy a visa on the way in, so you needed to queue for that before you queued for passport control). 3. Banned items (Cuba has a huge list of things and using a Drone in Cuba can have dire consequences) With regard to international connecting flights, I always ask the Service agent at Bag drop or Check in, as they will know if you need to pick up your bags. In the UK if you have an internal flight say from London to a northern airport, it's a toss up as to if you need to pick up your luggage or not.
Flew to Greece with a university for a vacation. Getting into the country no one said a thing to us just went to window showed passport and lady stamped it didn't even look up at me. Leaving Greece was much different. Numerous agents approached us and asked why we had visited Greece. Where we went. One agent patted me down. Then they took random people from line and took them aside for a more in depth search. All this would of alarmed me considering how easy it was to get into country and I have never been outside US but our tour guide informed us this might happen. But it wasn't bad and we all got onto plane only problem I could see is if you didn't leave enough time for this to happen because it did take a little bit. Greece by the way is beautiful!!!
Exact same thing happened to me in Spain. While entering, the border guard didn’t even speak to me. When leaving, at first it was fine at the exiting customs booth, but once I got past it, my airline informed me they needed to do a thorough check on me so I had everything I had tested for drugs and explosives.
Its a little different if youre coming into the United states from an airport where there is us customs preclearance, like dublin as pictured. In those cases you clear customs BEFORE flying and youll check your bags after youve cleared. On arrival youll arrive as a domestic flight and can head straight for baggage claim and such. The downside is youll need to allow extra time when departing but on the flip side youll know youre free to leave on arrival!
thank you Tammy. I tried to tell my mother that before we went to Norway last week. she couldn't accept that for some reason. We still made our flight on time though.
ANSWER WHAT THE BORDER OFFICER ASKS YOU. People go like "they're so damn unreasonable" when they refuse to answer the question "what is the purpose of your trip". I don't see why you can't just answer. "Work". "Visiting". "Vacation". It's that easy.
This is perfect information for me. I'm travelling abroad for the first time especially the part about passport control on connecting flights. I've got a flight to finland which has my connecting flight to norway
Don't forget to get visums or esta's (do this a couple of weeks before you leave) in the us and maybe other countries you need to show a visum as a tourist.
Also, make sure you know what you can bring back from other countries you visit. As you come back, it's possible for customs to confiscate some items, like ivory, or charge you an import duty if you bring back items worth more than you are allowed.
One thing I would add - be careful about restrictions on what you can bring into a country/state, because they can cause some problems at the baggage claim. For example, if you're flying into California, you can't bring some types of fresh food with you (meat and fruit/veg, if I remember) and there are sniffer dogs at the baggage claim that will find it. I saw a couple get very flustered when the dog discovered an apple that they had brought as an onboard snack and forgot to eat before getting off the plane.
Thank you for all the helpful tips on trips. I did not realize that tv USB ports were available. When I was traveling with nephew and niece for the first time I made a game of hide and seek with one of their belongings( woobie- blank is, whatever) then they had to find it in the room. It taught them to check every drawer and door for list items. It proved itself when the nephew traveled with Grandpa to Florida and he found Gpas glasses and denture adhesive in the nightstand. My head would not fit thru a garage door. And it kept them busy in the hide and seek.
Haha. For me it's the *departure* procedure that has me bewildered. Everyone at the airport looks like they know what's going on. I on the contrary still have no idea how to collect/print out online bought tickets at the airport + how to attach those bagage thingies to my luggage. Traveling alone by air seems to be not an option for me.
You're not alone on this one. I've traveled for many years, but rarely do I print my online ticket from those airline kiosk at the airport until a few weeks ago then tagging my own luggage. It was a new experience for me.
Hi, If I might add though it is a small detail. If you travel through a country and you are in transit such as Kenya going onto Bangkok. Before Passport control a person would need to pass through a small kiosk called sanitary control. In Kenya a person would need a yellow fever shot. unless you were in the airport for less than 12 hours and in transit. Then its onto Passport control at the Bangkok airport. Happy travels Alex.
Thankfully we have none of that interrogation to go through when travelling within the EU. In the Schengen zone you hop off the plane, grab your luggage and catch the train straight away. I am sure the same applies to US citizens travelling around this place as well.
Don;t forget that for some countries you'll need a visa to enter. Some you'll need proof of vaccination (eg Yellow Fever in some African countries). I can't stress how important it is to know the address where you are staying. We had a lot of trouble with that once.
