To those perpetually infected by wanderlust, there’s no “why” when it comes to travel, only “when” and “where”. No matter where you’re headed off to next, it’s essential to make sure that your passion for using your passport doesn’t leave you stranded.
In just one crucial moment of carelessness, many a savvy globetrotter has wound up wondering how they managed to make it home. Before you pack your bags, make a point of keeping these big travel mistakes in mind and out of your life.
Keeping your credit card company in the dark
One of the biggest lapses of judgement that can be made before embarking on any international escapade is the failure to give your credit card company notice in advance. If your credit card company suddenly sees foreign charges getting registered on your account with no idea of your location, you’re liable to wind up getting your account frozen at a very inconvenient or downright embarrassing moment. Do your best to spare yourself and the credit card company the headache by letting them know what country you’re headed off too before the overseas purchases start.
Sandwiching flight times too closely together
Planning the particulars of any big trip can get hectic, but no matter what, make sure to leave an ample cushion of time between your flights whenever possible. Even the most organized travel plans can fall apart like a deck of cards when you miss a flight that’s scheduled to take off just minutes after your first one lands. Make sure that each transfer gives you time to inhale and exhale before settling on any plane ticket purchases.
Skipping out on airport currency
No matter where you’re going, getting local currency should be your first priority upon landing. You could very well get local currency from a public ATM, but getting your local currency from the airport will generally be more affordable due to a slightly lower exchange rate. As a rule of thumb, you’ll be best off getting enough local currency to cover possible emergencies, but never any amount so large you can’t afford to lose it.
Not getting your passport photo approved
Of all the unexpected things that can put a speed bump in traveling plans, one that can trip up even the best-prepared traveler is a simple passport photo disapproval. You certainly don’t want to go through the trouble of working out every fine detail of your flight itinerary, only get grounded due to a simple photo. We specialize in helping travelers like you get their passport photos approved the right way. If you’d like to streamline the process of getting your photo approved, contact us today!
