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How to Be Prepared for the Unexpected On Your Travels

  • October 7, 2020
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  • Josh Samuels
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There’s nothing better than finally getting some time off and taking a break to travel somewhere new. A lot of unexpected things can happen while we’re traveling; unfortunately, it’s a typical side effect of this fun activity. It is not often that things go exactly as planned; there is always something that goes wrong. In most cases, it’s just a small delay, but sometimes, a much more severe thing can happen during travel.

However, because most of us have been down this road more than once, we tend to build on ideas of what we should be prepared for. We all know by now that we should carry some extra cash and have extra clothes with us just in case. It’s important to note that the list doesn’t end here. If you want to know more about the items that can save you while traveling, check out the list below.

Set Some Money Aside

So, it’s common sense to bring extra cash with you, right? You’ll find out soon enough, though, that this isn’t enough. One of the most important things that you need to make sure of is that you’ve contacted your bank and informed them that you’d be traveling to said country. After doing so, request that they allow you to withdraw money from the foreign country which you’ll be in. This way, your account won’t be blocked, and you’ll have extra cash on you all the time, and you don’t need to worry about getting mugged, so that’s a bonus.

First Aid Kit

Obviously, if you want to prepare for the unexpected, then you need to carry a first aid kit with you at all times. This could come in handy or even save you or a friend of yours. There are a lot of things that can put your life in danger when you’re traveling and what makes the situation worse is that you’re in another country and you can’t phone your personal doctor. This is why you should pack your personal pills, sunscreen, handwash, water filtration device, bandages, cold pack, adhesive dressings, insect repellent, sterile pack, and large pads. You should also get tweezers, tape, scissors, and gloves.

Travel Insurance

Having travel insurance is just good sense. Traveling can get unpredictable, and you never really know what kind of vacation you’re going to be having. You might get hit by a natural disaster or suffer from an injury while you’re there, so if any of this happens, you can always use your insurance. However, the specialists from the TheGomezFirm.com recommend that people carefully study their travel insurance documents so that they can know exactly what they’re covered for. Meaning that, if you’re not covered for medical expenses, then you can’t expect your document to cover it for you.

Copies of Important Documents

Losing your passport, plane tickets, or any personal identification documents can pose a huge problem for you. Unfortunately, because traveling is a hassle and it’s always messy, we tend to be unfocused, which makes us lose or forget important things sometimes. In order to avoid forgetting anything that’s essential to you, make sure to make extra copies of every important document that you’re carrying and then keep them in your suitcase. That way, if you lose anything, you’ll have a picture of them until you find your original papers.

Emergency Contacts

Finally, it’s a good idea to create an extensive emergency contact list if anything bad were to happen to you on the trip. It’ll also help you out a lot if you already know a person in the same country that you’re visiting. Keep this list with you and always have it on your phone and on paper just in case your phone dies or gets stolen. Also, make a copy of it just to be on the safe side.

All in all, traveling is an adventurous activity that you can enjoy with your family and friends. However, you might come across some bumps in the way that can ruin the fun. This is why it only makes sense to take some extra precautions before you travel. For instance, it’s probably a good idea to make additional copies of your important papers.

Remember to inform your bank that you’ll be traveling so that they don’t block your account. It’s also vital that you carry a first aid kit with you, and you need to make sure that you’ve gone over the travel insurance documents before you travel. That way, you know exactly what your travel insurance covers. Finally, make sure that you fill out a paper with all your emergency contacts and keep it in your bag, also have a copy of it on your phone.

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