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Plan Assertively * Pack Conservatively * Maintain Health * Prepare for Emergencies * REMEMBER
SOURCE: "Tips for Traveling Abroad." International Travel. Bureau of Consular Affairs, U.S. Department of State. Mar 2008 [http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/tips/tips_1232.html].
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| Plan | What to Take | Don't bring anything you would hate to lose. Leave at home: Valuable or expensive-looking jewelry * Irreplaceable family objects * All unnecessary credit cards * Social Security card, library card, and similar items that may be in your wallet. | |
| Plan | What to Leave | Leave copies of itinerary and passport data page: Leave copies of your itinerary, passport data page and visas with family or friends, so you can be contacted in case of an emergency. | |
| Pack | Tips for Seniors | Don’t pack so much that you will end up lugging around heavy suitcases. Dress conservatively—a wardrobe that is flashy may attract the attention of thieves or con artists, while clothing that is very casual may result in being barred from some tourist sites overseas. Include a change of clothing in your carry-on luggage. | |
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| Health | Health Tips | All travelers should familiarize themselves with conditions at their destination that could affect their health (high altitude or pollution, types of medical facilities, required immunizations, availability of required pharmaceuticals, etc.). | |
| Prepare | Emergencies | Emergency assistance to Americans in trouble abroad. In addition, note the following information for assistance in emergencies: * Finding a hospital or doctor abroad * Victims of crime * Financial emergencies or destitution * Obtaining funds from the U.S. (OCS trust) * Missing persons * Arrests * Deaths * Passport replacement | |
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