🌍 INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL:

• Learn a few basic phrases in the local language.
• Know how to say “hello,” “please,” “thank you,” and “where is…?”
• Don’t expect everyone to speak English.
• Learn the local tipping customs.
• Research local transportation before arriving.
• Learn how the local currency works.
• Check whether your U.S. phone plan works internationally.
• Understand international roaming charges before you leave.
• Consider an international phone plan or eSIM.
• Download offline maps.
• Don’t assume your U.S. electrical plugs will work overseas.
• Check whether you need a travel adapter.
• Check the voltage requirements for your electronics.
• Don’t assume restaurants operate on American meal schedules.
• Research local customs before traveling.
• Respect local traditions even when they differ from what you’re used to.
• Keep your passport secure.
• Don’t carry your passport around unnecessarily if a secure alternative is permitted.
• Keep emergency contact information available.
• Know the location of your country’s embassy or consulate.
• Check official travel advisories before leaving.