US passport holder here. Based on where I've been, the smoothest arrival procedure goes to China. I travel there annually, and I've only been asked one question (when an officer asked if the name I put on my entry card was my real Chinese name and just giggled for whatever reason). Upon seeing my valid passport, visa, and entry card, China's immigration officers simply presume everything has been taken care of ahead of time. As for others... - Canada's immigration officers have quite a few questions (purpose of travel, length of stay, what I do for work, and at the time, whether or not I'd been in contact with anyone who had Ebola), but are incredibly friendly about it. - Mexico's officers asked me only where I was coming from and how long I planned to stay. - EU countries vary. In Copenhagen and Athens, I got asked nothing. In Berlin, I got asked the standard stuff. Athens' officer was incredibly friendly, but the ones at CPH and TXL were rather stiff at that time. - As for the US, they've gotten better, but they used to yell and scream at passengers upon exiting the plane. Thankfully, I haven't been yelled at since 2013 😁
If you go to the U.S use Automated Passport Control (APC). If you’re an American or Canadian citizen, used the visa waiver program (ESTA), have a B1 or B2 visa can used these kiosks. For the full list and more details than I will mention go to cbp.gov/travel to see the details. The kiosk will scan your passport and fingerprint you and you’ll fill the form out at the kiosk so you don’t need to fill the paper form out on the plane. Then the receipt will print and you will go to a separate line, not the normal line. So that means it’s shorter. APC is worth to know about if you’re flying in the U.S.
I've been to Europe a few times and this video is really great for those who are traveling abroad the first time. Thanks Mark for doing this along with your other great videos! Hope you enjoyed Mardi Gras when you were in New Orleans!
I do love the places that have pre-clearance facilities coming back to the US. It was so much nicer coming back from Aruba after a couple weeks knowing you weren't going to have to go reclaim your bag and re-check it especially in Miami.
I always have a note from my doctor on a Rx form explaining why I carry an Epipen and my other emergency meds. I have to fight with the pharmacy to put the prescription label on the plastic tube, because the paste board box gets mangled. I’ve had more problems with security than customs about it but like to be extra careful.. Also have proof your kids are yours especially if you are citizens of different nations. Mom was Canadian, Dad, Sis, and I American. Caused difficulties in the 70s sure it is more difficult now.
You forgot when you're selected for secondary screening. After you pick up your luggage, depending on chance, or the passport control officer you initially talked to was suspicious about something, you can be pointed to secondary screening. It happened to me once traveling to Canada. They asked me to open my checked bag, and they went through it with a fine-tooth comb. After all that they told me I can go after I put all my stuff back in my bag. I was also screened on the way out from Shanghai. They also poked around my bag, but after a few minutes let me go.
You forgot one thing: Customs. At least in Europe that is not uncommon. After you have collected your luggage you go through customs. Usually you go on green, nothing to declare. In Norway at Oslo Airport there is an exception if you have a connecting domestic flight and your luggage is sent directly: Then you wait until a screen says your it is okey for you to pass custums there, before you go to the gate.
TheRenaissanceman65 : No it doesn’t! Heard about Shengen? You can argue with the same logic about passport control and most of what he mentions in the video. It happens “everywhere”. Mark also admits he forgot! Your comment is STUPID.
I haven't used an airport in several years but here in the UK I always thought that immigration do the passport control checks. Customs comes after you have gotten your check luggage and gone through the green or red channel.
One thing that he didn't mention was... While you're still en route the flight attendants will come by and hand everyone a card for you to give to customs when you arrive that you will need to fill out. On that card you will give basic information such as name and address, along with stuff like the duration of your stay, and where you're staying along with the flight number for your return flight home.
At customs in Paris be prepared to wait as the lines can be long but overall cdg is a good airport and when leaving cdg coming back to the states they got sweet chairs to sit in
Appreciate the info. I'm going to Europe in May, for the first time since 1970. Going on Scandinavian cruise, DFW thru Frankfurt, to Copenhagen, COVID willing. On the way back, to DFW thru Istanbul--that should be a little weird. My one memory of Customs was mid afternoon at O'Hare--absolute bedlam. Hope its a little less crazy now.
Great video, it might be worth mentioning that the UK (and various other EU countries) will require a US visitor to fill in a landing card and have that ready at passport control. If you guys ever find yourself in Manchester UK let me know and I'll buy you lunch and show you a few things.
I really like how the Wolters have more and more videoes on general advice for travelling abroad, and not just country-specific good and surprising things
Preston Clark - Their advice on general travel has been the best. I can't tell you how many times they helped me and answered questions I didn't know I was going to have. There are other travel channels out there but Wolters World is the best.
I talk to a lot of people about travel and I always tell them several places to get info online and Wolters World is at/near the top for realistic travel advice that will really prepare you for being in a different environment.
Thank you.
Me too!
