Ink and Borders: How Tattoos Affect Travel

Фото татуировки на предплечье, изображающей геральдический щит с орлом и латинской надписью, выполненной в черно-серых тонах.

The world of travel is full of surprises, and not always pleasant ones. Have you ever wondered if your tattoo could cause delays at customs or even a visa denial? The question is not as absurd as it might seem at first glance. Let’s figure it out together, drawing on my personal experience and the experience of my tattoo artist and traveler acquaintances.

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How to Tell if You’re Dealing with a Bad Tattoo Artist: 10 Red Flags

Choosing a tattoo artist is like choosing a surgeon, only instead of a scalpel, it’s a tattoo machine, and instead of a body, it’s your canvas. And, as with any important decision, you need to be attentive and pay attention to details. In my experience, the first look at a portfolio and the artist’s workspace can tell you more about them than they can themselves. Believe me, this is a critical stage that can save you a lot of nerves and, most importantly, keep your skin safe and sound.

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Tattoo Tycoon: Become a Legend of Tattoo Culture in Tattuga Bay

Скриншот из игры Tattoo Tycoon, демонстрирующий тату-мастера, работающего над татуировкой у клиента в стильной студии.

The era of digital body art has arrived: publisher HandyGames and development studio CrazyBunch have announced the global release of Tattoo Tycoon, the most ambitious tattoo parlor management simulator. The project, which promises to immerse players in the world of ink, needles, and creative entrepreneurship, officially became available on October 25, 2025, simultaneously on all key platforms: Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, as well as on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.

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Controversial Portrait: Horror Fan Gets Ed Gein Tattoo, Ends Up With Charlie Hunnam

Мужчина с котенком на плече, на лице выражение удивления и разочарования.

A 35-year-old American horror fan, Tyler Lut, decided to immortalize the memory of “The Butcher of Plainfield” – the infamous serial killer and body snatcher Edward Gein – on his leg. The grand portrait, stretching 60 centimeters (2 feet) along the front of his shin, was done on October 16th in a burst of inspiration after watching a recent Netflix series. However, when Tyler posted the result of the multi-hour work, social media users immediately pointed out a glaring mistake: instead of Ed Gein himself, actor Charlie Hunnam was staring out from his skin.

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