🌍 Essential Travel Information
📌 1. General Travel Info
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Passport Validity | Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your return date |
| Visa Requirements | Check official embassy or use services like iVisa.com |
| Travel Insurance | Covers medical, trip cancellation, baggage, and evacuation |
| Vaccinations | Check recommended vaccines at CDC or WHO |
| Currency | Research exchange rates, and inform your bank before traveling |
| Language | Learn key phrases or use Google Translate offline |
| Time Zone & Weather | Use timeanddate.com and accuweather.com or weather.com |
| Power Adapter | Check plug type and voltage for your destination |
✈️ 2. Flights & Transportation
- Compare flights: Skyscanner, Google Flights, Hopper
- Track prices with alerts before booking
- Use eSIMs (Airalo, Holafly) or buy a local SIM on arrival
- Airport Transfers: Pre-book a shuttle or ride service for late-night arrivals
🛏️ 3. Accommodation Tips
- Use Booking.com, Airbnb, or Hostelworld
- Read recent reviews
- Book first few nights in advance, especially during peak seasons
- Check for Wi-Fi, check-in time, and luggage storage
💳 4. Money & Budgeting
- Carry a mix of cash and cards
- Use ATM over money exchange booths
- Use travel-friendly cards like Wise, Revolut, or Charles Schwab
- Set a daily budget and track it with an app like Trail Wallet or TravelSpend
🧳 5. Packing Checklist (Basic)
- Passport + visa copy
- Travel insurance printout
- Medications (with prescriptions)
- First-aid kit
- Portable charger
- Power adapter
- Reusable water bottle
- Rain jacket or poncho
- Lightweight backpack or daypack
Use packing cubes to stay organized!
📱 6. Must-Have Travel Apps
| App | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Google Maps / Maps.me | Navigation |
| Rome2Rio / Omio | Transportation options |
| TripIt | Travel itinerary |
| Booking.com / Airbnb | Accommodation |
| XE Currency | Exchange rates |
| Google Translate | Language help |
| Trail Wallet | Budget tracking |
🚨 7. Safety & Emergency Info
- Register with your embassy if required
- Keep copies of your passport, ID, insurance
- Learn local emergency numbers (e.g., 112 in Europe)
- Store emergency contacts on your phone
- Be aware of common scams in tourist areas
🎒 8. Adventure & Trekking Add-ons (if applicable)
- Altitude acclimatization plan
- Travel insurance that covers 6,000m+ altitude
- Trekking permits (e.g., TIMS/ACAP in Nepal)
- Hire a guide/porter if unsure of route or for safety
- Carry snacks, purification tablets, and thermal gear
