If Europe is on your travel wish list, you may have started hearing a new acronym pop up: ETIAS. Between flights, hotels, passports, airport transfers, restaurant reservations, and all the fun details that make a trip memorable, it is completely understandable if European travel paperwork is not at the top of your list. But ETIAS is one to keep on your radar for future Europe travel. The most important thing to know right now? ETIAS is not yet in operation. No applications are being collected...

Planning a trip to the United Kingdom? Whether you are dreaming of London’s iconic sights, afternoon tea in the Cotswolds, a Scottish Highlands escape, or visiting friends and family across the pond, there is one important item to take care of before you travel: your Electronic Travel Authorization, also known as an ETA. (https://www.gov.uk/eta/apply) The ETA application is completed online or through the official UK ETA app. It is designed to be straightforward, but this is definitely not...

If Europe is on your travel calendar, there is one new acronym worth knowing: EES. The Entry/Exit System is now fully operational, changing the way many non-EU travelers are processed when crossing Europe’s external borders. (https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees/faq) The good news? There is nothing you need to apply for ahead of time. But knowing what to expect can make your arrival feel much smoother, especially if this is your first trip to Europe since the new system went into effect. What...