Things to concern before and during travel
Before Travel
Print addresses
Don’t take your address book on holiday; simply print out family/friends’ addresses on sticky labels using your computer and take them with you. Then affix to your postcard - saves time and energy and increases aforesaid family/friends’ chances of a postcard.
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email yourself
Before you go always email yourself a copy of all the important information - airline numbers, credit card phone numbers, passport and driving licence numbers. That way if your documents and/or wallet is lost or stolen, all you need to do is log on to access all your details.
Accidental spills
Buy resealable food bags from the supermarket and use them to put toiletries in when packing. This will save your clothes in your suitcase from any leaks.
Protect your photos
To safeguard your holiday snaps take a photograph of your address on the first frame, then if they go astray you have the best chance of getting them back.
PMT
Think PMT before you travel, it’s an easy way to remember Passport, Money, Tickets!
Pack your pants
When packing your rucksack, try not to put any valuables in the front or side pockets as it will be very easy for someone to rob you. Instead put expensive things in the main body of the bag and put things like dirty underwear in the pockets. That way if someone does try to steal something, they’ll get a nasty surprise!
During travel
1. Make sure you have a signed, valid passport and visas, if required. Also, before you go, fill in the emergency information page of your passport!
2. Read the Consular Information Sheets (and Public Announcements or Travel Warnings, if applicable) for the countries you plan to visit.
3. Familiarize yourself with local laws and customs of the countries to which you are traveling. Remember, the U.S. Constitution does not follow you! While in a foreign country, you are subject to its laws.
4. Make 2 copies of your passport identification page. This will facilitate replacement if your passport is lost or stolen. Leave one copy at home with friends or relatives. Carry the other with you in a separate place from your passport.
5. Leave a copy of your itinerary with family or friends at home so that you can be contacted in case of an emergency.
6. Do not leave your luggage unattended in public areas. Do not accept packages from strangers.
7. Prior to your departure, you should register with the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate through the State Departments travel registration website . Registration will make your presence and whereabouts known in case it is necessary to contact you in an emergency. In accordance with the Privacy Act, information on your welfare and whereabouts may not be released without your express authorization. Remember to leave a detailed itinerary and the numbers or copies of your passport or other citizenship documents with a friend or relative in the United States.
8. To avoid being a target of crime, try not to wear conspicuous clothing and expensive jewelry and do not carry excessive amounts of money or unnecessary credit cards.
9. In order to avoid violating local laws, deal only with authorized agents when you exchange money or purchase art or antiques.
10. If you get into trouble, contact the nearest U.S. embassy.
Written by Ting Ting on June 29th, 2006 with
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