travel Tips
BEFORE YOU GO
- Copy and keep your airline tickets, hotel reservations, transportation tickets, tour tickets with you safe and dry. Always pack important documents and items in your carry on.
- Purchase in advance tour tickets to museums, shows, etc.
- Airlines - What are the baggage weight and size restrictions? What are the carry-on size limit? How many bags can you take? What about the return flight? Check bags information from Travelpro
- Do you need an International Drivers License, International Student ID or Youth Hostel membership? travel medical insurance
Why do you need international travel medical insurance? Trav
What does your Domestic Medical Insurance provide?
What does your Domestic Medical Insurance provide?
What does your Domestic Medical Insurance provide?
- No or limited international services or assistance.
- No direct payment to hospitals and doctors overseas.
Out of Country is Out of Network
What does your Domestic Medical Insurance provide?
What does your Domestic Medical Insurance provide?
- High Out of Network Deductibles and Out of Pocket Insurance for Individual & Family limits.
Evacuation Insurance
What does your Domestic Medical Insurance provide?
Evacuation Insurance
- The average medical evacuation is over $30,000 to $300,000 per incident.
Is this covered by your domestic plan?
International travel medical Insurance
pre-trip
WHAT TO TAKE
WHAT TO TAKE
WHAT TO TAKE
Travel guides, maps, language referral books / apps. -
Try learning some basic phrases
Rain Gear: disposable poncho, small umbrella.
Day Pack small water resistance / proof
Appropriate clothing - look for Quick Dry materials. Spot Remover
Walking shoes & durable socks! Avoid blisters! Extra socks & underwear.
Dirty laundry bags (check your dirty clothes on the return flight.)
Travel Watch/Alarm
Small Flashlight / Headlamp
First Aid Kit
Non electric items; books, playing cards.
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WHAT NOT TO TAKE
Illegal Drugs, Fire Arms & Weapons, Valuable or expensive jewelry including watches. Irreplaceable family objects.
FINANCIAL
WHAT TO TAKE
WHAT TO TAKE
What works? Cash, credit cards, travel checks. Depends what country you are in. Personal Checks will not be accepted. Check with your bank on Debit Cards. What is the limit if it lost or stolen?
Exchange your money the legal way. Keep your money separate. Keep small amounts in an easy to reach pocket to access for stores and street purchases.
Try to use one credit card for international transactions. Set up card alerts. Find a card with low foreign transaction fees. Complete purchases in local currency.
Consider using a neck / shoulder security pouch, money belt or a hidden wallet types.
How far will your money go? How expensive is the city you are going?
Purchase the International Travel Medical Insurance policy before you go.
CAR RENTAL
WHAT TO TAKE
CAR RENTAL
Your Domestic Insurance is not primary. Local law will require you to get legal coverage. This will be sold by the car rental agency.
Who can drive the rental car? If they are not listed on the car rental contract they cannot drive.
Local laws - DUI, Alcohol and Drugs laws may be significantly more severe than your home country.
What are the formal and informal rules of the road? What do the road signs say?
Driving on the opposite side of the road can be very challenging and intimidating.
Obey the speed limit and always wear the safety belts.
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technology
TECHNOLOGY
TECHNOLOGY
TECHNOLOGY
- Voltage is delivered from 110v to 240v. If your device is 110v and you plug into a 240v then you will destroy the appliance.
- Electric power frequency also differs from 50hz to 60hz.
- Adapters - Needed to plug into the power source.
- Converters - Needed to convert the power source into your voltage.
- Power Surge - Take extra fuses for the converter.
- Batteries - Take extras for phones, devices, hearing aids etc. The might be hard to find and expensive.
TECHNOLOGY
TECHNOLOGY
TECHNOLOGY
- Beware of Free Public WiFi. Consider a secure VPN.
- NordVpn - Virtual Private Network
- Remember back up power cords.
- Cell Phone - Will it work? What are the international rates?
- Portable phone charger.
- Computer - If you travel frequently consider a rugged laptop or notebook.
- Targus Safeport Rugged Max
- Remember -Cyber theft is worldwide.
- Technology can be lost, stolen or confiscated.
- Your computer software might be illegal in some countries.
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