From Sudafed to ADHD prescriptions, common over-the-counter and prescription drugs from the US can lead to confiscation, fines, or arrest at foreign borders. Here's what travelers need to know before…
Maya Linton
The items are all legal to fly with — but they trigger manual bag searches for specific, predictable reasons. Here's what the officers actually look for.
Most travelers assume the…
From beach sand to specific foods to cultural artifacts — these souvenirs can land you with fines, seized luggage, or worse. Here's what customs officers are actually looking for.
Most…
Studies have repeatedly found hotel rooms harbor more bacteria than the average home — and the germiest spots aren't the ones you'd guess.
Most people walking into a hotel room…
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In 1962, a dump fire in Centralia, Pennsylvania, reached a coal seam underground. It's still burning today, and it may burn for another 250 years. Here's the real…
From chewing gum to kids' candy, these restrictions can catch travelers off guard — and the stories behind them are often stranger than the bans themselves.
Every country has laws…