Some of my packing and document tips.

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Do this before you leave home

It is very important to have copies of your travel documents, passport, prescriptions and credit cards at your disposal should they be lost or stolen. Rather than taking photo copies with you, I suggest scanning and emailing them to yourself and a family member not traveling with you.

Don't forget to call your credit card company and advise them when you will be out of the country, and what countries you plan on visiting. If your card is compromised have the bank notify you by email.

When you are packing, spread out your belongings on the floor or your bed and take a picture - if your luggage is lost or stolen you will have proof of what is missing.

An easy way to send postcards home

Print a page of labels with addresses for friends and family, then just write your personal note on the postcard, add
the label and mail! That's easy.


Airline weight restrictions

Do not assume that your luggage restrictions are the same after a stop over. Example, you are traveling to Europe from North America and your airline allows 1 bag @ 50lbs BUT you have decided to stop in London for a couple of days before continuing to Athens (on the same ticket). Your baggage allowance has now changed on the flight from London to Athens because you had a stopover............check with your travel agent or the airlines. Actually a good travel agent would have advised you without you having to ask 😱

If you have tips of your own, please leave them in the comment space.

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