Travel Ghost
P.M.L. Publishing Inc.
Introduction Dear Valued Reader, When we were asked to write this report we s aid: “Sure no problem!”. Then we realized that if we gave out Top Secret travel information a few things could happen:
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We would be shot, a minor detail we know, but we wouldn’t like it. Others may have their liberty removed. And most importantly the loopholes in the system would be shut down.
So what we have tried to t ell you about is the paperwork required, the profiles the officials look for and the do’s and don’ts. Plus a little known method of travel known as The Vineyard Method . This one will annoy a few people high up! If you use all this information and combine it with other circumstances it should provide you with some answers. After all if we were to tell you about t he hole in the fence between the Finnish/Russian border it would be closed by morning. Or the border guard in North Korea who is to proud to wear glasses even though he is as blind as a bat, and we couldn’t tell you about t he security camera that’s been used as a nest by a lovely family of pigeons on the HK/China border or even about the border guard who reads Playboy all day. Because if we did, they would all be fixed by the time you buy this report. So off we go…..
Section 1 - Passports The days of passports being used as proof of nationality are long gone. The passport is now used by governments as a tool to monitor the travel habits of “its” people. An example of this monitoring would be the information which is being compiled by customs concerning a persons “cross border traveling” or “transactions” as it is called. This information is then passed on to the t axman, Department of Justice or any other Law Enforcement Agency. The information is then used t o track down:
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Offshore Bank Accounts and Assets. Organised Crime Connections. Drug Smuggling Connections. Terrorist Groups. Etc…
It should also be noted t hat airlines and travel agents also allow law enforcement t ypes to look into their computers. Big Deal. So What! Well at the very least Customs/Law Enforcement will know how well t o search you when you arrive back home. But a m ore sinister side to this type of monitoring or information gathering is when a spy agency gets involved. Here’s an example of the amount of information that can be gathered by a spy agency. Customs - they can pass on information concerning luggage contents and weight, passport and visa information, how much
cash you are carrying. The Airline – they can pass on arrival and departure times, passenger manifest, in house phone listing’s, ticket payment
method (for example paying in cash is a big bell ringer). The Travel Agent – they can pass on accommodation, hotel tours, payment method.
Now add all this together and t hrow in surveillance cameras at your hotel etc. and there goes your secret meeting! The above information will give any agency a “front seat” into your travel or overseas business. It should be noted that passport checks only take about 30 seconds to complete. This really isn’t enough time for the passport clerk to do any real search on you unless a fl ag pops up on the computer which draws attention to you in particular. If you have just received a passport it m aybe a good idea to check it out using an ultra-violet light for any warning marks like an “X” or the words “Apprehend on Sight” or even “To Be Watched”, “Assassin”, “Drug Trafficker” etc.
Passpor ts - Improving Your Pictur e Lots of people apply for passports every year and never give a second glance as t o how their picture looks. The passport photo normally looks as if you’re a Terrorist/Criminal on the run and at the very least it will be a very bad image of yourself. Nothing draws the attention of customs or police quicker than a passport photo that makes you look so bad. The reason is 99% of the population get t heir photo’s taken using the “instant photo machines” you find in supermarkets or shopping centers. OK think about it, you sit down in a seat that’s probably the wrong height. Then a flash bulb blinds t he hell out of you not once, but four times and t he finished product makes you look like something out of the Alien or Predator movies. And to top i t
all off, you were probably wearing the wrong color clothes. Now that you know how to mess up your photo lets show you how to fix it up a little. Always wear light color tops. For men, a clean shaven face is better in more civilized countries. A day or two old beard on the face fits in better when traveling in the Mid-East. •
A tan is a must. This colors the face and reduces “photo shine” or that sick look some people suffer from in photos. That’s why super models and film stars have t ans. Note: There are plenty of fake t an lotions on the market. Just make sure it’s not too dark! There are also several good tanning tablets available, these contain mixed carotenoids and if used over a two week period the skin will take on a light golden color. Beta Gold is a good brand. •
Reducing that killer flash bulb is very important. This can be done by placing a sheet of golden clear plastic wrap over the flash. A good source for t his wrap is the wrapping on the large Lucozade bottles. Note: This method will reduce the intensity of the flash without harming the photo. It’s also possible to give yourself a tanned look by placing the sheet over t he camera lens. Trial and error maybe needed to get it right. •
On a final note. Spy agencies never use the type of machines in supermarkets. Its not for security reasons. It’s because of the reasons listed above.
