| Travel Insurance |
Make sure you have adequate medical insurance coverage. Advise your insurance company of your destination and verify that you are covered.
for medical evacuation. |
| Make Copies of your Itinerary |
Make copies of your itinerary and leave it with friends or family. It's also a good idea to make photocopies of your passport and visa. |
| Check Local Laws |
Familiarize yourself with the laws of the countries you will visit. This includes road signalization, drinking and driving,
and drug laws. OBEY THEIR LAWS! |
| Security and Health Risks |
Take a look at "Travel Advisory" on the home page of this website. Be aware of potential problems, security risks
and health concerns in various parts of the world. Look for Travel Warnings and Travel Health advisories |
| Passport |
Make sure your passport will not expire before you return home. It is wise to ensure that your passport has six month validity. |
| Tag your Luggage |
Put your name and phone number of your destination. Your cellular number is also a good idea.
Don't put your home address. Doing so, shows that the house is probably empty. |
| Don't Invite Thieves |
Before you leave the house, cancel your newspaper delivery. Use timers for the lights. Arrange to have your grass cut or your driveway cleared of snow. |
| Watch out for Pickpockets |
A pickpocket can rob you of your money, passport, and jewelry in a matter of seconds.
A good preventive measure is to carry a money belt around your waste for excess money, credit card, passport, etc.
Be very wary of groups close to you. |
