We have certainly seen first-hand the effect that over-crowding can have in our travels throughout Europe. Longer lines and a scarcity of accommodations is something that every traveler needs to factor into their travel planning these days.


We have certainly seen first-hand the effect that over-crowding can have in our travels throughout Europe. Longer lines and a scarcity of accommodations is something that every traveler needs to factor into their travel planning these days.

However, in the years since the CBP started offering Global Entry, they have made some big strides in automating the entry process. A few years back, CBP released a new Mobile Passport App (pictured below) that is available through the Apple App Store or Google Play that does a fantastic job of streamlining the global entry process.

One of the most important aspects of planning any trip is logistics. Even the most well-made plans can fall apart if you don’t have the logistics of your trip covered. I mentioned the mistakes I made when planning our trip to Switzerland a few years ago, but let me elaborate, as they are great examples of how poor logistics can add a lot of unnecessary stress to your trip.

Now, before I get too far into outlining my process, let me be the first to say that I am in no way claiming to be an expert. Unless of course you call someone, who has booked a hotel up a mountain in Switzerland with little access in or out in good weather, let alone a snowstorm, an expert.

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