Tips For International Travel

If this is your first time traveling abroad, or maybe you just need a refresher here’s a list of 20 tips you should do or bring before your trip.

Security & Health

1. Check-in with your doctor and insurance carrier.
2. Bring copies of your passport.
3. Leave a copy of your passport.
4. Register with your embassy.

Money

1. Look up the monetary conversion before you go.
2. Make sure your credit card will work in the country you’re visiting.
3. Go to a bank or ATM in the country you’re visiting.
4. Always have local cash.
5. Call your bank or credit card provider.
6. Check the country’s entrance/exit fees.

Local Research

1. Buy tickets now for places you know you want to visit or see.
2. Get guidebooks.
3. Research events going on while you’re there.

Electronics

1. Bring a charger adapter.
2. Check the voltage of your electronics.
3. Activate your phone’s global capabilities.

Luggage & packing

1. Pack an extra set of clothes in your carry-on bag.
2. To check a bag or not to check bag.
3. Bring snacks.