Traveling In The Schengen Zone

If you're not from Europe, you may not have heard of the Schengen Zone or Area of the EU. The Schengen Zone is comprised of 27 European countries that have done away with border control at their mutual borders.  Basically, open borders with a common visa policy.  The Schengen areas have a shared visitors rule: 90 out of 180 days must be outside the zone.  In other words, out of every 6 months, you can only stay in these countries for 90 days collectively.  You have to leave the area for 90 days then you can return.  I'm choosing countries not in the zone for my 90 days of every 6 months, England, Scotland, Ireland, Montenegro, Turkey, Morocco, etc.  Countries outside the zone have different visa requirements, so be sure to read up on those countries in advance.  And you should take these rules seriously as overstaying your time can cause you to be deported which could affect your ability to return.

Also, unless you ask, your passport won't be stamped at border crossings in this zone.