I agree completely. I always find it amazing that guidebooks have endless pages of restaurants that have been closed for 6 months and yet skimp on the basics of international travel
I never thought about this, it is so basic! But yes, the first couple times can be VERY overwhelming. Absolutely correct, keep your paperwork together and know your plans. Sometimes they will ask your kids questions just to make sure they really belong to you. My daughter gets it now and when they ask her questions, she just says "yes, they are my mom and dad!" Also, be polite to the passport control! You may be tired and cranky, but they can deny you entry so be a good tourist!
Well said
Also, never volunteer any 'small talk. Just answer their questions. We went through Montreal two years ago and the "pretty couple " in front of us would not stop loud talk bragging about where they went. Two people, NINE carry ons ! ( Louis Vitton, Coach, that type.I didn't think the 4 hour layover was going to be long enough . But when they got to the Customs guy, their first words were " Be careful with our stuff, we're in a hurry." Big mistake on their part. They were making them open EVERYTHING , and just when they started, asked me and my friend where we were going ( San Francisco ) and waved us through ! The "pretty couple" was on the same flight. They didn't make it. So bottom line, just answer their questions. Period. Great video BTW and why the heck does Rick Steves keep disliking your videos ??!!!!!
I practice exactly the same thing anywhere I go. One question, one answer and I never elaborate unless they ask. Some are interested in where, what, why and some are not.
It's also important to remember that even if you and the official have plenty of time and would enjoy a friendly chat, somebody behind you in line may have a tight connection that they may or may not make, depending on how long they have to be in that line.
Ditto this. I will never bring up "small talk" with an officer unless I'm absolutely positive they're in the mood _and_ there's no one waiting behind me. The only time I've done it is when I flew into Vancouver on a flight that arrived around sunset and was last in line with nobody else lined up after me, and after the CBSA officer questioned me, the only remark I made was that I hadn't seen her on Canada's "Border Security" show yet, to which she smiled and simply remarked, "no, not yet."
Exactly Steve Travels. Answer *ONLY* what the customs agent asks you. Keep your answers truthful, direct and to the point. If you ramble and volunteer information, not only does it waste time, they can get suspicious of you.
@TheRenaissanceman65 Most are hostile and rude to hostile and rude travelers.
I fly abroad so infrequently now that it seems like "the first time" every flight. It's as though my brain works overtime to anticipate the next step to get through the boarding process. I feel more relaxed traveling with another person who can also be alert to changes, etc. When flying solo, I'm on my own to catch the plane and any connecting flights. Once onboard in my seat, I can chill for awhile! Traveling can be mentally and physically exhausting sometimes if I'm traveling to a new location. I'm excited and anxious not knowing what to expect. Whew!
Oh i agree!
Im going to Norway on the 20th and im litterly imagining myself getting into costoms and stutter and being nervous.
I hope your having a good day! 🌍💙💚⛺💙❤
Totally agree I made myself so ill with anxiety I ended up in hospital and cancelling my trip. When I had a friend with me.... No problems.
Don’t forget to fill out the arrival and or departure forms required by some countries. And some countries (like japan) require that plus a customs form for foreigners
Bring a pen.
@@lesliefranklin1870 Or a few pens!
I finally learned in Germany all they want to hear from me when I am going to visit my daughter is, “I’m on holiday”. Me trying to explain anything else is confusing for them.
From the bottom of my heart, thanks Mark & Jocelyn for your gifts of knowledge in order to make our travels more enriching! My best to your family.
I'm an American living in South Korea. My parents came to visit me. They flew into Seoul Incheon Airport, had a 12-hour layover with a hotel stay and a flight to my Korean hometown of Daegu the next morning. In Korea, and especially at Incheon (since that's where most international-to-domestic connections are made), you have to pick up your luggage and take it through customs with you before going on to your next flight. My parents didn't know this and went to their hotel without their luggage. Luckily, the airport employees were able to find the luggage the next morning in the Delta Airlines airport offices.
The funniest thing happened the other day Mark. I am currently studying to do my degree in accounting and was doing some modules online, and then your face popped up with a video for swot analysis!! My university has used your video in our unit! I was like "hey thats my youtube travel guy!" 😂
Wow. That is an old marketing video :)
Last summer I did a three week exchange in France. I don't know if the customs officer decided that a teenaged American girl that was traveling alone with no stamps in her passport was the least of his worries, or if French customs are always really easy to get through, but he didn't say a word to me. When I come back to the US and went to border patrol it was completely different. It started fine, they asked my full name and my birthday. The problem arose when they asked if I was going to school. I was 15 at the time, so I still had to be in school, but I'm homeschooled. I hadn't had an actual conversation in English for 3 weeks, so first it took me a little while to understand what he was asking. Then I fumbled around and stuttered out something like "I'm a US citizen... I'm going to be a sophomore... Um yes?" He then asked what my parents did and I said my mom homeschools me and I think he understood why I was confused at first cause it looked like he had an ah-ha moment then he let me go after that.