Different Types of Passpor t There are many types of passports. For example: Regular Citizen Passports - issued for travel. Investment Program Passports - issued to anyone with enough money to invest in a business in that country. Ethnic/Religious Passports - issued to people with t he same Ethnic or Religious background as certain countries. Example
an English Muslim could apply for a passport from an overseas Muslim country or an American with Irish parents could apply for an Irish passport. Diplomatic Passports - issued to Diplomats. Some countries sell low level Diplomatic passports like honorary consul
positions. It should also be possible to get a driving license and plates with full executor (written recognition of your position) with the consul. Important Note: Diplomatic passports like the above last for two years and can normally be renewed. Also make sure that your passport will be on t he “list”. For example if you li ve in the UK it’s the “Court of St. James List”. It is also possible to earn a diplomatic passport by providing a service to the government of t hat country. Example - It could be as simple as being able to s peak a required language. But generally speaking it requires a high level skill or contacts. This route can take from 3-12 months t o obtain a diplomatic passport but there are several advantages. It is possible to obtain a much higher level passport using this route. The passport will always be recognized by countries you’re traveling into. Unlike the ones you just purchase and hope for the best. A high level document offers you a higher level of protection and many more business opportunities. It’s also a hell of a lot simpler to renew. It can be hard to find a program like t his but just for you we did. [See the resources section at the back of this report.] Laissez – Passer (Alien Passports) - issued to non-citizens who are being protected by a host country. World Service Authority Passport - issued to refugees, displaced persons, politicians and aid workers. This is a very
unusual document, but has been issued to more than a million people world-wide. It was founded in 1948 by the United Nations when they passed a Universal Declaration of Human Rights Article 1311. This declaration or document was to be respected by all m ember nations as a travel/identity document. It has been issued by the Red Cross for many years. But t he people in charge are the World Service Authority. They’re the one’s who control t he direct issuing of documents. This document is very useful i ndeed. Because it can be issued to people without proof of identity. The World Service Authority passport is accepted by the USA and many South American and European countries. When applying for this document you will be required to fill out an application form and supply a fingerprint and a set of photos. The authority also issues “World Asylum Cards”, “International Exit Visa”, “International Resident Permit” and “Marriage Certificates”, “Birth Certificates”. For complete details and application form, please send an email message to
[email protected] Camouflage Passport - this passport is sometimes used by t ravelers who wish to enter or leave a “Hot Location” or “War
Zone”. As for the passport… well it’s an excellent fake. The actual passport book is genuine, but t he country that issued it no longer exists. So why use it? Well, i t can be used in times of war to make you look unimportant to your aggressor and cover your real identity. An example of this was a story told to me during the Gulf War. During the war a group of oil workers managed to leave Kuwait on these passports passing through Iraqi checkpoints without being stopped. The Iraqi let them pass because they appeared to be from a c ountry which wasn’t involved in the war. Note: To back up this passport you will also receive two other forms of ID. An example of this would be:
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A club membership card. A state insurance card. A driver’s license.
All this adds to the credibility of your passport. For complete details and an application form, please send an email message to
[email protected]
Passport s - Where To Get Them Regular Economi c Citizenship Passports can be obtained from a number of legitimate sources. The current sources are
available in The Underground Directory which can be purchased from http://www.dangerousbooks.com It’s also possible to buy passports from overseas embassies. Another method is to use a “passport broker”. These are individuals or companies with contacts in overseas passport offices and also possess a good knowledge of the laws required to obtain a passport. Prices from $1,500 - $1,500,000. A superb report that holds your hand through the process of obtaining a second passport is available by sending an email message to
[email protected]. Diplomatic Passport - Legally sold by East European/SA embassies and others, can be purchased direct or through
brokers. Expect to pay $30,000-$50,000 dollars upwards. See the sources in The Underground Directory available at http://www.dangerousbooks.com Laissez Passer Passport - Issued by host countries. Department of Defense or Foreign Affairs. World Service Authority Passport – Send an email m essage to
[email protected]. Note: Be warned!
