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@kikimcqueen84597 ай бұрын
I work at a hotel near bear country. we usually have over a dozen cans of bear spray left from people heading to the airport, so you could always ask at the hotel you’re at if they have any.
@sheri19727 ай бұрын
Yes London Heathrow is extremely strict! I had to literally get rid of a tiny little had sanitizer that was attached to my personal item because it didn’t fit in my 311 bag. Also, I travel with medical liquids and it was the one time I was so thankful that I had my doctor’s letter. The officer read it and got a supervisor to read it and verify that each medication matched the letter. So entirely different than U.S.
@AnneMB9554 ай бұрын
I agree there. Coming home from Heathrow my bag was inspected for an *empty* shampoo container. Back through Australian immigration is more strict.
@kessas.4897 ай бұрын
Last time I traveled liquid free and it was the best decision I ever made!
@lynetterene6 ай бұрын
I'm trying to go that route
@AnneMB9554 ай бұрын
Well done. Still have eye make up remover and my shampoo. Also mascara.
@lockardco.46057 ай бұрын
When we were in Rome last year we purchased a few bottles of alcohol and they put my receipt into the bag and sealed it. When we hit DFW, TSA opened the bag, swiped all the contents to check for dangerous residue then resealed the bag. It was really simple and I highly recommend 😊
@elsawaters977 ай бұрын
Just returned from Provence two weeks ago and brought back six wine bottles with us. We had two carry on size suitcases and put three bottles in each one and checked both suitcases. We put each bottle in a special wine bottle bag (from Amazon) and wrapped each one with dirty clothes, using at least one pair of jeans around the bottles first. All six bottles made it home without any mishaps.
@GenxGypsy19687 ай бұрын
I'm coming to dinner at your house 😂. Good to hear those wine bottle bags work well, might have to buy me a couple!
@wendybeattie69357 ай бұрын
We use the bottle bags all the time! I don’t do them up at the bottom so there is room for expansion and then wrap in dirty clothing as well - those bags work well for booze as well
@debk65986 ай бұрын
Since you mentioned hair dye, I just want to tell you how much I love your silver hair. I’ve watched some of your older videos and I think your silver hair is much more complementary. ♥️
@Helen-xv7ot7 ай бұрын
I had a bit of a laugh about the bear spray😂...We have several bears 🐻 on our property... Every year the mama, papa and their young roam around all the way up to our back deck and front door. If there's ever a point that we would feel the need to use the bear spray... that would mean the bear is entirely too close to us physically. I'm not sure if the reactionary time to pull it out and use it would be enough. Honestly, we are more concerned about our mountain lion. But even she was kind enough to just give us a warning shot when she was up on the hill and her cubs were down in the gulch. My husband and I just went inside the house and she was able to get to them. Unless these animals feel threatened or don't have any preferred food they won't mess with you. Just be aware of your surroundings.😊
@GenxGypsy19687 ай бұрын
What a fun place to live with all that wildlife in your backyard!! Another good reminder I had today, as long as wildlife doesn’t start to associate humans with food (meaning people feeding the wildlife or leaving food out that the animals then eat, like garbage) then there is a much less likely chance of a negative encounter. 🐻❤️
@susanmarie34256 ай бұрын
I switched to solid shampoo and conditioner bars when traveling. This gives me more space in my liquids bag for other things.
@tinalangley42207 ай бұрын
Went through Shannon Airport in March, didn't have to take out liquids or electronics. Nicest security staff ever!!
@jodycoyote39167 ай бұрын
This was so helpful. I never purchased duty free because I was concerned about getting on the plane after the purchase. It’s good there are options to get on the plane
@sandynbtx69677 ай бұрын
Wineries in France and Italy have shipped wine home for us. It’s such a treat when that shipment arrives! Have never brought back individual bottles of wine.