And now imagine how tourists to the US are treated who are not even US citizens. The US passport control is the worst and most unfriendly in the world.
Agreed US customs are the worst. And they are so unefficient, too. Last year I was taking aside in San Fransisco and had to wait more than two hours in a room, before an officer had time to talk to me. That's not what you need after a 15 hour journey
They always so extra for sure
@@klausjespersen it happen to me as a US citizen. I came from a popular vacation destination in South America and the guy at customs became abrasive with me. He ask if I had someone in the country I went to, I said no. He then ask why I went on vacation and I told him because I wanted to travel and see the world. He told me to leave and then moments later an officer stoped me in the hallway and told me go and wait in a room full with other people. I waited for over an hour before they saw me. My flight already arrived late at night 12am and I had to stay at the airport until 2-3 am. I was so furious and pissed off. When she finally came back with no senses of urgency and proceeded to check my bag which I had my personal belongings, swiping everything to check for drugs asking me about work and other personal stuff. She didn’t find anything of course while another guy was in the background watching me. They acted like I was a criminal. I’ve never even been ticketed while driving. Mind you I’m a professional black male, with a stable job, I own my home in one of the nicest neighborhoods in northern Virginia, DC suburb. I kept the lovely package of the hotel statement and itinerary in my suitcase and she got pissed when they couldn’t find anything. I was calm as a cucumber. She wasn’t happy after wasting her time coming after me and they left the real criminals off the hook.
@@JeanClaudeCOCO Geez, im so sorry to hear about your experiences. That sounds horribly unfair and honestly, just sickening. Sometimes the USA sounds worse than a third world country… and i live in India 🥲
Once you collect your luggage from the conveyor, you have to go through customs. There'll be 2 lanes usually: green means that you have nothing to declare, whereas red means you have goods you need to pay duty on or that aren't allowed to bring in. If you're travelling within the EU, you also have a blue lane for arrivals from within the EU. You are always liable for a customs agent to stop you, however
Stuff I always have or need.
Physical Items:
Passport
Customs Card (anywhere without land borders)
PEN. Always carry a pen.
Documents that are usually on my phone (downloaded, don't rely on wifi in the airport):
Proof of Onward Travel (that I'm leaving)
First Night Accommodation Address
Evidence of Finances
Questions Usually Asked:
Reason for travel
Duration of stay
Where else am I going
Where have I been
Occupation/financial backing.
Whars evedince of finance mean
Cristina Sloane Do you have money or funds to sustain your travel, that is why you need to have booked a hotel before entry. If you’re traveling to many other locations in a particular country they may ask for all hotels in that destination. They just want to know you won’t be begging or working $$ your way through the country. Having a prepared log is very important. Don’t tell them you will have money sent to you or that someone will give you money in the country you’re visiting. They may refuse entry base on that.
So you don't need proof of vaccinations? Or is that only some countries.
When I travel in another country I always look around to make sure that you aren't filming a video near me.... I'm scared of vaporizing into thin air like some of the tourist behind you. As always another helpful video. Thanks for taking the time to help all of us out.
Thank you for a good laugh! 💙💚❤
Thank you! Flying to Europe for the first time next month and I was wondering about this process.
Tiffanye Davenport same here! I’m flying to Germany in April and I’ve never been to Europe before lol sooooo nervous!!!
Jordan Brown same!! safe travels to both of you!
Great stuff Mark! My first international flight was back in 2002. Went to Toronto with a friend. We were waiting in the customs line and I was "next". She followed along with me and before I could say hello to the agent, he asked "Are you with her?" Ahh, yes. "Is she your wife?" Ahh, no. Then he decided to yell at her to get back in line. This is the kind of stuff that first timers need to know. Unless married...don't walk up to the agents together. Haha. So yes, that was my fault...cause I didn't know. HAHAHA!
This channel has helped me out sooo much when traveling both domestically and internationally. I always learn something new from your videos and really appreciate the attention to detail that gets put into them. THANK YOU!!!
I just came back from Hungary. It's not bad at all (coming from an American perspective). Just follow the crowd, you cannot get lost.
Having to re check bags is exactly why I am determined to get a direct flight back to Oregon from Frankfurt.
Or you could go carry-on only or get a good length on your layover. Heck you might have better luck non-stop to SEA and then take the train or bus down.
I'm studying in Germany so I had no choice but to pack heavy. Otherwise I would have done that haha.
NCC-1701 good luck! More likely to have to go through LA
Congratulations! You'll be paying out the ass!
