Tips to consider before traveling abroad

Weather of Arabia - If you are going to travel abroad for the first time, or maybe you just want to refresh your information for your next travel, this is a list of 17 tips that you should do or prepare before your trip.

safety

Examine the doctor if necessary and make sure that the vaccines that are given are available in the country to which you will travel, and do not forget to carefully consider the issue of insurance for emergency cases when traveling and carry photocopies of your passport and leave it in the hotel, and if it happens that the original passport is stolen or loss, you will be able to prove your citizenship and be able to return to the country.

- To register with the embassy of your country upon arrival, so if there is any emergency problem in the country to which you traveled, it will be easy for the embassy to contact you to be safe.

Financial issues

- Research carefully the issue of currency rates before you travel, so that you can deal well and not be surprised by your mismanagement later as a result of prior lack of knowledge.

- Make sure that your credit card works in the country you are going to visit, as well as confirm with your bank and inform them of your travel, because some banks work to stop cards as a security measure.

- Avoid doing currency exchange at airports or transfer centers and withdraw your money from a bank or ATM in the country you are visiting because they are more accurate.

- Make sure you always have local cash, not all places accept credit cards, especially important places such as trains or buses.

- Check the issue of entry and exit fees in the countries of travel, as some countries require travelers to pay fees to enter or leave the country.

Search and view

- Buy tickets early and during that period you can learn about the places worth visiting and want to see and find more shows that interest you.

Try to get guides, guidebooks, and maps that give you enough detail on some of the sites, and also download the necessary mobile apps.

- Constantly search for events taking place during the same period of your stay there, so that you can enjoy fun things such as festivals, celebrations and various events.

electronics

- Countries have different size and capacity electrical sockets, so check them out and grab a portable multifunctional charger.

Download important travel applications on your mobile phone, such as Trip Advisor, Google Maps, translation, and searching for applications specific to your travel destination.

Luggage and bags

Pack an extra set of clothes in your carry-on bag, as you may lose your luggage under any circumstances.

- Every airline has its own set of principles and policies regarding baggage weight and checking, make sure what are the rules of your flight to avoid any additional charges.

Finally, take some snacks with you, because eating in a foreign country can sometimes get difficult especially the halal issue and then you will find snacks on your hands until you find the right restaurant for you.