If you’ve ever felt like the world is too big, too confusing or just downright overwhelming to tackle on your own, then this blog post is for you.
I know what it feels like when it seems like there are so many things in front of us that we can’t do anything about because they’re just too big. It’s not true though! Travel website
1. Be prepared with a medical travel kit that includes necessities such as medications
Make sure to carry a travel kit with you when going on vacation. This will make it easy for you to stay healthy while away from home by including things like medicine and other items that are essential for your health.
Whether you’re going for a week or two on vacation, or on a business trip, make sure to travel prepared. Ideas to pack include prescriptions, basic first aid kit, insect repellant or sunscreen, antibacterial wipes.
It’s also a good idea to include emergency contact information into your travel kit.
2. Keep your passport handy at all times – don’t put it in a safe or locker
Don’t leave your passport in a safe.
I don’t want to sound like your mother, but you should keep it with you at all times because if it’s stolen then that could cause problems when going through security or leaving the country.
Always keep your passport in a place you can easily access it in case you need to make an emergency exit.
3. Use a credit card that does not charge foreign transaction fees
If you are traveling abroad, look into applying for a credit card that does not charge foreign transaction fees. This can range anywhere from 1-5%. In our experience, many destinations, even rural towns, have the ability to accept Visa or Mastercard.
Here is a link to my favorite travel credit card. You CANNOT beat the value of this card and the low annual fee of $95. We keep this credit card year round due to the insane benefits of cash back or points redemption for travel.
https://www.referyourchasecard.com/19o/LWSQLLSJ6G
It is always wise to carry local currency on hand in the case credit cards are not accepted. Double check with your credit card’s terms and conditions to avoid additional fees.
4. Register with your country’s embassy before departure
For American citizens, The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free service to allow U.S. citizens/nationals traveling abroad to enroll with the local U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
Three benefits of STEP enrollment include:
- Receive important information from the Embassy about safety conditions in your destination country, helping you make informed decisions about your travel plans.
- Help the U.S. Embassy contact you in an emergency, whether natural disaster, civil unrest, or family emergency.
- Help family and friends get in touch with you in an emergency.
5. Use Google Maps Offline Mode
If you’re driving or walking between places and don’t have a data connection, use Google Maps’ offline mode. It’ll still give you directions and useful information like the distance to your destination, what streets to take, and how long it’ll take to get there. Apple Maps does not work in most countries.
You can also download a map of your places of interest ahead of time, and then you get to use it anywhere – even on things like subways!
What are some of your own best traveling hacks? Share them with me below!