If you can swing that, but it's not that bad. You usually pick up your bag in the baggage claim, and then follow the signs where you recheck it back in. They scan it, put it on the belt, and you're out of there.
I have also some advice: Have a plan, how to get to your hotel. Let your hotel either call you a taxi or (what i like more and what i do all the time) use public transportation to get to the city. Nearly every European Airport has a very good connection from the airport to the city. And check it out as well, there are often more options (different buses, trains, suburban railway systems, metros etc.)
Most European airports and cities can be pretty congested. Often there is a bus service but any train or tram will usually be quicker as they don't have to deal with the congestion.
I can think of several airports that are miles out, and the roads can be a pain, and taxis very expensive.
I agree, I also like to travel by train to the airport more than by bus or taxi.
And nearly every airport in Europe has a train connection, as you said.
Excellent advice, especially "have a plan how to get to your hotel." Sometimes it's by train (Madrid, Athens), sometimes by taxi (Lisbon, Puerta Vallarta, Prague), sometimes bus (Rome, Venice, Dublin), sometimes a combination. I've introduced first-timers to the wonders of taking the Tube from Heathrow to London, rather than grabbing a taxi, and having a printed map of the local subway/rail station routes and stops is a huge help.
Flying internationally alone for my study abroad, and this video really eased my anxieties! Thank you so much!
So very happy I recently found your channel. These are not only very helpful and informative but also getting me even more excited for my trip. Thanks for having so many Germany videos!! :)
At 3:35 the two people behind vaporize. I love it!
Most airports there's the same steps.
Check in
Security
Finding your gate
Boarding
On plane
Off plane
Passport Control
Baggage pick up (if you check any bags)
Customs
Exit.
ps also another thing is a lot of things seem to be self service in some airports. :)
I haven't flown to Europe in quite some time, but the countries I've been visiting have all had you go through Customs after you pick up your luggage. Most are sensitive regarding keeping new pests etc... out of their countries. The security was quite the ordeal coming b back from Australia to Houston via Auckland. In Sydney we had passport screening and then security similar to that in the US. In Auckland even though we were in transit passengers staying in the sterile area, we went through US type security again before entering the terminal. Then they had another screening just before the gate area, we were asked several questions about what we did on the trip, very cordial for sure but it had a purpose I'm sure. Then in Houston, of course immigration and then customs with our checked luggage. Again, we didn't leave the sterile area but then had to go through TSA screening. The CBP portion at IAH is very spotty. We beat the couple we were traveling with through immigration even though they had Global Entry.
If you get questioned at your point of entry be polite, firm and provide direct answers to direct questions. I travel rough but when I get off that flight I am neatly dressed and clean shaven. I have had very few problems. A solid demeanor and a patient attitude goes a long way in these situations.
Make sure your passport is in good condition too. Last time I flew internationally I had to spend $200 for an expedited passport, as well as $100 for a flight between Bogotá and Santa Marta since it was still cheaper than a flight to Santa Marta from Boston.
Mark, you mention making sure your passport is valid for 6 months after your arrival date. Some countries require your passport to be valid 6 months after the date you DEPART the country. Others don't have have this 6 month requirement. The US State Department travel web site will give travelers all the info they need to know on this topic.
I guess my advice would be to try and make yourself familiar with any airport you're flying into. I'll be flying into Atlanta in November, with a connecting flight to Tampa. With Atlanta being a HUGE airport, I've studied a lot of youtube videos about how it's laid out and how to move around from terminal to terminal. I did the same thing for Tampa, though that one was a lot easier compared to Atlanta :-) Also, in the US, be prepared to pick up your checked luggage at your 'port of entry', go through customs, drop the checked luggage off, and go through security again. Above all, always be polite to airport staff ... these people are just doing their job and I'm sure they get bitched at enough.
Walter you are one of the best travel experts in UA-cam, man you give direct and easy to understand answers plus give so much extra information.
I’m so grateful I found you last week. You are so helpful. I’m leaving the country twice for the first time and I’m so nervous. You are making me feel more confident.
This was really great. Thank you! Flying solo into Munich and transferring to Berlin.
Excellent advice. There are ways to ease your adventure through passport control. If you are wearing sunglasses take them off. Make sure you match your passport photo. Keep your answers simple, yes and no answers are good ways to do that. No hats.
I'm traveling to London with my mom this summer and this video really helps me when I go to the border control when I arrive in the United Kingdom.
Thanks for the video, we are sending my nephew off to travel abroad to study in Italy, first time international flyer. Now he knows what to expect!
I made my own ticket with a list of instructions what I have to do. It really helped. Remember everyone off your plane will be going in the same direction until after security. So just follow the crowd. Some airports have self check ins.... Which isn't as daunting as it sounds. Plenty off people around will help if you ask.
