Travel tips I have learned through the years (Part 1)
Travel tips I have learned through the years-Part 1
Every time I travel, I try to learn new things I can use that will make my journeys less stressful. Some I have come up with myself, but mostly I have learned from others along the way. So, I thought it only fair that I in turn, pass them on to you as well.
I am going to post (5) five new tips each week. The blogs will be a running list and I expect this subject to be good for 5-6 weeks. Make sure you check it each week.
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Here is my ever changing list:
1. Passport-I always carry a couple of extra copies of my passport in a separate place when I travel. When I am on the streets, I always leave my original in my room in a safe place and carry only a copy with me for ID purposes. If you have to replace your passport it’s easier if you already have a copy. Some people scan their passport into their computer and e-mail it to themselves.
2. Credit Cards-You want to e-mail yourself the numbers of your credit cards (along with 1-800 #’s) in case you lose them.
3. Credit Card notification-I always call my credit card companies before leaving the U.S. to alert them I will be making charges in other countries. You don’t want to experience a security cancellation on your card while you are traveling. I have heard horror stories about people being abroad and having their credit cards cancelled because of the security software many companies use.
Many credit card companies are now charging “foreign transaction fees” when making charges abroad. These include paying for hotels that are not in the Continental U.S. or Alaska or Hawaii. These charges often times apply even if they are made in USD. It recently happened to me when I bought a COPA airline ticket on the internet and paid a hotel bill at the Marriott in Panama City, Panama where the USD is the official currency. I was socked with a 3% surcharge fee!
4. Splitting up the dinero-I always split up my cash and credit cards into two/three different places. Never carry all your cash with you. Keep the majority in a safe place. Some people will carry a ATM card that is specifically linked to a separate “special vacation account” with only a limited amount of money in it. Also, most banks have a daily limit on the amount of cash that can be taken out of your account.
5. Security wallet-For security purposes, I have found the security wallet that attaches to your belt with two loops and fits down the inside of your pants seems to work best. Here is the link for it:
http://www.eaglecreek.com/accessories/security_id/UnderCover-Hidden-Pocket-40024/
Next-Stay tuned for new travel tips each week. If you want to send me some new ones, you can e-mail me at ssb11@prodigy.net and I will batch them together and post them at the end (unless I have already posted in within my own blog)
See my other travel blogs on NewsOk.com:
Steve Barrymore ssb11@prodigy.net
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