There are a lot of s o called “brokers” claiming to be able to obtain this document - most cannot! On a final note while we’re t alking about obtaining passports. Sometimes a charity issues passports to its aid workers. Example: Medical Staff, Admin Staff and Reporting Crews. Camouflage Passports – Full details and an application form can be obtained by sending an email message t o
[email protected] This passport can be from the foll owing countries:
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British Honduras Eastern Samoa Burma New Granada South Vietnam Netherlands East Indies Zanzibar U.S.S.R British Guiana Spanish Guinea British West Indies Dutch Guiana Rhodesia New Hebrides BWI Diplomatic
Extra Passpor t Inform ation & What’s Needed Aus tr ali a - Business migration program available. Aus tr ia - Lots of cash and assets to back it up. Brazil - Naturalization can take four years. But it ’s possible to achieve it in one year and obtain a green card in about 3
months. Belize - Offers excellent privacy. Canada - Very easy passport to obtain. There are six different categories to apply to f or passports. Cape Verde - Very cheap programs. Dominica - It’s possible to get Dominican Citizenship under a different name. Ecuador - Instant passport programs available. Good treatment of overseas investors or migrants. Gibraltar - High net worth required, very low t ax rate. Grenada - Six week program available through the post. Minimum investment £30,000 sterling. Guatemala - Instant citizenship plus passport available. Very cheap to live there. £200 sterling per month and you can live like a king. Hungary - Instant documentation available t o Russians, East Europeans with Hungarian business partners. Ireland - Business investment program or Irish ancestry. Japan - Extremely difficult. Liechtenstein - Programs or naturalization through marriage. New Zealand - Points system. But very liberal. Panama - Instant passports, low taxes.
St. Kitts - Instant passports, tax haven, visa f ree access to nearly eighty countries. Brilliant! Ukraine - Try marriage, good business prospects. USA - Business programs price £300,000-£700,000.
Secti on 2 - ID Papers In this section, we’ll cover both travel identit y documents and work/lifestyle identity documents. Both types are of equal importance in what we call the ID Ladder. We’ll get to this a little later in the section. Travel Identity Document o r National ID Card
These cards are issued in the USA and certain EU member countries as well as many other countries around the world. Originally these ID cards were issued to control the f low of immigrants into a country. There are other “Big Brother” type reasons, but they don’t apply to t his report which is mainly based on travel. Few people realize the travel potential of national ID cards, and that they can be used instead of a passport. For example its possible to cross borders in most EU countries that also issue ID cards without using a passport. All that’s required is an identity card. The main advantages of I D cards is that the whole issuing system is riddled with legal loopholes. This makes it possible to obtain ID cards from several different countries without breaking any laws. After you are in possession of these cards, a whole new way of traveling becomes a reality. Some countries which issue ID cards are Holland, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Austria and Germany to name just a few. Also Ireland may start issuing ID cards in late June 1999. ID Cards, Lifestyl e Identity Docum ents, Work/Leisure ID’s
These are a very important document for a number of reasons:
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They can be used to add credibility to passports or ID cards like National Identity Cards. They allow a person free movement in a new country. For example, if you’re stopped by local or military security at a city checkpoint it provides as good identity. They may provide work opportunities. They’re very easy to obtain. They can be used on the ID Ladder for obtaining Higher ID’s
Types of Cards Available Club Membership - (Sports are best). Work Cards - (Locksmith, not good). Private Investigator - (Not always useful). Travel Agent Pass - (Useful at customs). Press Passes - (Handy for getting out of places). Religious Missionary - (Very useful). Aid Wor ker - (Life saving at times). Union Card - (Very useful at checkpoints). Freelance Photo grapher - (Very, very useful).
A company called P.S.I. can supply advise on obtaining National ID cards, as well as lifestyle or work cards legally obtained through their consultants. Check out their address and number in the back of this report.
The Identi ty Ladder - How To Obtain Travel Papers, Work Papers, Etc. The Identity Ladder was developed to help you obtain identity papers after arriving in a new country. These papers will help you:
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Avoid the hassles of street checks by security types. Get work. Join a workers union. Stay for a while in your chosen country. Drive a car. Even buy a house.
The ladder should be modified to suit your situation.
ID Ladder - Step A To start on the ladder you m ust have some form of documentation to build on. The two best types are:
Option 1 Press Credentials
Option 2 - Student ID . Plus 2
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Backup documents e.g. Union Card
Camouflage Package Note: It can be useful to obtain a Camouflage Passport and an extra documents package to add to either Option 1 or 2. Your New Country
To add extra support to your documents and entit lements in your new country, you can try obtaining a signed statement of ownership of your documents from a respected lawyer. Or better still, a commissioner of oaths. This extra backup document may help as another form of I D. Also ask for referral names for work or accommodation.
ID Ladder - Step B To move up the ladder you’re going to need some local documentation. A t emporary job will do nicely. Option 1
Take your “press credentials” to some brothers in the local union which is allied to your trade. These people will help point you in the right direction. They may also be able to get you accommodation. Option 2
If your using your “student card”, which in our opinion is probably better than the above option. Go to the local university and contact the assistant officer of the local student union. These people can easily help you find work in the area or help you deal with the workers unions, as all unions are allied in one way or another. Universities also have job and accommodation notice boards - use them if necessary. As for “National ID Cards” either of the two unions will be able to help you out as you may be required to have one for work. Another benefit of Universities is the overseas work programs or summer job work programs. These programs can be a great cover for moving into your next country and t hey’re not hard to enroll on. These programs will sort out work permits (official ID cards) and cross border transport. The university entry method is extremely safe and very useful if m odified to suit your situation. Note: It can take a little time. OK by now you’re in with a union, have accommodation, national ID card, a past history ID. You’re building up references and contact names with more overseas work or travel transfers. If you want to move up the ladder to a: Driving License - use the workers union. Passport - use the student union. Or even a house loan. It would not be too hard to obtain one using your connections so
far.
