Hi, I'm Julia.
Enthusiastic traveller. 26 countries so far, and still going.
German by passport, Mexican-ish by address.
I'm Julia, an enthusiastic traveller and the creator of StampPath. I grew up in Germany, live in Querétaro, Mexico, and have been to 26 countries so far.
This blog has the guides I wish I'd had before each trip: what the visa rules really mean, and what I'd do again. Where a guide mentions a passport's rules, it links to the page with those rules and the date they were last checked.
Guides and travel notes
🇳🇿 New Zealand
3 hikes you can't miss in New Zealand
Beaches, a summit and a glacier lake: the three hikes I'd send any friend on.
🇺🇸 United States
ESTA: who needs one, what it costs, how to apply
The US travel permit for visa-free visitors: who needs one, what it costs, how to get it right.
🇪🇺 Europe
ETIAS: when it starts, who will need it, what it costs
Europe's new travel permit isn't running yet. Who will need it, the €20 fee, and what to do now (nothing).
🚗 Driving
Do you need an international driving permit?
When your own licence is enough, when it isn't, and how to spot a fake permit.
🌍 Tracker
Every travel permit in one table: ETA, ESTA, ETIAS and more
Ten travel permits side by side: what they cost, how long they last, and who needs each one.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
UK ETA: who needs one, what it costs, how to apply
The £20 permit most visitors now need, explained in plain English.