Travel Precautions: Best and Easy Tips for First Time Travelers
By Editorial Staff
Contributed by Marnely Rodriguez, Catalogs.com Top 10 Guru
Traveling internationally can be both fun but a bit daunting at times.
Not knowing the language of the country doesn’t help, so make sure to learn a few key phrases to get you started or assist you in any emergency.
From there, use these top ten international travel precautions to stay safe and get the most out of your adventure:
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10. Avoiding jet lag
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• Avoid Alcohol, which causes dehydration, making your body struggle with the jet lag
• Caffeine before or during the flight is a no-no, as it will disrupt sleeping patterns
9. Travel insurance
When traveling internationally it’s important to sign up with a medical travel insurance plan to cover any emergencies that may arise during your trip. This will avoid expensive costs overseas, specifically on overnight hospital stays and medication that might not be readily available.
8. Trip protection
International trips normally have various stops, arriving at one airport and departing from a different city. Trip Protection allows you to have some leeway in case you need to change the date or cancel a flight. By paying a small amount, you are allowed changes with no extra charges.
7. Copy of valuable documents
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6. Power adapters that work
Many American travelers don’t realize that electricity in other countries might not work with their phones, computers, or other electronics. Plugging in without a convertor could fry your powered goodies, or even start a fire. Make sure to take a reliable international power convertor with you (they tend to be very expensive abroad), and check with your hotel to make sure it and your electronics can be used safely.
5. Printed address
When you’re traveling to a country where you don’t speak the language, have the address of your hotel printed in the language spoken there on a small card, so that if you ever get lost you have a sure-fire way to get to your destination. One of the most important travel precautions.
4. Know the culture
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3. Emergency contact
If traveling alone, it is always a good idea to have both an emergency contact in the country you are in, as well as one back home. Someone close will be able to help you quicker. Your contact back home should be someone you are in touch with on a daily basis that knows your itinerary in case you go missing or if you need to be contacted immediately.
2. Travel light
Traveling light is probably the most underrated travel precaution but remember this: the more bags you carry with you, the more you’ll have to keep track of. Travel with a carry-on or backpack at most or share one piece of luggage with another person. It’s easier to see the sights and to move around, plus you won’t be exhausted after carrying that heavy suitcase across the city.
1. Common sense
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When traveling internationally, remember that safety is always first but don’t forget to relax and have fun! Enjoy the sights, walk the road less traveled and taste new flavors!