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    • Mar 22, 2021

Pre Travel Checklist - 25 things to do before you leave!

You’re getting ready to head out on your trip. But what do you need to do in order to prepare?

In our podcast episode 14, we discuss 25 things that you should make sure to check off your list before leaving for your trip.

  • Passports - validity & empty pages

  • Visa requirements

  • Travel insurance

  • Medical - insurance & scripts

  • Immunisations / vaccinations

  • Notify your bank of your travel plans

  • Set up auto payments in case you are unable to make monthly payments

  • Drivers license / International Drivers Permit

  • Up to date Will & Testament

  • Leave someone with power of attorney if any legal matters need to be dealt with while you are away

  • Digital copies of important documents

  • Booking confirmations digitally available on your phone (offline!)

  • Make use of TripIt App to help organise and share your itinerary

  • Book first night’s accommodation

  • Plan your transportation to and from the airport (at home and at destination)

  • Check your baggage & carry on luggage allowances before you start packing!

  • Leave your travel plans with an emergency contact

  • Destination research: local events; weather; customs; learn a few phrases

  • Download maps (google maps / maps.me) & favourite locations / sights

  • Switch your post to digital or arrange for someone to collect regularly

  • Set up out-of-office for your email

  • Disconnect vehicle batteries

  • Turn off water supply / major appliances

  • Set up cell phone roaming & voicemail

  • Charge all your electronics before you leave!



PLAN YOUR TRIP

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VISA

Let iVisa take the pain out of travel planning and assist you with Electronic visas, Travel Authorizations, Visas on Arrival, and even Paper Visas. They can also help with Health Declarations, Embassy Registrations and even photos. If you're from the US, they provide a One-Stop Shop to renew your Passport securely and error-free.

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FLIGHTS
Find a cheap flight by using Skyscanner or Momondo. These are our favorite flight search engines search they index other travel websites and airlines across the globe to easily find you the best deal.

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ACCOMMODATION
Hostelworld is the number one resource for researching and booking hostels. If you want to stay somewhere other than a hostel, use Booking.com as in our experience they consistently return the cheapest rates.

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TRAVEL INSURANCE
Travel insurance will protect you against unexpected illness, injury, theft, and cancellations. It’s comprehensive protection in case anything goes wrong. We never travel without travel insurance and we have been using World Nomads for a number of years. Our favorite companies that offer the best options and value are:

 

Need more to book your trip?
Check our complete resource page for the all the best companies to use when you travel. You will only find the companies we use ourselves.

Please note that some of the links above may be affiliate links, and at no additional cost to you, we may earn a commission if you end up making a purchase. We recommend only products and companies we believe in and use ourselves and the income goes to keeping the site ad free.