The Ladder Set-Up Start – Buy Credentials before you leave home
Example: Press or Student with all backup documents included
As An Ex tra Pr ecaut io n - Obtain camouflage passport/driving
Permit as extra backup/support
New Countr y - Obtain st atement of ownership of ID as f urther reference if required. Note – This is optional!
Work Credentials
Work Passes
Student Credentials
Approach unions of either to help move up ID ladder
Overseas Work Programs
Sectio n 3 - Customs Different Types And Atti tudes
Regular customs officials are found in most Western Countries like the EU group of countries or the USA, Canada, etc. These officials are well trained and fairly well paid. They are also very well informed about the flow of people that maybe passing through their borders thanks to International co-operation and computer Databases. But, and there’s nearly always a but. Due to the volume of “people t raffic” that passes through their borders they can’t stop everyone. In fact they will only stop you if you fall into one of three types: 1.
You’re a well known criminal and they suspect you may have committed a crime or are likely to in the near future. This information would have been passed on to them by the police or other overseas customs. It also would not help, if you just came from a country that is a well known for the supply of arms or drugs etc.
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You have just stepped off a plane from Bangkok and your sweating buckets and leaving a trail of brown/gray powder along the floor of Heathrow Airport.
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You have been unlucky enough to fall foul of a random search or total search of all passengers. This generally happens only if there has been a t errorist threat.
Military Police - Under paid over worked
Nearly always in a bad mood, painful interrogators, Oh what fun! Some countries have military police working as customs officials because of a terrorist threat etc. As a rule they don’t really hassle Westerners except for maybe some kind of “government tax”. It helps if you c an speak a phrase in their language but make sure you get it right. Don’t wave your camera around, dictators really don’t like cameras for some reason. Some simple advice, get in get out and keep moving. Make clear eye contact with whomever you’re speaking to and smile. Otherwise keep walking and try reading a travel guide or local paper.
Third World Officials - Under paid, very over worked, badly trained.
What To Do and Expect
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Wear no outward jewelry. Be ready to pay a fine or t ax. Expect long queues. Dress casual.
A Hand y Hin t
Try eating a sweet or some chocolate when you’re being st opped. If the person notices this, then m ake a simple offer of some. It has been known to work wonders. Offer a cigarette if smoking is allowed. What Customs Offic ials Look For
In other words “The Profile” of people to stop. Firstly there are only profiles of people who smuggle goods, not profiles of people who smuggle certain types of goods. Here’s what the customs look for. This will surprise you: Suspects -
A married couple mid thirties
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Too afraid of being caught too much to loose House, Kids, Good Jobs
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Well dressed man traveled business class. Tired eyes, crumpled suit, needs a shave and freshening up.
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The person looks the part and is most likely a genuine Business Traveler who just wants to get home to the mistress and then the wife and kids. Ha!
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Old age pensioners, two women or a married couple, or old person on their own.
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People of that age will nearly always buy something like jewelry or perfume etc, so they sometimes stop them so they can get their countries tax.
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Young man or woman, very well dressed in a business suit. Flew first class, looks fresh faced and suit not crumbled.
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Knock, Knock, Knock the person gets pulled over and checked because they don’t fit their description of a business traveler. But that of a smuggler.
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Young college student or back packer, clean or scruffy makes no real difference.
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Look for only one thing “fear” in their eyes darting about, sweating and other mannerism’s that may give the person away as being carrier of contraband.
Note: If this person is pulled they will look at your local arrangement. For example the country you flew in from. The cl ass of
seat you paid for. The cost of your hotel accommodation. Your clothes for example that £150 pair of boots you’re wearing. And finally your luggage, is it expensive with lots of travel stickers and other markings? A Qui ck Note Ab ou t Lu gg age
Have you ever heard of puffing or even pouffing? No it’s nothing to do with your sexual preferences. It’s what customs officers or the police do to your luggage behind the scenes without your knowledge. OK so what’s pouffing? Well pouffing is when you squeeze a suitcase and smell the air t hat’s expelled. The officer is trying to detect an over use of fabric softener or ot her similar scent. Why you may ask! Well fabric softener is what certain drug smugglers use to hide the smell of narcotics. Coffee is also used. Note: Pouffing got its name f rom the sound the air makes as its being expelled from your luggage. Definite No, No’s:
Besides the obvious one’s like having two kilos of coke hanging out of your pockets. There are other less known reasons that may cause you to be refused entry. 1.
