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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 some tips, advice and best practices to help you get across any border smoothly. For photos more on this episode and to listen to more Adventure Rider Radio motorcycle adventure travel shows go to https://adventureriderradio.com.

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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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