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  • Travel Rules for International Flights to Germany

    Traveling to and from Germany isn't complicated, but travelers need to keep a few rules in mind before embarking on a trip abroad. read more

  • U.S. Air Travel Rules

    Avoid airport check-in hassles by following these five guidelines from the Transportation Security Administration for quick and easy check-in: liquid carry-on 3-1-1 rule; prohibited items; required identification; carry-on organization; and clothing. read more

  • Airline Travel Rules in Europe

    Skiing in Switzerland or hiking in England? You'll probably travel to those locales via airline. American laws and regulations apply as long as you're flying over U.S. territory. However, once you reach Europe, EU rules govern airline travel. read more

  • Homeland Security Rules for Air Travel

    The United States Department of Homeland Security, in cooperation with the Transportation Security Administration, has a system of rules in place for air travelers. These security measures mainly apply to baggage--carry-on baggage in particular--and passenger entry into the airport terminal. read more

  • TSA Rules for Air Travel

    The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) protects the United States transportation system, including air travel. As of February 2010, these air travel rules apply to all flights leaving the United States; identification rules also apply to incoming flights. read more

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  • International Air Travel Packing Tips

    International travel is an exciting opportunity to see the world, especially when it involves an adventure such as mountaineering or mountain biking. Most often, international travel will require a flight to reach your ending destinat… read more

  • Passport Rules for Air Travel in the USA

    The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative is an act set forth as an anti-terrorism movement. This act, which has been modified and developed from 2006 to 2009, contains specific passport laws that must be followed by all who want to ent… read more

  • Airline Traveling Tips

    Familiarize yourself with the airline traveling tips that govern your next flight, and the odds are good that you will not get turned away at the baggage claim area or find yourself unduly detained. In addition to airline-specific trav… read more

  • Where to Get Passport Photos Done

    With the new rules for international travel, people will need passports even for trips to Mexico and Canada. This make travel a bit more complicated. However, getting a passport photo is as easy as a trip to the neighborhood store. read more

  • Rules for Domestic Air Travel

    The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) enforces domestic air travel rules, including passenger identification and items carried on your person and inside bags. Rules change to meet ongoing security and safety concerns. read more

  • Road Rules for Bicycles

    Bike trails are nice, but trails specifically reserved for cyclists are not very common and are seldom longer than a few miles. Some cities have designated bike routes on wide city streets or installed bike lanes in high traffic areas.… read more

  • No Passport Required Cruises

    In 2007, the federal government enacted new rules requiring travelers entering the U.S. by air from Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean to present a passport, but those traveling by sea need only present a passport card, which is more con… read more

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