Labels on your luggage or badges on your jacket that support a cause or group.
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Your appearance (long hair, ear rings). The way you dress etc.
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Passport stamps - In certain countries you can be refused entry because of the entry or exit stamps on your passport. This may happen for a number of reasons:
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A country maybe at war with the country you have exited from.
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An ally of the country you are entering maybe at war with the country you have exited from.
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Trade Sanctions placed on certain countries by other countries. If your passport has a stamp of the country with the sanctions against it, you can be refused entry. An example would have been South Africa. Entry can be refused even if the Stamps/Visas are very old. The final reason and probably the most common reason for entry refusal is religious or cultural differences, as found in the Middle East. A perfect example of this is Syria. This country will not except any passport with an Israeli stamp or any passport with only an exit stamp f rom either Egypt or Jordan. This implies that entry was made via Israel.
Sectio n 4 – Borders & Checkpoi nts This section covers the ease or difficulty with which certain borders can be crossed. Let’s take the simplest of borders. USA - Canada Border : At 4000 miles long excluding Alaska, it’s a very simple border to cross. One of t he most isolated
parts of this border is the far North West between Maine in t he USA and Quebec in Canada. This part of the border can be very easily crossed on foot. USA - Mexico Border : The most traversed border on earth with nearly 500 m illion crossings every year. Try crossing this
border into America without going through the proper channels and you will be caught by US border police. Although the USA-Mexico Border is very secure, you must remember it is nearly 2000 miles long. A rumor which has been doing the rounds for a while is that there’s a group of “people smugglers” in a well known border town in Mexico, run by a taxi driver in the city. This group have so far been very successful at what they do. One would think contact would be made by hailing a cab. Gives a new meaning to have a nice day. Let’s look at a few other countries in Europe: Portugal: Has the easiest entry/exit in Europe. Turkey: The Turkish police have a reputation f or being easily bribed, especially the border police and customs agents. The
price of a bribe is reasonable compared to Western standards. Most of the “people smugglers” in Turkey seem to be Kurdish. Italy: Very easy asylum. Some corruption! Finland: Gives very simple access to Russia. A Not e on B arri ers
A chain link fence is never to be crossed, as it is always used to protect a sensitive area. Look at another area instead. Helping Hand
If time is on your side, it is possible to cross any border with the help of some local people f rom the area. Who? I hear you say. Well, a good rule of thumb is to look to the minority communities in the border town or area. These people can sometimes help for a small fee and are often very well organized with a great dislike for law enforcement etc.
Section 5 – Unchecked Routes This section is one of the m ost important in the whole report. I t explains the various methods and routes used to cross from country to country without using official documentation. Some of these routes are used by smugglers, some by spy or security agencies. Lets start in Europe. A method of entry/exit called the “Wine Trail” is used by several organizations in Europe to great effect. It is possible to move around Europe using what is known as the Wine Trail. This t rail takes advantage of Europe’s Wine Vineyards which cross many borders throughout Europe. One of the most important countries in this trail is Switzerland. In fact Switzerland is the key country. For example, it is possible to cross int o Eastern France either on foot or by car f rom Switzerland using the vineyards west of Geneva. This method of border crossing works on the principle of open plan agriculture. Like vineyards, fruit farms, orchards or open plan grazing of goats and sheep.
The vineyard method of border crossing can be used using Switzerland as a center point to gain entry or exit from France, Italy, Austria or Germany, once you have entered these countries. The same vineyard method can be used to connect with other countries. Another example is a crossing point between South Eastern Austria to North Eastern Slovenia, traveling through the wine region. Oh and the wine is quite good as well. Ah sunny days! There are several crossing points throughout Europe and the former Eastern Europe. To formulate your own routes you will need a simple toolkit. The Travel Ghost Toolki t
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An accurate map of Europe or other Continents that shows International Boundary Lines not defined or disputed. Rivers, Canals etc. An information sheet attached to the map detailing industry, borders, agriculture, etc. From the target country an agricultural map of farms, vineyards on the border of your target country. This can be obtained in the town nearest t o the crossing point. A detailed satellite survey map or atlas can prove to be useful. Also the internet can be used to obtain information on the agricultural regions including detailed land maps. This would remove one to one contact of obtaining this information i n the town of origin.
