I remember the time I took my first European trip. I went to plug up my phone and realized our plugs weren’t the same as theirs. I recalled someone mentioning it to me a long time before that but hadn’t thought about it until that moment. I was like uh oh! I had done research…
To exhcange or not to exchange? That’s always a good questions. It’s always best to check to see if the country where you’re going accepts major credit cards and which ones. Many countries will accept Visa and MasterCard, but maybe not American Express. Furthermore, credit cards may only be accepted at places like hotels and…
Sometimes when traveling, your passport isn’t enough. Some countries require you to have a visa to enter. Often, you may obtain a visa at the airport for a small fee. Other times, you may have to submit documentation online a week or two prior to your departure.
Make sure you verify if a visa is…
Prior to travel, I always check to see if there are any vaccinations that are required or suggested, before going to any particular country or region. For example, prior to going to Thailand, we were vaccinated for Hepatitis A and Typhoid. Since we traveled to South Africa afterwards, the same vaccinations were needed and our…
