# Travel **URL:** https://community.nomadgate.com/c/travel/9.md [Latest](https://community.nomadgate.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.nomadgate.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.nomadgate.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Travel category](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/about-the-travel-category/24)
**Author:** [@tkrunning](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/tkrunning)\ **Replies:** 0
Discuss things like travel hacks, airlines, frequent flier programs, philosophies of travel, and visa issues here. --- ## [Experience with major health insurance providers for semi-expats](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/experience-with-major-health-insurance-providers-for-semi-expats/78568)
**Author:** [@jb4422](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/jb4422)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/experience-with-major-health-insurance-providers-for-semi-expats/78568 "2026-09-23T16:28:30Z")
So, there’s been plenty of talk about what I might call “nomad insurance” - safetywing or N26 or whatever, that are for full nomads looking for crisis cover world-outside-US. I’m more interested in full-boat policies th… --- ## [Checklist for leaving the US](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/checklist-for-leaving-the-us/15533)
**Author:** [@LaChima17](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/LaChima17)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 6:42am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/checklist-for-leaving-the-us/15533 "2026-08-06T06:42:52Z")
Hey there! Relocating to Denmark in a few months for a great opportunity. The relocation company has been very thorough and comprehensive with everything I and my family need to do to move to Denmark (immigration, langu… --- ## [Cuba passport stamp or not](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/cuba-passport-stamp-or-not/61551)
**Author:** [@Starts](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/Starts)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 10:26am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/cuba-passport-stamp-or-not/61551 "2026-07-08T10:26:40Z")
Has anyone visited Cuba recently and can confirm if your passport is stamped on entry and exit? Travelling on a non-Cuban passport as a tourist I understand a Cuban stamp can cause difficulties elsewhere, any thoughts … --- ## [Friends and Family Schengen](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/friends-and-family-schengen/77693)
**Author:** [@timidexpat0](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/timidexpat0)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/friends-and-family-schengen/77693 "2026-06-08T22:18:36Z")
Dear friends, I will be inviting family \] parents\] for a short 1 month stay. I have filled the newer AIM modelo-4 Termo do responsabilidade \[ hope we don’t need the older pdf \] My questions are: Whose signature is ne… --- ## [VFS Global: "a near monopoly on outsourced visa processing"](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/vfs-global-a-near-monopoly-on-outsourced-visa-processing/77639)
**Author:** [@PTbound](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/PTbound)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 8:22am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/vfs-global-a-near-monopoly-on-outsourced-visa-processing/77639 "2026-06-08T08:22:52Z")
I’d expect most people on NG have had to deal with VFS a few times in their lives. Not that it’s any compliment, but VFS is still better than trying to deal with Portugal’s AIMA :roll\_eyes: the company has continued… --- ## [Films and documentaries about long-term travel and life on the road?](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/films-and-documentaries-about-long-term-travel-and-life-on-the-road/77546)
**Author:** [@SlowRoadNotes](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/SlowRoadNotes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 2:31pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/films-and-documentaries-about-long-term-travel-and-life-on-the-road/77546 "2026-05-26T14:31:49Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve recently been looking for films and documentaries about long-term travel, slow travel, nomadic life, and people who choose travel as more than just a short holiday. I’m especially interested in storie… --- ## [Burner phone and e-tickets](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/burner-phone-and-e-tickets/70552)
**Author:** [@Redhead](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/Redhead)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 12:12pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/burner-phone-and-e-tickets/70552 "2026-04-27T12:12:14Z")
I’m considering getting a burner phone for my upcoming trip to Europe. Any suggestions on a phone to buy in the US that will work in Europe How do I get my Apple Wallet (i.e show tickets in London) and airline/train ti… --- ## [TrustedHouseSitters Nightmare](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/trustedhousesitters-nightmare/74809)
**Author:** [@rogerpart](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/rogerpart)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2026, 11:53am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/trustedhousesitters-nightmare/74809 "2026-04-25T11:53:53Z")
We have a nice home in Portugal. We our new to TrustedHouseSitters (THS) and had a good experience with our first sitter. On our current sit, we were exposed to significant flaws of Trusted House Sitters. The couple… --- ## [Caribbean Passport](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/caribbean-passport/30176)
**Author:** [@lexxxxiiii](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/lexxxxiiii)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2025, 10:21am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/caribbean-passport/30176 "2025-12-17T10:21:50Z")
Who has had experience traveling with Caribbean passport or Vanuatu passport. ? --- ## [Travelling to other countries in Schengen](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/travelling-to-other-countries-in-schengen/59774)
