{"id":196006,"date":"2024-06-18T12:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-18T16:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/?p=196006"},"modified":"2026-05-09T05:30:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T05:30:10","slug":"what-to-do-before-your-international-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/what-to-do-before-your-international-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do before your international trip"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-travel-advice-things-to-do-before-you-travel\">Travel advice: things to do before you travel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-make-sure-your-passport-and-visas-are-valid\">1. Make sure your passport and visas are valid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The passport expiration date should be checked <strong>before leaving on a trip<\/strong> and before making reservations; this will avoid stress and costs for urgent requests. Most countries require that the passport remain valid for up to six months after returning to Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At check-in, boarding may be denied if the carrier finds that entry requirements are not met. The responsibility lies with the traveller, and no compensation will be given.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__notice component__notice--info wp-block-milesgutenberg-notice\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t<div class=\"component__notice__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Some countries require two consecutive blank pages in your passport. This can be a problem for people who travel a lot or when customs officials stamp just about anywhere; the passport quickly becomes full and must be replaced well before the expiration date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On my side, I put <em>post-it notes<\/em> and small indicators <strong>before leaving on a trip<\/strong> to guide the customs officer to the right page. I once had to renew a passport just 16 months after it was issued!<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Nexus-Passeports-Milesopedia.jpg\" alt=\"Chase Aeroplan Mastercard: Launch of a new credit card in the U.S. - Nexus Passeports Milesopedia\" class=\"wp-image-153013\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, for people who change their family name following a union (outside of Quebec), you must make sure the names match on the different documents!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For babies, a birth certificate is required to apply for a passport. This document is not sent free of charge when the birth registration is made to the Registrar of Civil Status. The time required to receive this document and to process the passport application should be taken into consideration before booking a trip.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"253265\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, as a precaution, it is advisable to keep hard copies (in a different location) and electronic copies (on the mobile device and in the cloud) of all essential documents in case they are lost or stolen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, leaving a copy of these documents with someone who is not travelling with us can help in case of a problem.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__notice component__notice--info wp-block-milesgutenberg-notice\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t<div class=\"component__notice__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Make a copy of both sides of your credit cards and leave this document with a trusted person who is not travelling with you. In case of loss or theft, it can be helpful because even though it&#8217;s possible to block a card on your mobile device&#8230; it can also be stolen!<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-check-travel-warnings-and-the-geopolitical-situation-for-your-security\">2. Check travel warnings and the geopolitical situation for your security<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Political tensions can quickly and significantly affect a vacation, in fact, especially your insurance coverage. The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.voyage.gc.ca\">Government of Canada website<\/a> keeps this information up to date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/personal-finance\/insurance\/travel-insurance-credit-cards\/\">Travel insurance policies<\/a> are based on the <a href=\"\/?p=180803\">Canadian government&#8217;s warnings<\/a> to provide coverage or not. Insurance companies will look at the effective date of the notice to determine whether or not your claim is eligible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that credit card <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/personal-finance\/insurance\/cancellation-interruption-travel-credit-cards\/\">cancellation insurance<\/a> does not cover you if you change your mind or feel uncomfortable about going. These insurances are designed to protect you when an unforeseen situation arises.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s container_count--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"191103,130338\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-make-sure-you-are-well-covered-by-travel-insurance\">3. Make sure you are well covered by travel insurance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond the borders of your province of residence, you must have adequate health coverage, even if you remain in Canada for your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Canadian provinces have agreements for health care coverage, but your plan&#8217;s coverage may differ from the amounts charged in other provinces. Many procedures are more expensive elsewhere in Canada, and you will have to pay the excess with the <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/personal-finance\/insurance\/travel-health-insurance-quebec-ramq\/\">RAMQ<\/a> rates if you don&#8217;t have <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/personal-finance\/insurance\/medical-emergency-credit-card-insurance\/\">emergency medical care insurance<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s container_count--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"183275,183253\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, it would help if you also considered the various risks of each situation <strong>before you travel<\/strong>. For example, I&#8217;ve taken out additional insurance to protect <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/destination\/guide-antarctica\/\">my trip to Antarctica<\/a>in case of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/?p=232925\">lost or stolen luggage<\/a>my credit card travel insurance would not have reimbursed the full amount required to replace my photography equipment and specialized clothing.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-registering-with-the-registry-of-canadians-abroad-before-you-travel-out-of-the-country\">4. Registering with the Registry of Canadians Abroad before you travel out of the country<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When an event may pose a health or safety risk to the traveller, the Canadian government will try to contact you if you are <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/voyage.gc.ca\/voyager\/inscription\">registered as a Canadian abroad<\/a> <strong>before you travel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, during <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/destination\/tibet-guide\/\">my trip to Tibet<\/a>, a severe earthquake and landslide occurred suddenly. I received an email asking if I needed assistance and the phone number to call for help.