Quote Originally Posted by Frank S View Post
If you can time it during the week of an international trades show, you may find that there are fewer hassles in several of the various countries.
That's not a bad idea at all. Even a sporting event, doesn't matter if it's not a sport we care about. International Ping Pong championship or something.

Should be fewer questions of "Why are Americans entering the country from the Middle East?" and such. Leaving the Middle East they also had us open our suitcase and went all through it, investigated a scale used to weigh suitcases, and then AHAH! Why are you taking this (over the counter) drug out of the country? Quick thinking and pointing out that the drug was purchased in Russia got him the right answer, we brought it with us, didn't need it, and are taking it home (half full).