- Print your boarding pass and receipts.
- Wear comfortable clothing, especially socks.
- Always double look-double look your home prior to leaving to make sure you didn't leave anything behind, double check your taxi as you exit it, double check the security tray at the airport.
- Guard your passport with your life! Have a special passport holder (here is a super cute passport holder from Target)
- Wear glasses if you are a contacts wearer (it's likely you will fall asleep and it's no fun waking up with sticky eyes).
- Carry on a toothbrush, hand sanitizer, and makeup wipes.
- Weigh your bags before you leave the house (click here for an awesome, cheap luggage weight)
- Download Viber and/or WhatsApp so you can make calls for free whenever you have Wifi.
- However, we recommend paying for a temporary Hotspot via your phone provider because not everywhere has Wifi and it can be difficult to navigate a different country without an internet connection at the drop of a dime.
- Bring a portable charger. When you're exploring, you don't want your phone to die!
- Exchange your currency in your city airport to avoid the other country's fees.
- Download iTranslate & Currency Converter app. For traveling to Europe, use the Euro to Dollar app.
- Buy ear plugs!
- Get locks for your suitcase. In some airports they open up your luggage if they can.
- Buy European Adapter plugs (for those traveling to Europe). American plugs will not work in their outlets.
- Lastly, if you're going to bring your own hair blow dryer be sure to use a voltage converter (different than an outlet adapter). While not all hotels or hostels have the type of hair blow dryer you would prefer, using your own could cause an explosion or fire.
Safe travels!
