Take out appropriate travel insurance to cover any sort of hospital treatment, medical evacuation and any activities
Carry photocopies of important documents like passport, tickets, hotel reservation receipts/agreements etc.
It is advisable that your passport has at least 6 months validity. Carry additional copies of your passport photo just in case you need a replacement passport while overseas.
Email yourself important information for instance airline numbers, flight information, your bank details etc. this information may prove handy in case you misplace any of the original documents.
Carry a camera. You may want to capture the memories of the place you are visiting.
Read up about your destinations before leaving so you can enjoy yourself straight away on arrival. Check out travel deals that are available on the internet .
Find out as much as possible about the culture of the place you are visiting to avoid any sort of embarrassment.
Take precautions to avoid being a target of crime – avoid wearing flashy jewellery or carrying excess cash.
When abroad try and drink purified water or commercially bottled water in sealed containers.
Always carry a proof of identity e.g. a passport to avoid any inconvenience.
