Tips for Traveling Abroad

1. Buy Travel Insurance !!! Make sure you take your policy details and emergency contact details with you. Preferably keep them in a separate pocket or bag.
   
   

2. 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 !
   
   

3. Familiarize yourself with local laws and customs of the countries to which you are traveling. 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 and don't ask strangers to look after your luggage !
   
   

7. 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.
   
   

8. Be careful - deal only with authorized agents when you exchange money or purchase art or antiques.
   
   

9. When traveling long distances by air - remember to drink lots of water and walk around regularly.
   
   

10. Don't drink too much alcohol ! Falling down the stairs and breaking your leg will put a dampener on your holiday
    

PS.. Have lot's of fun !

PPS.. Buy Travel Insurance - just in case !

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