I really like going to other countries, their customs tend to be reasonable. coming back home is always a nerve racking experience.
I haven't been asked for my phone yet, but have been asked for my camera.
I'm being drawn more and more to paying for online storage/sync solutions and clearing my phone and laptop before traveling to the USA or Canada. actually more worried about Canada.
It's a hell of a lot better than dealing with the bullshit that is CBSA.
Is it not illegal - the "snatching" part?
I had to bite my tongue to not say “I’m a citizen, you have to let me in.”
The US is always a PITA, esp. after long international flights. One time they flagged me for "smuggling halogen headlights" or something and searched ALL of my stuff. Missed my LA-DC flight because of it. And I'm a white, clean-cut US citizen.
Do you bring back any food ?
(I had a undeclared box of cereal in my backpack)