How to Prepare to Travel Abroad

Whenever I haven't traveled in a while, I always forget the important things I should bring when taking an international trip. Besides dealing with customs and arriving three hours before your flight, there are special considerations to factor when preparing to go abroad. Below are tips on how to prepare to travel abroad.

Confirm Travel Documents

For international travel, passports are generally required to enter a country. However, in addition to needing a passport, some countries require you to have a visa to enter the country. An example of some countries that require you to have a visa in addition to a passport are:

• Australia
• China
• Nepal
• Sri Lanka

Check out cibtvisas.com for a full list of countries that require an additional visa for international travel.

Create a Checklist

The following is a list of items I make sure to obtain when traveling:

• Cell Phone Charger
• Cash
• Debit / Credit cards
• Electrical Adapters
• Headphones
• Pack Medications
• Portable charger
• Travel Sim Card

Entertainment Media

This is usually the fun part of traveling. Most likely you're going to be stuck on an airplane for several hours. Instead of letting the airline decide what movie you're going to watch, download some shows or movies that you never got around to watching.

Additional Tips

In addition to the above, obtaining key items before an overseas trip can save a lot of time. For instance, if possible order a prepaid sim for your destination. This will help in avoiding any long lines when you reach your destination. Also, obtaining spare cash in the destination country's currency before leaving for your trip. This makes it easier in finding the best exchange rates for your funds rather than dealing with high fees at an airport.

Summary: How to Prepare to Travel Abroad

To wrap up, I think having a list to prepare can relieve a lot of anxiety when traveling abroad. It's also always helpful to have backup copies of any important travel documents just in case the originals get lost. In closing, I would love to know some of the methods that you've used when preparing for international trips?

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Price:

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Summary: My Trip to the Byodo-In Temple

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Price

The Getty Museum offers free admission to the museum. Payment for parking on the property is the only fee charged on the grounds. Also, the museum is open daily from 10 am–5:30 pm and Saturday 10 am–9 pm but closed on Monday.

What You Get

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Summary: Visiting the Getty Museum

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Lassen Gallery

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Lake Helen

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