@GenxGypsy19687 ай бұрын
I can only imagine!! It's like being able to re-live the trip all over again when you open one of the bottles ❤️🍷
@caleahmarie3657 ай бұрын
I just traveled through Paris and didn’t have any issues with liquids. However, I was only going THROUGH. We did go through border control and security there though, and they didn’t make us pull out liquids through that security, but we did still have to take off shoes and electronics. When we left Venice, we did have to remove our liquids, but they didn’t care about our quart sized baggie. We have had 0 issues in the US. We haven’t had to remove anything in Reno, Vegas, LA, or Salt Lake (just this year)
@kierstinguenther99887 ай бұрын
I purchased bottles of rum after security when leaving Belize; they counted as my personal item and I was able to wrap them very well and had no issues. I had planned to buy them so had my towels and extra clothing handy to wrap them in and placed in a large reusable bag. It also helped the largest one was plastic and the smaller ones glass. On the other hand, my coworker tried bringing back cachaça from Brazil in their carry-on luggage and when they went to place it in the overhead bin, all the alcohol spilled out of the suitcase and drenched them and their seat-mate so they spent the entire flight smelling of cachaça and being wet. I'm sure they learned a lesson that day but does make for a good story!
@aliciaallen55757 ай бұрын
If you need something cold but it’s not a medical item or for infant nutrition, freeze a bunch of grapes. They won’t count as liquid even if they thaw but will still keep your stuff cold. Plus they can be a snack on their own!
@lisamerriman2557 ай бұрын
What a great idea!
@anneinauckland23187 ай бұрын
Just be wary about bringing grapes into another country. I know bringing any kind of fruit into New Zealand or Australia is strictly forbidden and I’m sure that applies to a lot of countries.
@watermantimes57 ай бұрын
Awesome idea
@sandraebbeson-beale12362 ай бұрын
Would the grape be ok into France? Traveling into Paris soon, this is a great idea...😊thanks for sharing it!
@elmrkm7 ай бұрын
We use Logan International in Boston. You walk by explosives dogs, then they have facial recognition at the TSA agent desk, then they have the new bag screening technology. It is shockingly efficient, to the point we have no need for TSA Pre☑️. Folks living outside New England hate Logan but honestly they move an exorbitant amount of people every day and we’ve never had any issues 🤞🏻
@Iquey2 ай бұрын
Good to know! I'm flying into Boston today!
@jcreamer2437 ай бұрын
Dublin airport has the new scanners.. I travelled to Alicante via terminal 1 in November and used the new scanner.. was great.. they are not all new but hopefully in time.. terminal 2 also has some new scanners but I’m not sure how many.. traveling to the US next month so will know better!
@SimplyKatieWalks7 ай бұрын
I was in Vegas last week, and I did not have to remove my liquids coming or going. The same at the omaha airport. I love your video!🎉🎉
@GenxGypsy19687 ай бұрын
Aww, thank you!! 😊
@terrifromm50857 ай бұрын
Excellent video!! Thank you so much. TSA is nerve-wracking and I now feel much better.
@chrystaltuckness52987 ай бұрын
Flew through Heathrow in October 2023. Had to re-bag our liquids into their smaller bag both directions but we were prepared and had no issues. However, they didn’t like my Dollar Tree blunt nosed kindergarten scissors so now I’m planning to use nail clippers since I take a needle point project to keep busy.
@GenxGypsy19687 ай бұрын
Nail clippers are a great hack for scissors!! My daughter likes to knit and so far she hasn't had any issues, but I'm going to share that with her 😊
@carynwakelin24947 ай бұрын
I managed to get my small folding scissors (with blades under the permissible size) through TSA but they were taken away from me in Universal Studios!
@susanmarie34256 ай бұрын
Same happened to me with the blunt-nose scissors in Beijing and I got a stern talking-to, to boot! Not fun.
