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Miami Beach Photo Diary
My “year of Florida travels” continues! …sort of. Michael and I savored our only weekend at home during the month of September, which meant we needed to squeeze another Florida destination somewhere else on the calendar. Thankfully our flight to Europe was booked out of Miami, and who am I to deny these perfectly-aligned circumstances? …
Is Global Entry Worth It? My Thoughts After One Year
It’s been a little over a year since I last wrote about my experience applying for the Global Entry program, so I’d say it’s about time for an update! Today I’ll share a quick refresher on the costs and benefits of the program, my experiences with TSA Precheck and expedited re-entry, and if I think …
What it’s Really Like to Apply and Interview for Global Entry
Michael and I held off on applying for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Global Entry Program for years, in part because of cost ($100? We can buy a plane ticket for that!) and also because none of the nearby enrollment centers had hours that would fit in with our work schedules. Note: The cost …
Photo Diary: Two Nights in Miami
A few Fridays ago, Michael and I made the long drive down to Miami to visit the enrollment center for the Global Entry program. When you live in Florida, people expect you to have traveled to every major part of the state, but the truth is, neither Michael nor I have really spent time in …
Photo Diary: A Visit to Miami’s Wynwood District
As part of the application process for the US Customs and Border Protection’s Global Entry Program, Michael and I recently had to attend an in-person interview at one of their Enrollment Centers. None of the airports near us had weekend hours, and the thought of sacrificing a hard-earned vacation day to visit during the week …