| 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. |