**Author:** [@julesdevitto](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/julesdevitto)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2025, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/travelling-to-other-countries-in-schengen/59774 "2025-11-04T15:06:58Z")
I have been in Portugal for 5 months, and filled out my paperwork to show ‘expression of interest’ for a working visa here. I am working but just waiting for the SEF appointment, meanwhile, I need to travel to Italy soon… --- ## [Best Destinations Ever](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/best-destinations-ever/673)
**Author:** [@joydia](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/joydia)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2025, 3:17am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/best-destinations-ever/673 "2025-10-30T03:17:33Z")
What are your favourite destinations ever? I travelled quite a lot so it’s hard to choose but 2 of my favourite are Cape Town and Rio de Janeiro. Please share yours. --- ## [Questions about renting through Facebook](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/questions-about-renting-through-facebook/72510)
**Author:** [@motion](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/motion)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2025, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/questions-about-renting-through-facebook/72510 "2025-07-08T13:31:17Z")
I’ve heard that one of the best ways to find affordable housing that’s still good is through Facebook groups, but I have a few questions. Firstly, how do you avoid scams? From what I’ve seen so far, these posts are made… --- ## [Schengen Visa for Dubai Residents?](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/schengen-visa-for-dubai-residents/72411)
**Author:** [@coltoriver](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/coltoriver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2025, 5:55am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/schengen-visa-for-dubai-residents/72411 "2025-07-07T05:55:33Z")
Hey folks :wave: Quick question for anyone who’s been through this already – I’m living in Dubai and starting to plan a Europe trip soon. Just trying to figure out how things work when it comes to getting a Schengen vis… --- ## [Overstaying 90/180 Shengen days when in PT GV pre-approval](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/overstaying-90-180-shengen-days-when-in-pt-gv-pre-approval/72172)
**Author:** [@raymondggirard](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/raymondggirard)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2025, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/overstaying-90-180-shengen-days-when-in-pt-gv-pre-approval/72172 "2025-06-23T17:10:18Z")
Hi everyone! We’re about to surpass 90/180 days stay in Portugal for the first time since GV application (Nov 22) and have… questions. If we overstay: Many here say that we are for all intents and purposes we are cons… --- ## [Countries Subject to United States travel ban (Blacklisted countries)](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/countries-subject-to-united-states-travel-ban-blacklisted-countries/72048)
**Author:** [@anon44219890](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/anon44219890)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2025, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/countries-subject-to-united-states-travel-ban-blacklisted-countries/72048 "2025-06-16T15:44:11Z")
16-June-2025 The USA is considering significantly expanding its travel restrictions by potentially banning citizens of 36 additional countries from entering the United States, according to an internal State Department c… --- ## [Photo+fingerprints for non-Schengen at Portugal airports from 19-May '25](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/photo-fingerprints-for-non-schengen-at-portugal-airports-from-19-may-25/71535)
**Author:** [@PTbound](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/PTbound)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2025, 11:22am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/photo-fingerprints-for-non-schengen-at-portugal-airports-from-19-may-25/71535 "2025-06-03T11:22:48Z")
In preparation for the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) due to commence this October, Portugal started using their biometric scanners at airports yesterday: …including I assume more robust monitoring of the 90/180 day rule f… --- ## [Amsterdam/Schiphol flight connections require 'EU-compatible' passport?](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/amsterdam-schiphol-flight-connections-require-eu-compatible-passport/71076)
**Author:** [@PTbound](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/PTbound)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2025, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/amsterdam-schiphol-flight-connections-require-eu-compatible-passport/71076 "2025-05-01T14:35:50Z")
While perhaps not new, seems this rule is being “newly enforced” - at least by KLM in AMS? But not in, say, Frankfurt? KLM later told The Independent: “The international transit zone of Schiphol is considered the exter… --- ## [Business Class Tickets for Cheap](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/business-class-tickets-for-cheap/70828)
**Author:** [@jimmyb](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/jimmyb)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2025, 4:43am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/business-class-tickets-for-cheap/70828 "2025-04-20T04:43:45Z")
Hi everyone, Did anyone come across this website before? patreon.com/TheUpgradeClub Seems they are offering business class tickets for a discount. Let me know as I am planning to book one soon. --- ## [How I settle in anywhere, fast, with the help of AI](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/how-i-settle-in-anywhere-fast-with-the-help-of-ai/67687)
**Author:** [@dandv](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/dandv)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2025, 4:27am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/how-i-settle-in-anywhere-fast-with-the-help-of-ai/67687 "2025-03-03T04:27:32Z")
After digital nomading since 2019 and living in ~20 states/countries, I’ve come up with a system that makes it much easier to get settled into a new location. It saves me a few days when I first arrive (and am most likel… --- ## [Edlets dot com](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/edlets-dot-com/69178)
