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Trip Planning Checklist to Ask Before You Go |
- To check and write email on the road, from any computer. Set up an email address with a free web-based email account such as Yahoo! Mail or Hotmail. Email to yourself a list of your documents, tickets, airlines, Visa, Amex, embassy links, etc...
- Set up an email auto-responder that tells people you are away for a while.
 Language and Culture Differences?
Transports and Transfers Conditions? - Plane/RTW tickets. It's best to do this about 2 months in advance.
- How to carry liquids onto the plane and other airports security requirements.
- How to drive in the freeways.
- Driving licenses and international license (check your local AAA in USA).
- Parking
Here a list of useful links to find: Documents Required?Make two photocopies of all your credit cards and your driving license and passport. Keep a copy at home. Take a copy with you and carry separate from the originals.
Passport and visa requirements and how to find Diplomatic and Consular Representations of your country of residence. Here a goof list of Embassies. Also, check to see if any inoculations are required for travel to another country. If you're a divorced or single parent taking a child abroad, you may need to get a notarized authorization letter from the other parent. - Customs Info?
- Baggage Info?
- Luggage Info?
Health and Safety Info?
- Take information about any form of vaccination. Health Insurance and other medical care services.
- Ask for info about the risk of an international terrorist attack in the country.
- Give a copy of the itinerary to each person traveling with you and leave an abbreviated copy for the person who will be looking after things for you at home.
- Take notes about the emergency numbers: Medical Emergencies; Ambulances; Hospitals; Common dangers
Equipment?- Towel
- Travel pants
- Backpack
- Sunglasses
- Knife
- Walking Shoes
- Hydratation Pack
- Bug Repellent
- Sunscreen
- Lighter
- Thermos
- Hat
- Survival Kit
- Shell
- Water Bottle
- Extra Food
- Rain Gear and extra clothing
- Toiletries
Converters- Currency
- Weight
- Length
- Temperature
- Liquid
- Electrical current
- ...more
Restaurants Suggestions? Clock Shopping Info?What places are good for shopping, where find local handcraft. How to get cash or travelers' checks to be safe (ATM cards are good too).
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