@tceller087 ай бұрын
The wine travel bags from Amazon are inexpensive and terrific! They seal and have an absorbent lining in case of breakage. I’ve used the same bags for 3 trips now
@GenxGypsy19687 ай бұрын
Great tip, thanks for sharing!! I don't always know if I'm going to want to bring something like that back with me, but maybe I should get a couple "just in case"... I do love my wine 🍷😊
@tceller087 ай бұрын
@@GenxGypsy1968 They don't take up much space at all, completely flat when empty. Wine is important! lol
@DarkestStarryNight7 ай бұрын
Thank you! I'm now a lot less confused. You made it easy to understand. Also, thanks for the info about the tsa app. I knew about their Facebook and their website, but I didn't know about the app.
@sunsetatshabooms45587 ай бұрын
Wow! I did not know that about the aerosols. I've taken my Pam cooking spray in my checked bag with me everywhere. All over the US, Iceland and the Bahamas. Never had an issue... so far :)
@delta83bravo7 ай бұрын
Shout out from Durham,NC. I appreciate all your helpful videos.
@GenxGypsy19687 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! 😊
@ellie65017 ай бұрын
The new scanning machines have been delayed until next year at Heathrow and Gatwick, sadly. As for wine in checked baggage, yes have done that a few times! My son moved to Scandinavia and left his (expensive) wine collection for us to take, 6 bottles at a time! The rules have changed it to 3 now! However, not once did a bottle break! I applied the same logic and packing strategy as you! It works!! Love from the UK 🇬🇧
@catherinedawn22777 ай бұрын
I have brought 2 bottles of wine back from a trip in checked bag in a plastic bubble wine bag. No issues.
@AB-zr8pu7 ай бұрын
I brought back a 4 pack of butterbeer from the harry potter store last year. One of the bottles broke. Fortunately the dirty clothes i wrapped them in absorbed the liquid so it didn't drip all over. So glad it wasn't red wine.
@GenxGypsy19687 ай бұрын
Dirty clothes for the win 😂
@reneeblack27837 ай бұрын
We are heading to Greece for a 28 day cruise in November so hopefully the new system is in before then. We do have global entry.
@mamanothing95067 ай бұрын
I buy trial size air freshener from Dollar Tree or Dollar General. I also buy insect repellant in wipe form in individually packages. I do only do carry on though. Love your videos! Blessings!
@KayoEll6 ай бұрын
I was recently on the TSA website and saw some "fine print" stating that the TSA agent you are interacting with always has the final say, so I would want to be careful and make sure to be pleasant if trying to argue the, "well the person on the website said..."
@kimannelockart6 ай бұрын
I have been using Viori solid shampoo and conditioner and love it. They also sell travel sizes. They last a long time.
@karenmcpaters50797 ай бұрын
Been to the Airport in Huston! A shot of Tequilla is necessary! 🤣
@GenxGypsy19687 ай бұрын
Right?!! 😂
@marilynsue42737 ай бұрын
I just went through salt lake city and seattle, and they did not care at all about the liquids.
@AnneMB9554 ай бұрын
Thanks to ideas like yours by liquids are getting fewer. Only my shampoo, eye makeup remover and mascara this time. 👏🇦🇺
@angellamiller127 ай бұрын
I will always check bags from now on! I hate flying only because I can’t sleep on an airplane. I’ve never heard of Bear Spray lol
@catwomanva7 ай бұрын
FYI - they actually have luggage specially made for checking wine. It's filled with styrofoam and has bottle size cut-outs.
@GenxGypsy19687 ай бұрын
Good to know!! 😊
@patricejohnson44117 ай бұрын
Heathrow is extremely strict with carry on liquid. No exceptions and you will get pulled over if you violate their rules.
