Ask HN: For the privacy minded, How do you prepare for gadget Border Searches?
(ycombinator.com)
This is coming up a lot these days in the news- but Customs and Border Patrol have increased the amount of searches they do for travelers coming to and leaving the US. I find this fascinating- because it feels like an area that should have answers -but that there are only some.
This is coming up a lot these days in the news- but Customs and Border Patrol have increased the amount of searches they do for travelers coming to and leaving the US. I find this fascinating- because it feels like an area that should have answers -but that there are only some.
Sailing from Berkeley to Hawaii in a 19ft Sailboat
(potter-yachters.org)
As a consulting exploration geologist, my work life tends to consist of periods of intense work punctuated by periods of intense unemployment.
As a consulting exploration geologist, my work life tends to consist of periods of intense work punctuated by periods of intense unemployment.
Travel Guide for Stateless People
(taejun.substack.com)
I’m not sure how many frequent travelers actually travel without a passport, so I don’t know how many people will benefit from this post. Still, here’s a guide for stateless travelers. Please note: this is not legal advice, and I take no responsibility for any outcome if you follow these suggestions. That said, I hope it helps.
I’m not sure how many frequent travelers actually travel without a passport, so I don’t know how many people will benefit from this post. Still, here’s a guide for stateless travelers. Please note: this is not legal advice, and I take no responsibility for any outcome if you follow these suggestions. That said, I hope it helps.
'A hostile state': Why some travellers are avoiding the US
(bbc.com)
As the list of nations issuing travel warnings to the US grows, some visitors are opting to boycott it entirely. Here's why many foreigners are changing their travel plans and what this could mean for Americans.
As the list of nations issuing travel warnings to the US grows, some visitors are opting to boycott it entirely. Here's why many foreigners are changing their travel plans and what this could mean for Americans.
Tips for Travelers Entering the U.S. Now: Check Your Visa, Turn Off Your Phone
(nytimes.com)
At airports and land borders across the country, tourists and other visitors coming to the United States have reported being caught up in the Trump administration’s campaign of “enhanced vetting.”
At airports and land borders across the country, tourists and other visitors coming to the United States have reported being caught up in the Trump administration’s campaign of “enhanced vetting.”
'Catastrophic': Canadian bookings for U.S. travel drop sharply
(ctvnews.ca)
‘Catastrophic’: Canadian bookings for U.S. travel drop sharply
‘Catastrophic’: Canadian bookings for U.S. travel drop sharply
Canoeing on the Danube
(jameswarnersmith.co.uk)
The Danube is Europe's second longest river and undergoes dramatic changes throughout its course.
The Danube is Europe's second longest river and undergoes dramatic changes throughout its course.
One Last Ride for Antarctica's 'Ivan the Terra Bus'
(atlasobscura.com)
Everyone in Antarctica knows Ivan. Even those that haven’t had the pleasure of riding inside of him—in comfortable seats, surrounded by wood paneling and the pleasant sounds of jazz warbling from his internal speakers as he rumbles slowly along the ice—have heard of him and probably walked right past him, sitting pretty near McMurdo Station’s cafeteria in his iconic orange-and-white livery.
Everyone in Antarctica knows Ivan. Even those that haven’t had the pleasure of riding inside of him—in comfortable seats, surrounded by wood paneling and the pleasant sounds of jazz warbling from his internal speakers as he rumbles slowly along the ice—have heard of him and probably walked right past him, sitting pretty near McMurdo Station’s cafeteria in his iconic orange-and-white livery.
Flight bookings from Canada to the US plummet over 70%
(newsweek.com)
Canadian travel to the United States is plummeting as tensions over President Donald Trump's actions appear to fuel a growing boycott of America as a vacation destination.
Canadian travel to the United States is plummeting as tensions over President Donald Trump's actions appear to fuel a growing boycott of America as a vacation destination.
Ask HN: Protecting confidential information while travelling to the US
(ycombinator.com)
I am the CTO of a small Canadian company, we build energy management and process optimization platforms for industrial clients. Many of our clients are large US companies, and some of our employees travel to clients' sites for implementation or consulting work. As a result, they have to cross the border with their company phone and laptop.
I am the CTO of a small Canadian company, we build energy management and process optimization platforms for industrial clients. Many of our clients are large US companies, and some of our employees travel to clients' sites for implementation or consulting work. As a result, they have to cross the border with their company phone and laptop.
Airline demand between Canada and United States collapses, down 70%+
(onemileatatime.com)
Recently, I wrote about how we’re seeing a general softening of demand for travel to the United States, for a variety of reasons. There’s no denying that the most contentious situation is between Canada and the United States, and we now have some data that shows just how extreme the change in demand is.
