I always check my travel bucket list before heading to another country. Here are 8 essential things to do before traveling across the border.
Do you need to get a visa before going to the country you will visit?
Before you leave, visit the embassy of each country you will visit. This is an important step so that the embassy can assist you more easily in case of any emergency such as passport loss or theft. It will also be easier for them to help you in case of any natural disaster.
I always have my travel health insurance when traveling to any different country. This covers many urgent situations, such as sudden health problems, trip cancellations and luggage delays.
Check with your local healthcare provider about the required vaccinations for the country you are visiting and get those recommended for that region.
Make photocopies of your passport, credit cards, driver's license and documents related to your travels. I usually carry a copy with me and send it to my e-mail. Also, carry your passport photos with you in case you need to obtain a visa on the road.
If I am going to fly with a flight program that is not covered by my card's program, then I sign up for their program. You don't know when you will reach the same career again. Keep a copy of your tickets to make sure you get all your miles. Mileage programs will ask for a copy of your ticket when you want to know why they are not counting your miles.
If you carry an iPod with you, you can download the table covering the exchange rate and you will not have to bother with carrying paper with you.
If you have a guidebook they usually include these. But I don't usually carry these books with me and I prefer to go by learning "thank you", "hello", "sorry" and some other expressions that may be necessary.