Travel always provides a wealth of experiences. Have you ever had an interesting, crazy, amazing or bizarre incident whilst overseas on business? We want to hear about what you've been upto. Have your say with CNN.
I visit the U.S. and spend $10.000 on visits to this beautiful country. Zero risk does not exist. I hope it does not become a soviet republic. Marc Leon, Barcelona, Spain
My husband is British and frequently flies home with me to visit my American family. Given the already lengthy timeframes for applying for any documents government related, it is hardly likely he will make the deadline and therefore obliterate next year's Christmas plans. Also, terrorists have never had any trouble getting proper documents previously, so how will this new regulation stop them? Anonymous, England
About 40 years ago " McCarthyism" was at its height, today we have "terrorism." At the turn of the century, "witches" were being hunted down -- what a frightened, timid nation. The U.S, will never be a nation of confident people. D. Miles, Edmonton, Canada
As a frequent visitor with my family to the U.S. there is NO WAY that I am going to keep applying and paying for visas. Myself and thousands of British visitors will simply take holidays and spend their money in countries that are not paranoid. Paul Milsom, Coventry, England
I travel to the U.S. to see my sister who married an American in Oklahoma. If Finland is to loose the visa waiver status and I have to apply for a visa every time I want to see my sister -- it sounds crazy. I understand the need to protect one's nation, but the deadline (October 2004) is unreasonable. The U.S. is not god, having the right to command other democratic countries at will. Instead of this dictating policy there should be negotiations on how security could best be maintained. Tanja Kivi, Porvoo, Finland
As a British citizen living in Canada these U.S. visa changes may well effect me. I can understand the concerns the U.S. has, but not to worry there are lots of other country's to holiday in and spend my money. David Smith, Yellowknife, Canada
I have no intention whatsoever to visit the U.S. However, I must often travel in transit on business trips to Latin America. If on top of having to withstand the paranoia and madness of the Immigration officials I must also be booked like a criminal, all I have to say is shove it, I will find another route. Stop messing with other countries and terrorism will stop. Antonio Cuevas, Madrid, Spain
Unilaterally imposed on the rest of the world, the U.S. will cut travel and communication between people. If it takes hours to stand in line for a visa, I will take my family to Canada on vacation instead. Take the time to do it right and do it via the UN. Klaus Sievers, Lenggries, Germany
I find it inexplicable that on the travel section of the CNN website you do not include a single Latin American city. I am sure you would find Buenos Aires, Rio, Santiago and even Mexico City more exciting than Manila! How is it possible that these cities are overlooked? Mexico City is the second largest city in the world; Rio is considered one of the most beautiful and Buenos Aires appealingly cosmopolitan. Claudia Ibarguen, Mexico City, Mexico
It is a disgrace that when you travel overseas the most compensation you can get from airlines is $20 per kilogram. On average this means $400 for a lost bag. Considering that a half decent suitcase costs $200, it means you get only $200 for lost clothing and contents. There should be a law protecting people against this abuse by airlines or an easy way to sue them. Tony Partida, Cherry Hill, New Jersey
My son is sitting in london with out a bag that contains all of his everyday clothes, underware, shoes, books etc. We are so busy checking each other some one forgot to check on the airlines. Does anyone take responsibility any more for what airlines do? Sharon Fraser, Boulder, Colorado
I think this security is for the government's benefit, not the passengers. Have we changed places with Russia since this Republican government took over? I think it is against our constitutional rights as an American. Pretty soon there will not be many flying passengers. Let the government keep its nose out of the privacy of citizens. P. Alexander, Clyde, Ohio
