I always do my best to encourage people to travel their own countries.That advice, however, marks me a hypocrite.I’ve seen about six states but stepped foot in nine (layover flights and whatnot), but any prospect of seeing all 50 was always low on my bucket list.Until now.

A visa could be the final ticket you need to get you where you’re going.If you're traveling in your own country, you don't need to worry about this. Likewise, depending on the country you’re visiting and the length of your stay, the visa may or may not be required.