The Travel Ghost Actio n Plan
Now that you have obtained your maps, you will need to find a crossing point. A general rule of thumb is this: •
The crossing point is located in the corner point of the country targeted for crossing.
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It should have a town as near to the border as possible. The reason for the border town is two fold:
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It will more than likely have a smuggling route already set-up.
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It may contain a m inority community who will be willing to supply information on routes timetables, farms etc. All for a price of course!
Another advantage to a corner point crossing is the boundary line. It can be riddled with undefined borders. Especially if more than two countries meet at that point.
The next and final key country is Turkey. The reason Turkey is a key country is three fold: 1.
It borders several countries.
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It has land area on two continents, Europe and Asia with entry to the Middle East.
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Offers ease of internal movement.
The other advantages include well used smuggling routes, willing population, corrupt off icials at borders. The Vine Method can be used in Turkey except there is one change, instead of vineyards look for cotton or tobacco plantations. Another advantage of using Turkey is that it has several borders, which are very difficult to patrol. Example: Borders with Georgia, Armenia and the crossing point between Turkey and Greece which is a very well used route
for people smuggling. It’s also possible to cross int o Syria from Turkey, if the crossing is made on t he Western ridge of Northern Syria. This can also be made by boat. The next type of crossings we’re going to deal with is “un-patrolled areas” and “open borders”. Rather than go into t oo much detail, the countries will be listed with extra information if available. Israel – Jordan Crossing : Arid Land Crossing. Risky. Lithuani a – Latvia – Estonia : These former soviet Baltic republics have two things in common:
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Old co-op type farms with interconnecting roads crossing over into each other.
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Each country has a large forested border which inter laps at least two of the countries.
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They have peat areas with interconnecting road access.
Canada via Sea: Enter by Newfoundland or Quebec. This entry is normally made by cargo ship or fishing factory ship. Canada to USA: This border is not a real border. Entry can be made nearly anywhere.
Yemen : It is possible to cross into Yemen from Saudi Arabia without much diffi culty as the border is very undefined in some
parts. Yemen also offers easy entry across the Red Sea into Af rica. Yemen can also be used as a staging point to the Indian Ocean. All the “stans” regions offer unchecked routes •
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Etc. find another route its bloody cold out there!
Pakistan: It is possible t o enter China along the Silk Road, totally unchecked. Your problems begin when you get inside
China. Pakistan-Afghanistan : Entry can be made through the Khyber pass area. Guides are available in the town of Darra in the North West Frontier of Pakistan. Warning : These guides are not official and may shoot you. India-Bangladesh-Burma: Half of this route is a well used insurgent route. Iran– Afghanistan : A drug route for heroin, entry is made on the intersection of Iran, Turkmenistan and Afghanistan. Odessa Port in the Ukraine: Offers no questions asked ship travel to anywhere, also entry to the Ukraine as well. Europe Route to Canada: This can be achieved by traveling by s hip from Germany to Denmark to Norway or Sweden, then
by ship to Iceland over to Greenland and down into Newfoundland or Quebec. Hell of a t rip! Europe – Portugal : Easiest country to enter in Europe has to be Portugal. It is possible to enter Portugal, cross into Spain
using the vineyard method, then across to the Straits of Gibraltar, then by boat i nto Morocco without ever even being looked at. Alb ani a-Ital y : This crossing can be made by speedboat at night from the Albanian part of Durres. This route is regularly
used by people smugglers. Finland : It is possible to cross into Russia using a forested area in Northern Finland. This area is used by Reindeer farmers.
It is also possible to cross int o Norway or Sweden at the intersection of the t hree countries using any of the unapproved roads along the border.
EUROPE ROADMAP PLAN Startin g poin t is Switzerland
Section 6 – Medical Precautions An unfortunate circumstance of traveling across unchecked routes is the lack of medical services in some of these areas. If you cannot find prescription drugs then you may need to use an alternative like herbal medicine. These medicines are often widely available on sale for a fraction of the cost of regular drugs. Another advantage of using herbal medicines is t hey are seldom targeted by counterfeits. The Herbal Medic
In this section we will cover t he various plant extracts that can be used to treat or prevent medical problems. Note: The author is not a qualified m edical herbalist, but has a large volume of knowledge of herbal medicine used by primitive peoples around the world and is sharing his experience with the reader. All of the extracts listed have been or are under investigation by Western Medical Universities etc. The action of t hese herbs and spices on the human body are based on their active chemical ingredients. Not superstition! The first aid kit is one I personally use and I believe it is a good all round kit. This kit has saved me from serious harm on at least one occasion. Tea Tree Oil : Melaleuca Alternifolia.
