We’ve made it to the final week of our three week series on travel tips. If you missed any of the previous you can read about Tips for your carry on and 5 tips if you must check a bag by clicking each link. You can also revisit our packing tips here.

More of our travel tips

#1 –Clean out your wallet before you leave home! Carry one or two of your credit cards, along with a government issued id. You won’t need your grocery store loyalty card, your gym membership card, your library card, etc. Make copies of all your wallet contents, front and back, and leave them with someone at home who can help you cancel all of the cards should they become lost or stolen.

#2 – Make copies of your passports to take with you, but don’t fold them up and put them in the passport! They will help in getting your documents replaced should your passport become lost or stolen.

#3 – Keep a copy of your travel insurance paperwork with you rather than in a checked bag. Should you want to keep a copy of the paperwork in a checked bag that’s fine, just make an extra so you can keep one with you as well.

#4 – When leaving your hotel to explore a new destination ask for a business card at the front desk showing the name and address of the hotel in the local language.

#5 – Know at least how to ask in the local language if someone speaks English. You will go much further in finding assistance when you start in the native language rather than in English.

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