@sr98027 ай бұрын
@patricejohnson4411 i am going to be landing in Heathrow in a few months for the first time and I’ve heard some conflicting advice. If I am landing there, will they not let me leave the airport with my liquids that were fine to board my plane in the US? Thank you
@patricejohnson44117 ай бұрын
@@sr9802 they are very strict with the 3-1-1 rule(one, 1oz bag with containers no larger than 3 oz). This includes pastes like toothpaste or maybe something like a stick of hair wax. My advice just put what you can into the 3-1-1 bag and pack the rest in your checked bag. I had to throw out so much stuff that I didn't consider liquid but they do. I have gotten away with one too many plastic bags with liquids here in the US as well as some foreign airports, but not Heathrow. FYI, If you fly into Heathrow and then have to make a connecting flight you will go through 2 security checks. Then you have to go downstairs, catch a bus to (their) international terminal. For example I flew into Heathrow, and had a connecting flight to Scotland. All this process can take up to 3-4 hours so be sure to allow for that when booking a connecting flight. Good luck.
@davidappiahadjei67602 ай бұрын
Good job mama. Please what of a family of 5 travelling together, can we make the liquids 500ml instead 100ml?
@secretariatgirl42493 ай бұрын
Major update from 4 days ago (early August) in the Independent (UK). In places with the advanced screening..."EU to reintroduce 100ml liquids rule at airport security as travellers warned of lengthy delays Airports Council International expect ‘significant operational strain’ at European airports" The UK also has reinstated the rule as measure to improve the new advanced screening technology. "The high rejection rate at security after the U-turn caused three-hour long queues at several aviation hubs including Birmingham in June." And the article reiterates: "No container for any LAG can be above 100ml, and at most airports must be carried within a resealable clear plastic bag with a maximum volume of one litre."
@GenxGypsy19683 ай бұрын
Good to know!! Thanks for sharing 😊
@DebBradley-xv7xd7 ай бұрын
Here in Canada you can only have bear spray for the wilderness cause if you just carry it around it’s illegal as it’s considered a weapon. Thus, you can’t have in your luggage.
@kloverend2 ай бұрын
I was a Flight Attendant. One time I packed red nail polish. You can imagine what happened. :( Definitely double bag liquids just in case!
@lynetterene6 ай бұрын
Just a FYI: I also texted TSA for questions and got an answer in less than 24 hours. I also messaged them on FB
@lesliedawson73647 ай бұрын
Who has the strictest list? Then I can pack to it and never have to worry!!!!
@paganspirit135 ай бұрын
Italy has become more stringent. I had to throw away quite a bit of my liquid bag because I packed in a quart gusseted bag and it was not allowed. They wanted a regular ziploc quart that didn't quite seem a quart size.
@secretariatgirl42493 ай бұрын
I'm traveling to Italy in a couple of months (mid-October). I wrote this above: I looked up the EU rules for liquids and bought bags on Amazon (a set of 4 bags with a little wrist ribbon) that conform to both TSA and EU. The EU bag is actually a bit bigger than the 1 qt. Ziplock bag. These are flat bags, not like the ones with some width to them that are sold. The EU liquids bag measure 20 X 20 cm. You can bring in liquids 100ml. max up to a total of 1000 ml in the bag. (as you mentioned, no gusseted bags...the ones I have are not gusseted). From an EU site: "You are only allowed to take small quantities of liquids in your hand luggage. These liquids must be in individual containers with a maximum capacity of 100 millilitres each. You must pack these containers in one transparent, re-sealable plastic bag of not more than one litre capacity per passenger."
@sem-w73297 ай бұрын
Wine/perfume padding: in a pinch, if you cant get the Amazon packing bags or bubble wrap, put your perfume/wine bottle inside your long socks. Then add another sock layer & then put it in the center of your bag.
@GenxGypsy19687 ай бұрын
Great tip!! 😊
@ellie65017 ай бұрын
The sleeves of a jacket (padded preferably!) work well too!
@godschoiceappiahadjei74502 ай бұрын
Good job mama. Please my question is, it there any quantity of liquids one should take to europe or any quantity is allowed?
