Traveling abroad sometime soon? Planning a vacation can be exciting, but it also encompasses lots of little details. Making a list can help! Along with booking airlines, trains, and hotels and creating a list of essential items to pack, check out this list of Tips for Traveling Abroad from the State Department's Travel.State.gov website. Here are some of the site's most useful tips:
- Register for the State Department's "Smart Traveler Enrollment Program" for assistance in case of emergency. The confidential online service helps get in touch if you've got a stateside family emergency, or if you need assistance when abroad.
- Learn about local laws. While visiting a foreign country, you're subject to its laws. You can find info on specific countries by visiting this State Department site.
- Check medical coverage. Ask your insurance provider if your policy's applicable overseas. If it isn't, consider purchasing supplemental medical insurance.
Want to see more tips for safe international travel? Click here to visit Travel.State.gov.
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