Uses: Powerful antiseptic, bactericide, antiviral. Five times more powerful than phenol based antiseptics. Can be used to clean wounds, skin bites, lice, thrush, remove embedded dirt, mouthwash, shampoo. To Use: Buy the essential oil and dilute with warm water. Also makes a good insect repellent mixed with Bryl Cream. Echinacea: Echinacea Pallida (Cone Flower) (Black Sampson)
Uses: Infection = streptococcal and staphylococcal. Ulcer, skin disorders, systemic thrush, STD, tonsillitis, appendicitis, prevents gangrene, complete protection against listeria, works well against influenza virus. Echinacea raises white blood cell count and increases the body’s power to fight back. It also has an interferon effect. Echinacea has been given in large doses in cases of snake bite to fight the effect of the poison. To Use: Follow instructions on the packet. Personally I f ind the liquid extract the best. Marigold: Calendula Officinalis. Sold as Calendula.
Uses: Excellent for healing injuries or wounds anti-inflammatory, skin allergies from f ood, anti-histamine. Strong anti bacterial. Effective against staphylococcus/streptoccus nosebleeds, mouth rinse after t ooth extraction, stings, thrush and STD’s. To Use: A simple lotion is very useful to use for most of the above. Black Cohosh : Black Snake Root.
Uses: Powerful painkiller or sedative, anti-rheumatic has an aspirin like effect. Good for nervousness depression cramp. Used by Indians to treat yellow fever. To Use: Dried herb or liquid extract is best. Kava Kava: Piper Methysticum
Uses: A great tea for relaxing and calmi ng down. A real chill out kind of tea. Powerful sedative for chronic insomnia. Useful for jetlag. Effective against Bacillus Coli. Anti m icrobial, useful for STD’s. Camphor: Cinnamomum Camphora
Uses: Inhale fumes for relief of shock, breathing trouble, heart failure, hypothermia, to stop sm oking. As a rub for joint pain. Camphor will antidote many drugs. Use 2 drops in honey and take hourly. Turmeric : Curcuma Spice
Uses: Inhabits HIV-1 replication. Salmonella, it inhabits gram positive bacteria and is extremely toxic to Salmonella. Combines well with Echinacea to fight infections. To Use: Spice over food, put in t ea etc. Garlic
Uses. Use fresh or powder. Excellent preventative of the common cold or influenze. Strong anti-parasitic, anti-viral, antiseptic etc. Garlic was shown to prevent plague because of its strong prophylactic effect.
To Use: For colds, mix ¼ - ½ tsp. of powdered garlic into a ½ tablespoon of honey. Mix up into a paste, add to half a cup of water, take once a day. Note: Orange juice, pasley will remove the smell of garlic. But t he best of all is Cardamom seed oil in honey (3 drops). Cider Vinegar : Apple Vinegar
To Use: 1,2 or 3 t easpoons in a glass of water taken each day will aid digestion, and more importantly destroy harmful bacteria. Can also be sipped in case of suspected food poisoning, until help arrives. Jojoba: Simmondsia Chinensis. Peanut of the desert.
Uses: The very best hair care product available. Excellent for giving yourself a brown tan as it turns golden brown on the skin in the sunshine. Although it may t ake 3 days of application. Ginger : Zingiber Officinale, Jamaican Ginger
Uses: Brain fatigue, jet lag, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, morning sickness, motion sickness. It is also excellent when eaten with raw fish to prevent and destroy anisakis larvae and other parasites. Insect Repellents : These repellents can be divided up into t wo sections:
Body Repellents: Citronella oil dabbed on the skin or m ixed with Brylcream (use 2-3 drops) and rubbed into the hair is very effective. Area Repellents: Garlic dust repels all insects. Citronella will repel some vermin. The most powerful of all is Cedarwood essential oil, which even in low concentrations kills mosquitoes, cockroaches and flies. Doctor, Doctor
If you have entered a country illegally and you have suffered an injury or have fallen sick and require medical attention “Where do you go?” If you’re near a large shipping port, you could try to make contact with t he ships doctor of any foreign ship. Third world ships are generally best, so to are t he former Eastern Bloc Ships. All are willing to help f or a fee and they will also keep their mouth shut. Another alternative would be to use Religious orders or the immigrant community.
