Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover travel with a focus on safety and sustainability. With his flight from Chicago to Istanbul just four days away, my brother ...

Your U.S. passport is a travel essential because a U.S. citizen’s birth certificate does not suffice to cross borders. That ...

Mobile Passport Control is a free app that can help you skip the long lines at U.S. Customs and Border Protection. It’s an alternative to Global Entry and has expanded to a growing list of airports.

Are you traveling internationally for the first time? You’ll need to secure a passport, which attests to a person’s identity and nationality when crossing borders. In 2021, the U.S. Department of ...

From what to wear and how to do your makeup to where to shoot and why selfies keep getting rejected, this guide shows you how to look like yourself and clear security on the first try.

Planning an overseas getaway? Before you start dreaming about gelato in Rome or beaches in the Caribbean, check your passport. While a Real ID will get you through domestic flights, you’ll still need ...