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Short, sourced answers for people who travel a lot. Every rule links to its official source and says when we checked it.

The Schengen 90/180 rule explained, with worked examplesHow the 90 days in any 180 work: the rolling window, which days count, who is exempt, and two examples you can check yourself.Read →
Which countries are in Schengen? The full list of 29 (2026)The 29 Schengen countries, who is not in it (Ireland, Cyprus), when Bulgaria and Romania joined, and why Schengen is not the same as the EU.Read →
The EES (Entry/Exit System): what it changes if you count Schengen daysSince 10 April 2026 the EES replaces passport stamps for short stays in Schengen. What it records, who it covers and why your own count matters more.Read →
ETIAS: what we know about cost, validity and the start dateETIAS costs 20 euros, lasts three years and is planned for the last quarter of 2026. What it is, who needs it and what it does not change.Read →
The 183-day rule for tax residency: it is not one ruleSpain, the UK and the US all use 183 days, in three different ways. What each official source says, and why a day count is only the start.Read →
How to make a map of the countries you have visitedTwo ways to see every country you have been to on a map: mark them by hand in the browser, or let your phone paint it from your photos.Read →