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Adventure Rider Radio – Motorcycle Podcast

Crossing Borders: Tips From a Former Custom's Official

Adventure Rider Radio – Motorcycle Podcast

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4.9960 Ratings

🗓️ 30 August 2018

⏱️ 50 minutes

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Summary

No matter what international border you’re crossing, you’re going to have to deal with customs officials. Peter Sweetser, a former customs officer and overland,  gives an insider view of customs agents and what they’re looking for, with...

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com. If you're going to cross a border you're going to have to deal with customs officials.

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It's simply unavoidable. But you may be surprised at some of the things they're looking for.

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It may not be what you think. Coming up we've got a former customs agent with over 20 years experience.

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He's going to give us the insider's view into the mindset of the customs agent, what they're looking for.

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He's got some tips, advice, and best practices to help you on your next crossing.

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