Travel Express

19/11/2024

Great article from Global Rescue on navigating customs.

“Welcome home! …Now, what’s in the bag?”

Avoid awkward customs moments. Know exactly what to declare, what's duty-free, and what to leave behind on your next international trip.

Get the Global Rescue guide to customs: https://bit.ly/3Ukir4u

27/09/2024

Online passport renewal is now available for eligible US citizens who meet the necessary criteria. Find full requirements and application links at travel.state.gov.

This page includes information about our online passport renewal system, and instructions to complete your application.

08/07/2024

Better late than never, a few photos from our Argentina trip!
Our first few days were a bit chaotic, with flight cancellations, lost bags, and missing out on seeing Mendoza area... but the rest MORE than made up for it. A short stop in Buenos Aires, then to Frontera Wingshooting's Veracruz Lodge, where were enjoyed good food, good people, and of course the great outdoors!

29/05/2024

Traveling with a weapon through South Africa is about to get a little more difficult. CBP has once again published a 4457 with an expiration date. The full details can be found in the article posted by Safari Club International - SCI below, along with a link to a 4457 without an expiration date.

https://safariclub.org/us-cbp-complicates-hunting-travel-to-south-africa/

18/02/2024

Article from SCI: no airport other than O.R. Tambo International Airport will be staffed to issue firearm import permits upon arrival. Hunters flying into Cape Town or any other international airport in South Africa will need to acquire a pre-issued import permit.

South Africa has implemented a moratorium on fi****ms going to Mozambique, Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) and Lesotho. Additionally, import permits for

09/02/2024

NOTICE ON ALL MOVEMENT OF FI****MS BETWEEN SOUTH AFRICA AND MOZAMBIQUE, SWAZILAND & LESOTHO:

Starting immediately, no temporary export or in-transit permits will be issued by SAPS at CFR, OR Tambo or border posts for International clients or South African citizens traveling with fi****ms to these countries until further notice.

Any previously issued permits will be honored.

This is not the first time weapons transit has been blocked, and will hopefully be resolved in short order. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates.

29/01/2024

What type are you?!
Shared from Southwest Airlines https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=788856966604073&set=a.646785110811260

26/01/2024

Only 5 days left until SCI Nashville! Be sure to look us up in booth #2758 if you plan to attend, see you soon!

21/12/2023

A well stocked "go bag" is something we never leave home without, whether we are traveling locally or abroad! In this article Global Rescue shares 21 must have items to build yours.

Be ready for any travel emergency with essential travel items. Learn what to pack for your safety and get expert advice from Global Rescue.

07/12/2023

What a great article our by friend and client, about the importance of proper safari planning and prep. Thank you for the mention, we appreciate you too!
And be sure to check out part 2.

Travel to Africa for a safari is the trip-of-a-lifetime. That expectation can bring incredible enjoyment in the planning and preparation, and at the same time some serious angst. However, with proper due diligence and planning, safaris promise to be incredibly enjoyable experiences.