Recently, I wrote about how we’re seeing a general softening of demand for travel to the United States, for a variety of reasons. There’s no denying that the most contentious situation is between Canada and the United States, and we now have some data that shows just how extreme the change in demand is.
How to protect your phone and data privacy at the US border
(theguardian.com)
With reports of people being turned away at airports over messages found on devices, here’s what to do to minimize risks
With reports of people being turned away at airports over messages found on devices, here’s what to do to minimize risks
DOGE cuts are screwing up summer travel plans at national parks
(businessinsider.com)
The DOGE days of summer are on the way.
The DOGE days of summer are on the way.
Is it safe to travel to the United States with your phone?
(theverge.com)
Recent high-profile deportations began with phone searches at airports. What are your rights? The answer: it depends.
Recent high-profile deportations began with phone searches at airports. What are your rights? The answer: it depends.
'Eggflation' sending US shoppers to Mexico – where $300 fines await
(theguardian.com)
‘Eggflation’ sending US shoppers to Mexico – where $300 fines await
‘Eggflation’ sending US shoppers to Mexico – where $300 fines await
EFF Border Search Pocket Guide
(eff.org)
This is a handy guide designed to be printed, folded, and carried in your pocket while traveling.
This is a handy guide designed to be printed, folded, and carried in your pocket while traveling.
Members of British punk rock band UK Subs denied entry into the US
(theguardian.com)
Members of the punk rock band UK Subs have said they were denied entry and detained in the US, according to accounts from the band themselves.
Members of the punk rock band UK Subs have said they were denied entry and detained in the US, according to accounts from the band themselves.
What does Maga-land look like?
(theguardian.com)
I drove 2,000 miles with a French friend across my home country – and saw the endless nowhere land that is the crucible of Trumpism
I drove 2,000 miles with a French friend across my home country – and saw the endless nowhere land that is the crucible of Trumpism
Boycott IETF 127
(boycott-ietf127.org)
The IETF Administration LLC has decided to continue to hold meetings in the US, in spite of significant threats to the safety of the community in traveling there. As an Internet community we strive to include everyone. Holding a meeting in the US is incompatible with our values. We call on the IETF community to refuse to travel to the 127th IETF meeting, to be held in San Francisco.
The IETF Administration LLC has decided to continue to hold meetings in the US, in spite of significant threats to the safety of the community in traveling there. As an Internet community we strive to include everyone. Holding a meeting in the US is incompatible with our values. We call on the IETF community to refuse to travel to the 127th IETF meeting, to be held in San Francisco.
German Tourists Detained for Weeks, Then Deported from U.S.
(nytimes.com)
Chained, detained for weeks and eventually deported, two German tourists trying to enter the United States were recently tangled in a system responding to President Trump’s push to sharply restrict entry and deport people en masse.
Chained, detained for weeks and eventually deported, two German tourists trying to enter the United States were recently tangled in a system responding to President Trump’s push to sharply restrict entry and deport people en masse.
Britain Issues Travel Warning for US
(newsweek.com)
The United Kingdom has updated its travel advice for British citizens planning to visit the United States, warning of potential arrest or detention if travelers fail to comply with entry requirements.
The United Kingdom has updated its travel advice for British citizens planning to visit the United States, warning of potential arrest or detention if travelers fail to comply with entry requirements.
EFF Border Search Pocket Guide
(eff.org)
This is a handy guide designed to be printed, folded, and carried in your pocket while traveling.
This is a handy guide designed to be printed, folded, and carried in your pocket while traveling.
Tourist in US chained 'like Hannibal Lecter'
(bbc.co.uk)
A tourist held in the US for 19 days was removed in chains like Hannibal Lecter, according to her parents.
A tourist held in the US for 19 days was removed in chains like Hannibal Lecter, according to her parents.
Ask HN: Are you afraid to travel to US to tech conferences?
(ycombinator.com)
I am not a U.S. citizen, and I have to say that even before this year, I was beginning to have some second thoughts about traveling to the U.S.
I am not a U.S. citizen, and I have to say that even before this year, I was beginning to have some second thoughts about traveling to the U.S.
Germany tightens travel advice to US after three citizens detained
(euronews.com)
The German foreign ministry has updated its travel advice for Germans travelling to the US after three German nationals were denied entry and detained as they tried to enter.
The German foreign ministry has updated its travel advice for Germans travelling to the US after three German nationals were denied entry and detained as they tried to enter.
Looking for beta testers for my GPS based game
(cityquizler.com)
Solve quizzes & riddles, explore cities around the world, learn about local history, culture, art and urban life in a new way!
Solve quizzes & riddles, explore cities around the world, learn about local history, culture, art and urban life in a new way!