Great info, thanks! Some countries require an immigration form be completed and reviewed at the immigration desks as you go through. I’ve seen tons of people having to fill out the forms before they can even get in line. Most airlines will supply the forms. If in doubt, fill it out anyway!
Everette Epting bring your own pen 🖊
Love the channel Mark! This is the first channel I came upon for info on Oslo and Bergen Norway. Since then, have tried other channels... but keep coming back to you. Don't change a thing! Here to stay. Cheers🍻
I WAS IN OSLO NORWAY LAST WEEK. NICE COUNTRY.
If your coming back into the US from another country and having a connecting flight to get home. Make sure you book your flight that has a layover of at least a few hours.. Once you arrive in the US you have to go thru customs then get your bags, recheck your bags and then go thru security again to get to your gate for your flight home to your destination. This can take some time
I've only ever traveled abroad during the off-season or shoulder season and I wouldn't do it any other way. Maybe you could do a video on the pros and cons of not traveling during high season?
In international travel, always bring a pen. You will be asked to fill out forms before landing and the airplane normally doesn't have pens to hand out. Note that you need to do this, and your potty break, before they turn on the seatbelt sign for landing.
I always try to book with the national carrier for whatever country that I am traveling to. Massive time saver. As an example my last flight to Beijing was on Hainan. All Chinese maybe 6-8 Westerners. Breezed through the process. Coming back to the US was the same thing. 5 minutes and done.
Also-order special meals when flying on Chinese airlines. Epically better food and you get it first
Hallelujah you are giving me information I have been looking for these past two months of researching... Can't believe just ran into you.
Thank you so much for this video. This is the information I was looking for. At first it seems overwhelming to travel internationally, but you simplified what seemed to be a stressful situation in order to travel international. ❤
Great advice, im planning a future US trip and will be flying to seattle from the UK first then an internal flight from seattle to philly, so good to hear advice on both parts.
As you plan your trip, make sure you check the requirements for travelling to another country. For some countries, you are required to have a visa. And sometimes getting a visa will take time and money.
One other item are the new Electronic passport checks, so for example into the UK with an EU passport, if you have a newer passport you can use the "booths" to get in. I am not a great fan, but don't panic and make sure you follow the picture to put the passport in the slot and press down really hard to make sure it's down and look directly at the camera.
Personally I always check the following before we go
1. Medical recommended or mandatory "jabs" and preventatives (eg Malaria tablets) A few countries also require proof of inoculations.
2. Visa requirements and processes (when we went to Egypt you had to buy a visa on the way in, so you needed to queue for that before you queued for passport control).
3. Banned items (Cuba has a huge list of things and using a Drone in Cuba can have dire consequences)
With regard to international connecting flights, I always ask the Service agent at Bag drop or Check in, as they will know if you need to pick up your bags. In the UK if you have an internal flight say from London to a northern airport, it's a toss up as to if you need to pick up your luggage or not.
Flew to Greece with a university for a vacation. Getting into the country no one said a thing to us just went to window showed passport and lady stamped it didn't even look up at me. Leaving Greece was much different. Numerous agents approached us and asked why we had visited Greece. Where we went. One agent patted me down. Then they took random people from line and took them aside for a more in depth search. All this would of alarmed me considering how easy it was to get into country and I have never been outside US but our tour guide informed us this might happen. But it wasn't bad and we all got onto plane only problem I could see is if you didn't leave enough time for this to happen because it did take a little bit. Greece by the way is beautiful!!!
Exact same thing happened to me in Spain. While entering, the border guard didn’t even speak to me. When leaving, at first it was fine at the exiting customs booth, but once I got past it, my airline informed me they needed to do a thorough check on me so I had everything I had tested for drugs and explosives.
Its a little different if youre coming into the United states from an airport where there is us customs preclearance, like dublin as pictured. In those cases you clear customs BEFORE flying and youll check your bags after youve cleared. On arrival youll arrive as a domestic flight and can head straight for baggage claim and such. The downside is youll need to allow extra time when departing but on the flip side youll know youre free to leave on arrival!
Always try to leave enough time to clear customs. There's nothing worse than missing your connection!
thank you Tammy. I tried to tell my mother that before we went to Norway last week. she couldn't accept that for some reason. We still made our flight on time though.
Ts was super helpful 🙏🏽 Flew from Chicago to a connecting flight to Helsinki and to my final destination of Seoul
ANSWER WHAT THE BORDER OFFICER ASKS YOU. People go like "they're so damn unreasonable" when they refuse to answer the question "what is the purpose of your trip". I don't see why you can't just answer. "Work". "Visiting". "Vacation". It's that easy.
