Travel & Tourism
The Schengen 90/180 rule explained
How to count your days in the Schengen area, what happens when you become a resident, the new Entry/Exit System and why overstaying even a few days is a bad idea.
3 min read Updated Oct 2026
Tourist visas, entry rules, itineraries, scouting trips before a move and travelling while living abroad.
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How to count your days in the Schengen area, what happens when you become a resident, the new Entry/Exit System and why overstaying even a few days is a bad idea.
3 min read Updated Oct 2026
After the big price rise, the JR Pass only saves money on certain itineraries. How to calculate it, alternatives like regional passes, and tips for using the Shinkansen.
3 min read Updated Oct 2026
Last month I spent two weeks in the UK: eight days in London, three in Edinburgh and three in Manchester visiting a friend. I live in Barcelona now, so it was my first trip there as a US citizen livi…