International airports tend to be the size of small towns, and have many of the same features.   Here are just a few ideas to pass the time.

The Transportation Security Administration has begun verbally notifying travelers about the upcoming REAL ID deadline, less than a year away. October 1, 2020, is the day the Real ID law will finally be enforced. Conceived as part of 2005 legislation in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, it requires people to show security-enhanced IDs to pass through airport security checkpoints or to enter certain federal facilities, such as military bases.

This week in the Travel Chronicles we will be going over a few items you will always want to keep on you while traveling internationally. If you have other items or ideas, send them to info@escapeworld.com. We would love to hear from you.

I always encourage previous travelers to send in suggestions, comments & tips on traveling. A recent traveler has done just that.