@godschoiceappiahadjei74502 ай бұрын
Okay mama. You have explained it . Thank uou
@cheryllaidlaw9797 ай бұрын
If you’re flying into Canada and have a connecting flight, you must put your duty free in your checked baggage before your connecting flight. The CBSA does not allow the tamper proof bag…even though the duty free agent in Cancun said they do 😊
@GenxGypsy19687 ай бұрын
Good to know!! Sorry Canadians 😳
@cyndhar48417 ай бұрын
Based on your experience, do you think I could bring a 6oz aerosol bottle of spray self tanner in the checked luggage with no issues? I am new to flying. Thanks for your very helpful videos❤
@GenxGypsy19687 ай бұрын
I would say probably this wouldn't be an issue, but it's so easy to go to the askTSA Facebook page or even use their app to ask, so you can be sure 😊
@Kathy77167 ай бұрын
You answered some questions for me. Thank you!!
@iknownothing-497 ай бұрын
Yup, someone near and dear to me, ended up with a broken bottle of wine in their checked suitcase. In their defense it was many years ago and they were young and travel innocent.
@GenxGypsy19687 ай бұрын
Ohhhh... I might have to borrow that phrase "travel innocent" ❤️
@iknownothing-497 ай бұрын
@@GenxGypsy1968 Take it, it’s a gift
@Inday_An2 күн бұрын
im from Philippines 🇵🇭 im connecting to london is that ok the 175g shave foam is allowed
@boymom5097 ай бұрын
I'd probably bear spray myself also. 😂😂😂
@sr98027 ай бұрын
Hi thank you so much for your reply. We are not having a connecting flight , we are landing and Heathrow and staying in London. I heard from a friend whose daughter goes there a lot for work that if you stay in London that since you’re already landing and not taking another flight out that and I’m just going to stay there in a hotel that they won’t look at my liquids. When I return I’m coming home from Paris and I will have used all of my liquids like hairspray and mouse etc. so I’m not worried about coming home but I’m still confused about if I’m just going into Heathrow From Phoenix and it’s a direct flight do I have to worry about them throwing my liquids away when I land before I can leave the airport for my hotel ? I hope that makes sense. Thank you again for your help.
@godschoiceappiahadjei74502 ай бұрын
And also mama please , after one has checked in the airport of her country, when you reach europe airport where you are going to visit will they check in your carry on laggage agin or not?
@SilviaRodríguez-z8v7 ай бұрын
I know for a fact that you better package it on your luggage because they will taking from you never mind the items is duty free
@angelajuneau74573 ай бұрын
The only liquid I have to carry is my contact solution. Everything else is solid. I know mascara is still considered a liquid but I have never had anyone say anything about it.
@MelodySham5 ай бұрын
Can you put larger liquids in your carry on?
@sheilawright16587 ай бұрын
I always packed aersol air freshner in my checked bag. Did I hear you correctly that it is NOT allowed in the checked bag?
@GenxGypsy19687 ай бұрын
According to the TSA website it is not... However, my guess is if the container is the same size as a hair spray or aerosol deodorant bottle, the scanner can't actually tell the difference. 🤷🏻♀️
@robertabeyers33717 ай бұрын
So can you pack aerosol hairspray, travel size in your carry-on?
@GenxGypsy19687 ай бұрын
Yes 😊
@shellyjay89547 ай бұрын
Shampoo bars are great and easy to travel with for my short pixie cut hair, but probably not ideal for longer, thicker hair.
@IggyinMelbourne7 ай бұрын
I did a biosecurity course and people ask me what they can and can’t bring into Australia 🤣🤣
@user-ge6wyJacqueline7 ай бұрын
can i barging back Home real maple syrup in my carry on international
@GenxGypsy19687 ай бұрын
Only if it's 100ml or less, it is considered a liquid 😊
@ellie65017 ай бұрын
@@GenxGypsy1968………as is peanut butter apparently! Who knew!
@cathylombard9647 ай бұрын
I was traveling with a group of women who bought vanilla at the duty free store in Mexico City airport. When we went through security their vanilla was confiscated.