Top Ten Tips for Travelers
1. Make sure you have a signed, valid passport and visa,
if required. Also, before you go, fill in the emergency information
page of your passport!
2. Read the Consular Information Sheets (and Public Announcements
or Travel Warnings, if applicable) for the countries you plan
to visit. (See the section "Consular Information Program.")
3. Leave copies of your itinerary, passport data page
and visas with family or friends at home, so that you can be contacted
in case of an emergency.
4. Make sure you have insurance, which will cover your
emergency medical needs, while you are overseas.
5. Familiarize yourself with local laws and customs of
the countries to which you are traveling. Remember, while in a
foreign country, you are subject to its laws!
6. Do not leave your luggage unattended in public areas
and never accept packages from strangers.
7. While abroad, avoid using illicit drugs or drinking
excessive amounts of alcoholic beverages, and associating with
people who do.
8. Do not become a target for thieves by wearing conspicuous
clothing and expensive jewelry and do not carry excessive amounts
of cash or unnecessary credit cards.
9. Deal only with authorized agents when you exchange
money or purchase art or antiques in order to avoid violating
local laws.
10. When overseas, avoid demonstrations and other situations
that may become unruly or where anti-American sentiments may be
expressed. Q
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