What should you think about when planning a trip to the other side of the world?

What should you think about when planning a trip to the other side of the world?

prepare for a trip around the worldGoing to a distant country is a great adventure provided you prepare your trip well and take all the necessary precautions to ensure that everything happens in the best possible conditions.

 

We hope the checklist below will help you prepare for your trip to the other side of the world!

 

The formalities to be completed

 

Before traveling abroad, there are a number of formalities to follow. For distant destinations, you will need to bring:

 

a valid passport: sometimes it must be valid for at least 6 months after the return date.

a visa: necessary for access to certain States. This document is issued by the consulate of the country of destination.

of an identity card.

a vaccination certificate or a health book for children.

As the mandatory travel documents are likely to change from one destination to another, it is best to inquire with the consulate of the host country, which generally puts this information on its website.

 

A word of advice : scan your passport, visa and identity document; then, send the files to an e-mail box accessible from any computer with an Internet connection (Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo, etc.) or to an online storage service such as Dropbox. In the event of loss or theft of the original documents, these copies can be very useful to you with the local and French authorities.

 

Useful documents

 

Even if they are not mandatory, certain documents can be of great help during a trip to the other side of the world. It is mainly:

 

an address book containing all useful contact details (accommodation, acquaintances, hospitals, consulate, etc.) as well as emergency numbers;

an international driving permit;

the invoice for the camera and/or video camera;

a small form on which will be mentioned, in the language of the host country, some essential information including the surname, blood group, contact details of the place of accommodation and the people to contact in case of need (this sheet can be photocopied and put in bags and suitcases);

a city map, a guide and a small dictionary of the language spoken in the region.

Health precautions

 

Whether your stay abroad is short, medium or long, it is best to go to your doctor beforehand in order to obtain advice on:

 

mandatory or recommended vaccines ;

the treatments to be provided;

the precautions to be taken concerning body and food hygiene;

the anti-insect protection measures to be adopted;

medicines to take in case of ongoing treatment;

the contents of the medical travel kit .

What to bring?

 

The luggage must be adapted in number, weight and volume to the conditions specified by the airline with which the trip is organized. As for the content, it is necessary to provide:

 

practical clothes (comfortable and adapted to the destination)

mosquito repellent;

sunscreen ;

a toiletry bag;

a flashlight;

the first aid kit;

a universal adapter .

Other small tips

 

Here are some additional recommendations that may be helpful:

 

carry water treatment tablets if needed;

distribute the money and never keep a large sum with you;

learn about the country , its habits and customs, its particularities, its weather, its exchange rate, etc. Do not hesitate to read the opinions and comments of Internet users who have already visited this destination;

give his contact details to his family;

plan an itinerary or tour in advance;

provide travel insurance that covers medical expenses, repatriation and civil liability (for some destinations, this insurance is compulsory).

By following these tips, your trip will be even more pleasant for you and your family.

 

Bon voyage and enjoy!

 

PS Do you have any other tips that our readers might find useful? Feel free to share them in the comments of this post .

 

Category: Advice for travelers