tips for travel

We all travel a lot more now than our ancestors did. We travel all over the world and only think of the jet lag
and not the vast distances we cover. Our world has become smaller and more reachable. And this is a good thing. It helps us to understand different cultures
different people with different ways of living and working. But there are a few essentials you should always check before setting off.

1. It may seem obvious
but many people don’t bother to find out the most basic things about the country they will travel to. You should do this to avoid surprise or disappointment.

2. Check on the kind of weather you will find where you are going. If you live in Florida and travel to northern Greenland
you will be in for a shock unless you know that much colder weather is normal there.

3. Be sure that the medical and general insurance coverage you have (you do have
don’t you?) is adequate for your destination.

4. Do you have all the paperwork and documentation required for your trip? If not
get it!

5. Are there any diseases you will need immunization against where you are going? Check and find out before getting exposed.

6. If you plan on driving in the place you intend to travel to
check that you have an acceptable licence. You may need an international driving licence
for example. And are you familiar with the local driving laws where you are going? If not
become familiar
fast.

7. Finally
the most obvious one of all: is your passport up to date? And if not
do you have enough time to renew it before you set off? You’d be surprised
amazed even
at how many people get this one wrong.