Traveling abroad involves more than just packing and heading to the airport. Apart from visas, skills, vaccinations, certifications, and language, if traveling to a non-English-speaking country, the following are also important in the planning process:
- Do some reading up on the country you’ll be visiting
- Familiarize yourself with the local weather patterns and other relevant information to get a feel for the kind of weather you can expect when you get there.
- It is wise to research the visa requirements of your destination country prior to departure, then get permission to enter and remain within the country for an extended period of time.
- Be aware of your privileges and obligations.
- Know about the cultural differences between your home country and your country of destination.
- Make sure you’re up-to-date on your vaccination shots.
- If you are traveling to a non-English-speaking country, acquire a few useful phrases and words. Knowing at least a few phrases in the language of the country you’re visiting is very important. A few words and phrases, like “please” and “thank you,” can ease your travel experience.
It’s smart to get an estimate of your travel expenses before booking anything. Estimates like accommodation, housing, health insurance, flights, etc.
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