As a Middle Eastern Canadian, I’ve been harassed at the U.S. border more times than I can count—often detained and questioned for hours, leading to major delays

As a Middle Eastern Canadian, I’ve been harassed at the U.S. border more times than I can count—often detained and questioned for hours, leading to major delays and unnecessary stress. It’s happened so frequently that I've completely stopped visiting the U.S. and avoid any connection that involves touching U.S. soil. It makes travel a bit more complicated, but honestly, it's worth it. These days, my favorite place to visit is Europe. Even the UK, which can sometimes be tricky for travelers, has never been an issue for me. I’ve only ever had polite and respectful interactions there. And when crossing into Germany in particular, I’ve found the officials to be consistently professional and efficient.