Such a helpful video. So many details that make for a smooth transition into a new country.
This is perfect information for me. I'm travelling abroad for the first time especially the part about passport control on connecting flights. I've got a flight to finland which has my connecting flight to norway
Great content as always! You are a great inspiration for my travel channel. Keep it up :)
Don't forget to get visums or esta's (do this a couple of weeks before you leave) in the us and maybe other countries you need to show a visum as a tourist.
Oh I would love more of these type of videos for rookie older travelers
Love that you did this in my home town. Hope you enjoyed Waterford.
I’m flying for the first international trip by myself to Chicago so this is very helpful.
Great topic. I am going to France for the first time in May, I have never traveled outside the US before. Love all of your videos.
I went Mexico-us-netherland-Denmark and i did not have to recheck my bag so remember to ask what to do before leaving the first check in ;)
Also, make sure you know what you can bring back from other countries you visit. As you come back, it's possible for customs to confiscate some items, like ivory, or charge you an import duty if you bring back items worth more than you are allowed.
One thing I would add - be careful about restrictions on what you can bring into a country/state, because they can cause some problems at the baggage claim. For example, if you're flying into California, you can't bring some types of fresh food with you (meat and fruit/veg, if I remember) and there are sniffer dogs at the baggage claim that will find it. I saw a couple get very flustered when the dog discovered an apple that they had brought as an onboard snack and forgot to eat before getting off the plane.
This is my mom’s company has it so then she travels not that often but a bit she gets TSA pre-check which is amazing
Thank you for all the helpful tips on trips. I did not realize that tv USB ports were available.
When I was traveling with nephew and niece for the first time I made a game of hide and seek with one of their belongings( woobie- blank is, whatever) then they had to find it in the room. It taught them to check every drawer and door for list items. It proved itself when the nephew traveled with Grandpa to Florida and he found Gpas glasses and denture adhesive in the nightstand. My head would not fit thru a garage door. And it kept them busy in the hide and seek.
Thank you for the video! This will be my first time traveling to the UK and this makes it less stressful.
This came at the right time as I’m flying to 🇳🇿 today
Haha. For me it's the *departure* procedure that has me bewildered. Everyone at the airport looks like they know what's going on. I on the contrary still have no idea how to collect/print out online bought tickets at the airport + how to attach those bagage thingies to my luggage. Traveling alone by air seems to be not an option for me.
You're not alone on this one. I've traveled for many years, but rarely do I print my online ticket from those airline kiosk at the airport until a few weeks ago then tagging my own luggage. It was a new experience for me.
Hi, If I might add though it is a small detail. If you travel through a country and you are in transit such as Kenya going onto Bangkok. Before Passport control a person would need to pass through a small kiosk called sanitary control. In Kenya a person would need a yellow fever shot. unless you were in the airport for less than 12 hours and in transit. Then its onto Passport control at the Bangkok airport. Happy travels Alex.
Thanks for the heads up. We are heading to Kenya next year
Thankfully we have none of that interrogation to go through when travelling within the EU. In the Schengen zone you hop off the plane, grab your luggage and catch the train straight away. I am sure the same applies to US citizens travelling around this place as well.
This is the video I needed before I traveled abroad a year ago. Great video for first time travelers for sure!
Thank you for this video! We are going to Ljubljana with a connecting flight in Brussels and weren't sure what to do. This helped a lot!!!
Don;t forget that for some countries you'll need a visa to enter. Some you'll need proof of vaccination (eg Yellow Fever in some African countries). I can't stress how important it is to know the address where you are staying. We had a lot of trouble with that once.
I appreciate this information so much. I am going on my first international trip.
US passport holder here. Based on where I've been, the smoothest arrival procedure goes to China. I travel there annually, and I've only been asked one question (when an officer asked if the name I put on my entry card was my real Chinese name and just giggled for whatever reason). Upon seeing my valid passport, visa, and entry card, China's immigration officers simply presume everything has been taken care of ahead of time. As for others...
- Canada's immigration officers have quite a few questions (purpose of travel, length of stay, what I do for work, and at the time, whether or not I'd been in contact with anyone who had Ebola), but are incredibly friendly about it.
- Mexico's officers asked me only where I was coming from and how long I planned to stay.
- EU countries vary. In Copenhagen and Athens, I got asked nothing. In Berlin, I got asked the standard stuff. Athens' officer was incredibly friendly, but the ones at CPH and TXL were rather stiff at that time.