Section 7 - Networks There are three types of networks: Professional Volunteer Groups
These groups make up the “underground railroad”. These groups are made up of station masters, engineers and conductors. They offer people a second chance with no questions asked. They supply shelter, new I D and transport across borders if required. This group offer permanent solutions to people with serious problems. You’re not one of those people so don’t contact this group. Minority Groups
This type of group can be very useful t o the Travel Ghost. They can almost always be found in border towns of countries that are richer than the surrounding countries. There is always somebody in this group who will be able to aid you in your travel plans. They can supply you with a route or guide you across, provide shelter, and sometimes supply ID’s or travel documents. All this can be supplied for a fee. Most of the people that can supply this service are involved in smuggling of some sort and will know the routes off by heart. Organized Smuggling Groups
This alternative is the most dangerous of t he three. Most of these groups are Mafia linked and very ruthless. They are very good at what they do and can be involved in two types of smuggling - either people or drugs. The price of being t ransported from “Point A” to Point B” can be around 250-2000 dollars. One major disadvantage with using crime groups is they have a nasty habit of taking your money and killing you. Which can be very inconvenient! The biggest groups are:
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Chinese Traids Russian Mafia Turkish Mafia & Albanian Mafia Italian Mafia
Section 8 - Transport Its really up to you to look in to it yourself. Passenger Carrying Freighters
These ships offer an excellent way of circumventing the usual checkpoints of normal travel. These ships offer very good accommodation at a reasonably low price and cover a vast amount of routes not covered by normal transport. You can obtain information on these ships by checking with any local shipping broker at the port. Also the internet can provide some information. This is a very useful m eans of transport.
Section 9 - Clothi ng This is the last section and a very small one at that. What you wear while traveling, can mean the difference between crossing a border, having a free meal or blending in with the population. There is a lot we could write about concerning how to dress etc. But most of it’s just common sense. Try the following some simple rules:
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Look at what the population is wearing, better still find out before you get there. Take into account the weather, terrain, and your sleeping arrangements Allow every item of clothing to be “multi-purpose” as well as being easy to clean.
The Ghost Coat
Its been named after a very unusual clothing kit that consists of 3 items which are:
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Baseball Cap. Clipboard and pen (some dockets may help). A Delivery Mans/ Warehouse Coat any color except black or white.
If you were to wear this ki t you could:
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Walk into an early morning food market (un-noticed), pick up some food and leave. Walk around the back of a restaurant or hotel unchallenged. Associate yourself with a truck at a border checkpoint. Walk around into and off a vineyard completely unchallenged.
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the market today. Their address is in the front cover or send them an email asking f or their infopack & application forms to be sent: Send an email to:
[email protected] Legal Second Passport s: There are many companies on the Internet and in the print media offering second passports.
However many of them are either sting operations by BB or simply illegal. Life is too short t o spend most of your days banged up in jail . Currently there is only one program I would recommend. My publishers can put you in touch with the appropriate people. This program is excellent for a family of five and works out at l ess than $50,000. It allows for children up to the age of 25. The cost for a single person is the same. Delivery is in weeks rather than months. It provides visa free travel and no residency is required. For details send a brief m essage by email to:
[email protected] Residency Programs: There are a number of residency programs available which will give you a passport upon
acceptance. Some of the countries are Brazil, Campione, Andorra, Malta, Monaco, Norfolk Ireland. To receive a current list and details of costs and how to apply send an email to:
[email protected] PSI: Interesting document and banking services. Also take a look at t heir classified ads on their website. http://www.psi.gi Eden Press: Makes some of the best ID kits in the business. Give them a call on 1-714-556-2023 or visit their website at
http://www.edenpress.com The Edge Company: For some really nifty small self protection gear. Contact them on 1-603-357-9900 or visit t heir website:
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army gear. Call them on 1-270-351-1164 or visit their website at: http://www.uscav.com/ Arm y Ar ea Hand bo ok ’s : This website will give you every detail on a country including maps etc. It’s used by the real pro’s -
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/cshome.html MASTA: British medical and travelers advice. http://www.masta.org/
Survival, Evasion & Escape: The best military manual available free online. It cost millions of dollars to produce and if the
“lads” swear by it then so can you! http://www.dtic.mil/alsa/survival.html Equipped: For an excellent review and access to the best survival books and gear, many of which are free t o download, go
here: http://www.equipped.org/ CIA World Factbook: Great for country specific information. http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook Perry Castaneda Libr ary Map Collection: Excellent map resource. You’ll get maps for free download on every area of the
Planet. http://lib.utexas.edu/links/PCL/Map_collection.html Pluscarden Abbey: When you’re tired and hungry and on the run these f olks will put you up for the night. This site contains
details of Benedictine abbeys worldwide: http://geocities.com/Athens/Thebes/2553 Ford’s Freighter Guide: Published by Fords Travel Guides, CA, USA. Buy them at http://www.amazon.com Travel by Cargo Ship: Published by Cadogan Press. Buy it at http://www.amazon.com
