Luggage
The smaller the suitcase the easier it is to carry. Make sure
your luggage is tough enough to handle to strains of the trip.
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Look
everything over before boarding the aircraft and after
getting off the aircraft. |
Be sure to have luggage tags on your luggage and also place
a piece of paper with your info inside your suitcase.
If your luggage is lost or damaged always make a claim before
leaving the airport.
Money
Remember that not all countries have the same currency and it's
good to find what that is and what the exchange rate is.
Credit cards and travelers checks are the best way to go. Try
not to carry too much cash on you.
Always have copies of everything as well just in case they get
lost or stolen.
Foreign Foods
Try not to eat too many different things at once as your body
might not be able to handle it.
Make sure you know the food you are about to eat and the quality
of it.
It is always good to bring antacids with you to help reduce
indigestion.
Try to learn the language to which the country you are traveling
so if you have any allergies so you can ask about the food.
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Packing
It is always good to travel light Make copies of documents :
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Passports
and visas |
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Have
extra passport photos |
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Write
down numbers of travelers checks and give to a friend |
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Photo
copies of credit cards |
If traveling
with medication keep them in their original labeled containers
and bring a copy of your prescriptions.
Always remember to bring the important items in your carry-on
:
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Medications |
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Passport
and itinerary |
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Camera
(valuables) |
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Money
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Tipping
Tipping around the world can be very hard because each country
is different.
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Australia
and New Zealand-round to nearest dollar |
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China-
tipping is illegal |
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France
& Germany-10% |
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Hong
Kong- 10% |
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Spain-10-15%
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Illness
If visiting Europe always have cash if you need to go to the
hospital as they need payment up front.
Try to have someone with you that can speak both English and
the language of that country.
The more you know about your medical record the easier it is
for the doctor you are seeing in that country.
You should always have medical insurance before you travel to
a different country. |
