Travel Tips Before you Travel To a Foreign Country
Posted by putrazJul 3
There are many things that you can do to pre-prepare yourself and your family for travel. By being as prepared as you can be, you are setting yourself up for a great getaway that will minimize any unpleasant circumstances that sometimes arise with travel.
In order to have the best vacation possible, I’m going to share with you the must know tricks and travel tips before you travel.
The very first thing you must do is RESEARCH. You want to learn as much as you possibly can about your destination prior to arrival. Yes, this is going to require some time and effort on your part but it is going to be more than worth it. This is the only way to truly understand what it is you want from your vacation and what you want to do on your vacation.
Here are some things that you should always know about your destination.
Weather - You need to know what you should be packing and planning for.
Paperwork and Documentation - Know what is needed to travel to your particular destination.
Know if there are any diseases common to the area you will be traveling to - this way you are able to take preventative measures.
Costs of local items - You want to be able to properly plan your budget; remember to include taxes and tipping.
Holidays and festivals - check to see when these occur for your destination as you may find limited services on those days.
The best holidays are the ones we are most prepared for. Do yourself a favour; make it a habit to always know as much as you can about your destination before you travel. It’ll make all the difference in the world!
What are some other things that you can do to prepare yourself? Use these travel tips before you travel.
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Make 2 photocopies of your passport. Take one and put it in a safe place or leave it with a friend. Take the other one with you and keep it in a separate place from your passport, this way should your passport become lost or stolen, you can use the copy to exit the country and it will also facilitate the replacement process.
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Email yourself important information such as: airline numbers and flight information, credit card numbers, passport and driver’s licence numbers and anything else that may be of importance to you. This way if anything is lost or stolen, you are just and internet connection away.
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Know your banking information. For your credit card, make sure that the valid dates will remain valid while you’re traveling, know your available spending amount and don’t forget to leave some room on it for emergencies. Check your ATM and debit cards’ daily and total limits.
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Learn some local phrases. If you are traveling to a country with a foreign language, it’s always nice to know some of the local phrases. Knowing the “polite words” and just a few local phrases will be a huge help. You will find that natives really appreciate this and will tend to be more receptive to your questions. Maybe you’ll even make a new friend while you’re at it!
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Be aware of the voltage that’s used for the country you’re traveling to. If you are taking anything that requires an outlet; cell phone, computer, video camera, etc. make sure to purchase plug adapters. For things such as hairdryers, curling irons, electric razors, etc to purchase an actual voltage converter unless your appliance has multiple voltage currencies.
When traveling to a foreign country it’s always best to be as prepared as you can be. Do as much research as you possibly can, remember these travel tips before you travel and your trip abroad is sure to be a success.
Here’s your final checklist: Passport, tickets, car rental and hotel reservation receipts/agreements, credit cards, medications or prescriptions, if required, addresses, password and any other important information that you may need. Don’t forget the most important thing: your adventurous travel mind, see and learn as much as you can and have the time of your life!
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Tips for car travel with my dog?I am planning a road trip with my dog. What are your BEST or UNIQUE car travel tips?
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First of all, consider how you will be traveling. Will you be taking buses or trains? So, how much luggage will you take with you? A rolling suitcase is pretty comfortable in the US, but in Europe they have lots of uneven sidewalks, short flights of steps and cobblestone streets that can be pretty annoying to lug a suitcase full of souvenirs around all the time. I recommend a good backpack with a padded waist support if you think you'll be doing much travel between destinations.
Secondly, bring comfortable shoes. There are so many cool things to see in those three countries, and since European cities were built with pedestrians in mind, you'll definitely be doing a lot of walking.
Attire depends on you–generally Europeans dress a little nicer than Americans for going out in the evening, but a nice pair of jeans with sandals and a nice shirt will be fine. Under your clothes though, you should have a passport holder. I prefer the kind you wear around your waist like a belt, other friends of mine like the around-the-neck kind. Keeping your passport safe and out of sight should be a priority!
Take the time to look in a bookstore or a library for a guidebook of Western Europe. The ones with pictures, like the Eyewitness line, are really good for piquing interest in places to see. Then, when you have a general idea of what you want to see, you can figure out how many things you will be able to fit in. There is so much to see in France or Germany alone that you won't be able to do everything you wanted! (My top pick for Germany would be Nuenschwanstein castle–the one that looks like the Disney castle–and for France, who doesn't love Paris).
As for proper behavior, just remember you're a guest in these countries. You'll be fine.
Happy travels!
I really thought about helping you out here, just because it would be fun to write. Then I looked at your profile and see that:
1. You answer other people's questions so obviously without care and thought and apparently just for points so you can go ask more questions.
and
2. The people that are gracious enough to assist you or answer your questions most of the time don't even recieve the courtesy of you selecting the "best answer" but they are instead selected by voters.
So instead I decide that if you are not interested in doing the right, then why in the world should anyone be interested in helping you?
Bush is following in Reagan's footsteps.
When do us citizens count ????
Thanks for all the info'.
It's a great list, honestly.
Makes me want to make one.
I LOVE #15, #47, #52, and #70 the very best.
You have an amazing list.
Oh and by the way, if you're interested, you can design a pair of custom Nikes on their website (for #74).
Give me a heads up when you get through that list
good answer above! my mom and dad went to italy on their honeymoon in 1965, and my mom had to visit the dentist for a similar emergency. she says to this day it's the best dentist she ever had!
with the internet it won't be hard to research someone if you need to go, and you can always ask hotel/hostel desk clerks who they recommend if you need to go. good luck, and drink from a glass, not a bottle!
My favorite one is number 17!
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It seems to me that you have lived a life of relative ease. You seem to have money and the things that go with it. Why not try something in a 3rd world country? Guatemala? El Salvador? Or something like that… I think it would be a very humbling it might change your life
I never waste my time reading a question longer than a few paragraphs.
Most of the media is liberal. Interestingly, when you go overseas, you will sometimes be surprised at the non-biased nature of the publicationsd. The Manila Times is a great newspaper, very informative.