Double check and make sure that you have all the proper vaccinations and that you have renewed all essential prescriptions.
For extra backup, leave a copy of your passport at home or with someone you trust. Consider making an electronic copy you can store in your email account as well.
If your passport gets stolen or lost you want to be sure that you can still get back into the country, or be able to prove your citizenship.
Make sure you do your math before you travel to get a sense of the value of your currency.
European banks have switched almost completely to the more secure chip-and-PIN technology, and fewer businesses abroad are accepting the outdated magnetic-strip cards.
Not every place takes credit cards. Especially important places like trains or buses.
Sometimes banks think that fraud may be occurring if transactions are suddenly happening somewhere other than where your billing address is and they will turn off your card as a security measure.
Some countries require travelers to pay in order to enter or leave the country. These fees are not included in the price of your airline ticket, and can vary.
Countries have different size plugs and voltage. So if you want to use your iPod, make sure you can charge it. A power strip can be a way to cheat and charge multiple devices off of one adapter.
You can have an adapter and still not being able to use some appliances like a blow-dryer or a straightener because the voltage isn’t high enough for that country.
There’s usually a charge for doing this, but it is much less than the roaming charges you’ll get if you don’t.
Things happen with airlines, so an extra outfit in your carry-on is a better option than any “I ♥ City-you’re-visiting” apparel.
Each airline has its own set of guidelines as to how many bags can be checked or carried on for free. Make sure to look up what your airline’s rules are to avoid any incremental fees. And, if you are connecting during your trip, know the luggage rules/fees for those airlines as well – especially for regional or low-cost carriers.
Small snacks will tide you over in between meals or until you find that perfect restaurant with the authentic cuisine experience you are looking for.
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