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='m-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--m-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"401432\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<div class=\"card\">\n\t<div class=\"card--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--img-outer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--img\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer-selling\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--selling-points\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"apply-btn\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-plan-the-first-transfer-on-arrival-and-the-first-night-at-destination\">5. Plan the first transfer on arrival and the first night at destination<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After a long flight, we are not always in top shape to make decisions to get to our accommodation. Indeed, one can easily fall prey to dishonest cab drivers or get lost and thus add frustration to fatigue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before leaving on a trip, a simple search on Google can give you the way to get to the hotel, whether by public transport, by car, or have an idea of the cost by cab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For spontaneous people who do not travel with a fixed itinerary, booking the first night at the destination is still highly recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the airport, some agencies offer you hotel rooms, but the prices will not be competitive with what is available with good planning.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='m-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--m-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"100492\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<div class=\"card\">\n\t<div class=\"card--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--img-outer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--img\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer-selling\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--selling-points\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"apply-btn\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-download-an-offline-map-of-the-town-you-ll-be-in\">6. Download an offline map (of the town you&#8217;ll be in)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/maps.google.ca\">Google Maps<\/a> application allows you to download an offline map <strong>before leaving on a trip<\/strong>. This way, you will be able to find your way around without the need to get a local SIM card or find wifi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IMG_4280.jpg\" alt=\"What to do before your international trip - IMG_4280\" class=\"wp-image-196471\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IMG_4281.jpg\" alt=\"What to do before your international trip - IMG_4281\" class=\"wp-image-196469\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, it is also possible to search for a route based on your position without having any data. However, the calculations of the routes without Internet will be according to the route to take by car. However, this tool is still handy because it gives us an idea if we are in the right direction!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, I advise you to pin your hotel on your map; without internet access, finding the location of your accommodation can be difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another option is to buy an eSim <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reviews\/products\/airalo-esim-card-internet-travel-without-roaming\/\">Airalo<\/a> card for low-cost Internet access from the moment you arrive.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"216696\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-get-a-plug-adapter-and-chargers\">7. Get a plug adapter and chargers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this technological age, we are often very dependent on our <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/personal-finance\/insurance\/insurance-mobile-devices\/\">cell phone<\/a>. Therefore, we must make sure that our device is well charged when we need it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s what we&#8217;re always carrying around with us on this subject:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3VzR0ng\">travel adapters<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2-3 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3zgBc0Q\">charging cables<\/a> of different lengths<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4erN54d\">power strip + extension lead<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3VL1m4Q\">portable charger<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Adaptateur.jpg\" alt=\"What to do before your international trip - Adaptateur\" class=\"wp-image-196459\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/multiprise.jpg\" alt=\"What to do before your international trip - multiprise\" class=\"wp-image-196461\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Indeed, we often have several devices to charge, and it can be frustrating to not have enough outlets in the room or the airport terminal for all our things. Also, the plugs are not always next to the bed, so cables of different lengths are helpful!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, we don&#8217;t need to worry about whether we have the one for the country we want with a universal travel adapter.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__notice component__notice--info wp-block-milesgutenberg-notice\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t<div class=\"component__notice__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Remember to pack several adapters and power strips before leaving on your trip, especially when travelling with others. It can prevent bickering!<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-fill-medication-prescriptions-and-validate-health-care-needs\">8. Fill medication prescriptions and validate health care needs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are taking medication, it is recommended that you obtain prescriptions for the duration of your trip, especially if you are not sure you will be able to get them at your destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, there are pharmacies everywhere, but some medications or doses may not be available elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__notice component__notice--info wp-block-milesgutenberg-notice\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t<div class=\"component__notice__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Please make sure that your prescriptions are appropriately labelled with your name. Some substances, such as narcotics, can cause problems at the border if you do not have a prescription in your name.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, if you need prescription glasses, remember to leave a second or older pair in your luggage in case of loss or breakage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, consider bringing your sleeping mask and earplugs if you need them. Although most airlines provide it, it prevents you from being mistaken if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, is your destination at risk for specific diseases like yellow fever or Zika? 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Download our ultimate travel checklist and read guides before you go<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Milesopedia, we&#8217;ve put together in-depth articles on a wide variety of subjects. So here we present a compilation of these items, forming the <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/strategy\/ultimate-checklist-travellers\/\">ultimate list for travellers<\/a>! As a bonus, a surprise awaits you at the end of that article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many things you need to do to organize your trip with complete peace of mind, from optimizing the use of your credit card points to finding the best ticket prices, benefiting from the most advantageous exchange rates, or knowing what to do in the event of flight cancellation or lost luggage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, we&#8217;ve written a host of travel guides so you can plan your adventure from A to Z from the comfort of your own home!<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"268147\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bottom-line\">Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One last little tip, always bring a pencil to fill out the forms and declarations at customs! 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