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for this list we're looking at things to avoid
doing when traveling across your country's border or flying overseas
trying to sneak food tell us if this sounds familiar airport security pulls you aside much
to your surprise and you remember the half-eating granola bar in your jacket pockets or the donut
you left in your backpack it's an innocent enough mistake but what if you want to bring outside food
on the plane most solid food without liquids or gels are all right for carry-on and check bags
although security might want a closer look if it's something like a liquid or spreadable then
you should put that in your check bags depending where you're heading you may have to leave some
treats behind in various countries Kinder Surprise eggs or tasty treats and toys rolled into one due
to safety concerns though U.S Customs and Border Protection has been known for confiscating them
I read somewhere that like 80 000 of them were confiscated last year I mean think of the wasted
time and effort while haggis is an outlawed in the US Americans can't bring home some from Scotland
even fresh fruits and veggies can get you flagged because of potentially invasive plant pests this
is our grinding machine this is what we'll generally use for fruits vegetables that kind
of Commodities having a suspicious amount of cash one two three four five six seven eight it doesn't
hurt to leave the country with some physical currency on hand although more people are growing
accustomed to Alternative forms of payment your phone's battery could run out your credit card
could get declined and digital currency isn't accepted everywhere having 50 to 100 for each
day is a reasonable safety net you don't want to stuff too much cash into your luggage either
sir is not 1500 not only do you risk that money getting lost or stolen but you might not even
make it past the Border if security sees somebody with a briefcase of Benjamins they're going to
wonder how they got that money what they plan to do with it and if those dollar bills are
counterfeit legally the TSA doesn't have the right to confiscate cash however they can detain you and
have law enforcement confiscate the money with probable cause it's not worth it guys keep your
wallet fairly light if it's under ten thousand dollars it'll be free to go frequently leaving
the country numerous people regularly cross the border for work from Blue Collar truck drivers
to CEOs with overseas businesses perhaps you even have loved ones who live just a quick trip across
the border while your reasons for traveling are innocent going in and out of the country every
week can raise eyebrows regardless looking over your travel history Security will sometimes jump
to the conclusion that you're smuggling something illegal those driving a car RV or truck also may
be suspected of hiding another living being somewhere if you're a regular traveler with a
familiar face some TSA and border control agents might not bath an eye if there's even a shadow
of a doubt about your frequent border crossing though you may be not so randomly selected for
further inspection wearing too many layers nowadays more and more people want to stand
out from the crowd at security checkpoints though you should aspire to blend in as much as possible
that means no sunglasses earplugs headbands or hats Above All Else limit the number of layers
that you put on you may be compelled to wear a heavy coat over your sweater during the winter
when you arrive at the airport though take most of those layers off and pack them in your bag
but be sure to leave enough room security is just going to have you remove extra clothing
anyway dressing up you're gonna end up having too much issues with security that's the best
key scenario if you go to the checkpoint with multiple layers on worst case scenario
security pulls you aside wanting to thoroughly check every pocket keep your outfit simple and
comfortable but not too casual then if you get cold wait until your past security to bundle up
Crossing with animals for some pets nothing is more upsetting than seeing their owner break out
the suitcase knowing exactly what that means saying goodbye to your dog or cat even for a
short period can leave you feeling guilty about going on vacation however bringing your beloved
pet over the Border can be just as distressing if not more so when you go through security have
your pet in a carrier but also have a leash on the pet in the carrier everything can go awry without
the proper certificates such as proof of rabies vaccination for Flyers bigger pets can't get on
the plane with you even if there is room you and your fluffy friend will have to get past Security
First TSA is guaranteed to single you out for a special screening it is worth the hassle obviously
if we're talking about an essential service dog or emotional support animal but just be prepared
packing a snow globe most 21st century Travelers are well aware that you can't get past security
with a hefty water bottle still sometimes we forget to finish our drink before getting to
the checkpoint it's also easy to forget how many ounces of liquid we're allowed to carry for the
record the maximum is 3.4 ounces per item meaning the liquid inside the snow globe is limited to
3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters even if you measure each of your containers you might have neglected
how much water is in the snow globe you picked up at that souvenir shop we know that sounds
oddly specific when you've been out of the country and want to bring back something for a loved one
though the snow globe is a classic TSA experts say this is considered a weapon we'd suggest carefully
packing it in a checked bag if the TSA pulls a snow Globus of your carry-on and it's clearly
over 3.4 ounces throwing it out is going to be a little bit harder than disposing of a water bottle
compare it to a tennis ball anything similar in size will be good to go being rushed and pushy
listen nobody liked going through security everyone just wants to get the process over
with as quickly as possible in many cases though the most anxious people hold up the
line the longest the security officers have a job to do and they're going to do it at the pace they
deem fit it's a security reasoning if you're Brash about how slowly the line or an agent is
moving The Gatekeepers have the power to make your experience infinitely more inconvenient
those with bad attitudes are also inclined to raise suspicion you actually made things more
complicated one might assume that you're being aggressive because you're hiding something giving
the agent reason to hold you back if you're going to be late for your flight don't hesitate to speak
with a representative just be calm respectful and patient rude Karens and checkpoints don't go
hand in hand you lost your ticket okay you're telling me that I lasted okay joking around
they say laughter is the best medicine when somebody tries to inject a little human into
a stressful or frustrating situation it can help lighten the mood when crossing the border however
you'll want to check your funny bones security agents have little patience for Jokers you don't
have to worry about me ma'am I take my bombs very seriously sir you want to come with us
if they ask what's in your bag or if you're wearing any jewelry don't give a smart-ass answer
your comments will be taken seriously even subtler forms of humor can land you in trouble the lamp
wasn't there before the lamp bro that's the one maybe you're sarcastically let out an over-the-top
yawn to express how early it is or how long you've been waiting in line security may find this more
suspicious than funny the same goes for whistling to pass the time or laughing about something funny
that just popped into your head yeah okay but can we hurry this up I think my flight's boarding
traveling solo crossing the border with several people can be more hectic than going get alone
although traveling with a group has its advantages namely you're less likely to draw attention lose
up to something illegal are inclined to travel solo so as to not complicate things security
thus singles out lone Travelers for questioning and inspections it can be especially suspicious
if you're driving over the Border by yourself when a group takes an RV down to Mexico or up
to Canada it's a road trip when you're the only one in the RV it's a red flag solo players can
attract wary eyes as well European vacations are best experienced with a few besties maybe
you're independent enough to backpack across the country alone while security might find that part
to believe lack of documentation if there's one thing you do not want to forget when crossing the
border it's the proper documentation those who've never left the country are used to traveling with
nothing more than a driver's license and boarding pass at the security checkpoint the TSA officer
will ask for your boarding pass and ID if you're traveling without proper ID our officers will ask
you for two forms of alternative IDs some don't even remember to bring those international travel
comes with another layer of security passports being the most essential items what is more
disappointing than planning a trip to France only to realize that you forgot your passport or that
it's expired and these days proof of covid vaccination is equally crucial it's also a
nightmare trying to return home without the right ID if you lost your passport abroad security ain't
letting you through willy-nilly have your travel itinerary evidence of citizenship
and other forms of identification to make the replacement process go as smoothly as possible
only then may you cross back do you agree with our picks check out this other recent clip from
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