**Author:** [@nunya](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/nunya)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2025, 1:59am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/edlets-dot-com/69178 "2025-02-12T01:59:00Z")
Hello - first post here so apologies if this is not the right category. Looking for accommodations in EDI and/or Brighton for 4-5 months and checking out alternatives to AirBnB. Came across edlets dot com and wondering … --- ## [Question about Portuguese Resident Schengen Zone Travel](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/question-about-portuguese-resident-schengen-zone-travel/53859)
**Author:** [@lindacgriffin61](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/lindacgriffin61)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2025, 6:33am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/question-about-portuguese-resident-schengen-zone-travel/53859 "2025-02-08T06:33:12Z")
Once you have your Portuguese residents card is time in Portugal counted in the 90/180 Schengen zone limit? For example, if I have spent the last 90 or more days in Portugal may I travel in other Schengen zone countries … --- ## [Overstaying in EU (Portugal)](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/overstaying-in-eu-portugal/62210)
**Author:** [@candee](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/candee)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2024, 9:11am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/overstaying-in-eu-portugal/62210 "2024-12-22T09:11:04Z")
I am finishing up my 90-day stay in Portugal. When I booked my return flight, I didn’t realize it put me 3 days past the 90-day limit. It was purely a financial consideration because any other day of that particular week… --- ## [Cheapest new car in Portugal](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/cheapest-new-car-in-portugal/58661)
**Author:** [@rtbuk](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/rtbuk)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2024, 7:24am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/cheapest-new-car-in-portugal/58661 "2024-12-07T07:24:08Z")
Can anyone tell me what the cheapest new car is to buy in Portugal. I dont mind what size, what fuel, what make just so long as it seats at least 2 people. The cheapest that i found on internet was an article that state… --- ## [Essential travel?](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/essential-travel/37079)
**Author:** [@arielcohen](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/arielcohen)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2023, 5:49am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/essential-travel/37079 "2023-09-19T05:49:53Z")
Hi everyone, we are planned to come to portugal jn July to look for a house as a prep for the golden visa process. Will it be considered as essential travel due to current travel restrictions? --- ## [South Korea Travel Planning - Tips for Seoul & Beyond as a Digital Nomad?](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/south-korea-travel-planning-tips-for-seoul-beyond-as-a-digital-nomad/62083)
**Author:** [@WanderlustWalker](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/WanderlustWalker)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2024, 9:38am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/south-korea-travel-planning-tips-for-seoul-beyond-as-a-digital-nomad/62083 "2024-07-03T09:38:39Z")
Hey everyone, I’m planning a trip to South Korea in a few months. This will be my first time visiting, so I’m looking for any recommendations on places to visit as a digital nomad. Right now I’m planning to base myself… --- ## [EU-wide SIM cards without fair use policy](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/eu-wide-sim-cards-without-fair-use-policy/14402)
**Author:** [@tkrunning](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/tkrunning)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/eu-wide-sim-cards-without-fair-use-policy/14402 "2024-06-07T17:24:32Z")
Since June 2017 it is much easier to travel around the EU/EEA without needing to pick up a new SIM card in every country to avoid roaming fees. Whatever your view on the EU as an organization, this was definitely welcome… --- ## [Porto - luggage storage options](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/porto-luggage-storage-options/63362)
**Author:** [@ottodelupe](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/ottodelupe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/porto-luggage-storage-options/63362 "2024-05-22T22:04:24Z")
Hi All - am going to need some storage options for about 1 month later this year. Looking to store some valuable items (lap-top, maybe a camera lens) along with dirty laundry :). Not really keen on using the lockers at … --- ## [Looking for international shipping company](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/looking-for-international-shipping-company/63828)
**Author:** [@athome05](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/athome05)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/looking-for-international-shipping-company/63828 "2024-05-05T14:13:49Z")
Any information from someone that may have used a ocean container shipping company would be very much apprieciated. We are looking to move from the the west coast of the U.S.(Idaho) to Thailand mid August. A 20 foot con… --- ## [Global Entry - US](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/global-entry-us/62654)
**Author:** [@cj807](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/cj807)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2024, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/global-entry-us/62654 "2024-04-14T21:18:26Z")
Hi all, I’m considering registering for Global Entry for US trips, and thought I’d ask the community. Has it worked well for you? Any tips? Also, apparently UK citizens need to go through a UK background check before a… [Next page](https://community.nomadgate.com/c/travel/9.md?page=1)