- As for the US, they've gotten better, but they used to yell and scream at passengers upon exiting the plane. Thankfully, I haven't been yelled at since 2013 😁
If you go to the U.S use Automated Passport Control (APC). If you’re an American or Canadian citizen, used the visa waiver program (ESTA), have a B1 or B2 visa can used these kiosks. For the full list and more details than I will mention go to cbp.gov/travel to see the details. The kiosk will scan your passport and fingerprint you and you’ll fill the form out at the kiosk so you don’t need to fill the paper form out on the plane. Then the receipt will print and you will go to a separate line, not the normal line. So that means it’s shorter. APC is worth to know about if you’re flying in the U.S.
I've been to Europe a few times and this video is really great for those who are traveling abroad the first time. Thanks Mark for doing this along with your other great videos! Hope you enjoyed Mardi Gras when you were in New Orleans!
I do love the places that have pre-clearance facilities coming back to the US. It was so much nicer coming back from Aruba after a couple weeks knowing you weren't going to have to go reclaim your bag and re-check it especially in Miami.
2:05 It's that weird ghost lady again! She haunts all your videos :(
Spooky
no I guest, that's just check the skies on right top side shaking too. My opinion :)
Hahahaha :D
I had to rewind a few times until I figured out what went on there.
true, you almost can't hear the cut
This is the best travel channel!
I always have a note from my doctor on a Rx form explaining why I carry an Epipen and my other emergency meds. I have to fight with the pharmacy to put the prescription label on the plastic tube, because the paste board box gets mangled. I’ve had more problems with security than customs about it but like to be extra careful..
Also have proof your kids are yours especially if you are citizens of different nations. Mom was Canadian, Dad, Sis, and I American. Caused difficulties in the 70s sure it is more difficult now.
You forgot when you're selected for secondary screening. After you pick up your luggage, depending on chance, or the passport control officer you initially talked to was suspicious about something, you can be pointed to secondary screening. It happened to me once traveling to Canada. They asked me to open my checked bag, and they went through it with a fine-tooth comb. After all that they told me I can go after I put all my stuff back in my bag. I was also screened on the way out from Shanghai. They also poked around my bag, but after a few minutes let me go.
Dont panic. Most secondary screenings are random.
You forgot one thing: Customs.
At least in Europe that is not uncommon.
After you have collected your luggage you go through customs. Usually you go on green, nothing to declare.
In Norway at Oslo Airport there is an exception if you have a connecting domestic flight and your luggage is sent directly: Then you wait until a screen says your it is okey for you to pass custums there, before you go to the gate.
TheRenaissanceman65 : No it doesn’t! Heard about Shengen?
You can argue with the same logic about passport control and most of what he mentions in the video. It happens “everywhere”.
Mark also admits he forgot! Your comment is STUPID.
Great orientation to airport procedures
And many countries require you to fill out landing card, like the UK. You just complete it on the plane and have ready when you hand in your passport.
I was looking for a video exactly like this on your channel yesterday! Great timing (:
I haven't used an airport in several years but here in the UK I always thought that immigration do the passport control checks. Customs comes after you have gotten your check luggage and gone through the green or red channel.
This video was very helpful and informative your videos make Sunday’s and Wednesday the best days of the week
Really informative info. I like when you do general info videos and this was a good one. Thanks!
I've been binge watching all your videos, gosh they're super helpful and informative! Thanks!
Very informative. Glad i watched it before my long flight through 3 continents
This video was so helpful! I didnt even realize this was something that happened when traveling internationally.
Such a basic but useful video for first timers. Thank you great job.
Thank you for sharing. I didn't realized about this until I came to Europe. I wish I had seen this before.
I just went on my first trip . Bing a pen . Needed to fill out forms .
One thing that he didn't mention was... While you're still en route the flight attendants will come by and hand everyone a card for you to give to customs when you arrive that you will need to fill out. On that card you will give basic information such as name and address, along with stuff like the duration of your stay, and where you're staying along with the flight number for your return flight home.
Thats true.. I should have stated that. However,.. almost none of the advice being given applies to every country.
At customs in Paris be prepared to wait as the lines can be long but overall cdg is a good airport and when leaving cdg coming back to the states they got sweet chairs to sit in
Do they speak English? Or at least smile or say Welcome to France?
One of the most useful travel tip videos! Thank you!
Appreciate the info. I'm going to Europe in May, for the first time since 1970. Going on Scandinavian cruise, DFW thru Frankfurt, to Copenhagen, COVID willing. On the way back, to DFW thru Istanbul--that should be a little weird. My one memory of Customs was mid afternoon at O'Hare--absolute bedlam. Hope its a little less crazy now.
Great video, it might be worth mentioning that the UK (and various other EU countries) will require a US visitor to fill in a landing card and have that ready at passport control. If you guys ever find yourself in Manchester UK let me know and I'll buy you lunch and show you a few things.
Plz do a video on connecting flights