Thoughts After Mark Talked About His Issues When He Came Back to the USA
International travel can be exhilarating, but there’s always a unique brand of *fun* that awaits when you return to the US. It’s a reality that most travelers don’t fully prepare for, despite the excitement of coming home. Mark, a close friend of mine, shared his experience of excessive questioning, intrusive screenings, and feeling like a suspect after a relaxing beach vacation in Cancun. His stories echoed many of my own, especially the frustrations of being treated as a potential threat when you only want to get home.
For me, it was even more personal. When I traveled with my daughter and family, I felt the sting of unnecessary scrutiny. The journey was stressful enough as it was, and the extra hoops we had to jump through at US immigration felt like a step too far. Still, after the grueling process, you can’t help but laugh about it in hindsight.
