Need to convert cash while on the go? Many international ATMs take Visa or MC (France, Italy, Australia, etc.) so you can get cash no problem. They may charge you for the conversion, of course, but its competitive to bank exchange charges.
Make sure you call your CC co. before you leave to inform them so they don’t put a STOP PAYMENT on your card (may companies do this for your protection).
Also- if your going to try memorizing the local language…make sure you know the words for “help” or police” or “Speak English.”
Tips From Readers: Lara
Lara writes:
I'm a first time Mum with an eight week old baby girl. Next week we're
planning on making our first proper trip and I'd love some advice on
how to make it go smoothly. We are flying up to Toronto to visit her
grandparents and I'm pretty nervous about the trip. Any top tips on
how to negotiate airports and planes with a baby would be very
gratefully received.
Hi Lara!
You came to the right place. Here on my site, you'll find lots of TRAVEL TIPS to make your trip easy. Simply use the SEARCH BAR, and type in "TRAVEL TIP: Flying with a Baby" and all of my advice should pop up.
Happy travels!
- Kris
The Ramblin' Mom
I'm a first time Mum with an eight week old baby girl. Next week we're
planning on making our first proper trip and I'd love some advice on
how to make it go smoothly. We are flying up to Toronto to visit her
grandparents and I'm pretty nervous about the trip. Any top tips on
how to negotiate airports and planes with a baby would be very
gratefully received.
Hi Lara!
You came to the right place. Here on my site, you'll find lots of TRAVEL TIPS to make your trip easy. Simply use the SEARCH BAR, and type in "TRAVEL TIP: Flying with a Baby" and all of my advice should pop up.
Happy travels!
- Kris
The Ramblin' Mom
TRAVEL TIP: Get Packing!
Roll your items, do not fold.
Keep in mind cottons will crease more than man-made materials when packing. Make sure you take a variety of layers. One tank, one tee, one light sweater, etc.Cut down on items by only packing solid colors. These are easier to mix and match and therefore you wont need as many items.
Pack tightly
RE locks: Locking your case? Make sure you lock is TSA compatible so they can open it if they must. These days, it is common to cut off any lock that they cannot search.
REMOVE OLD CLAIM CHECKS
Don’t hesitate to ship something ahead of time or back home. Don’t haul around needless items, if you accidentally brought them!
TRAVEL TIP: Fashion Watch
Going somewhere warm? Take clothes that breath, such as cottons and linens. The natural fibers allow air in, so you stay cool. As great as they are, there’s just one catch to wearing natural materials…they tend to become wrinkled when sitting in a suitcase for hours. Here’s a new twist on an old remedy.
Hang the clothing you want to wear in the bathroom while you shower. The steam will naturally loosen the cloth's fibers and smooth out some wrinkles. After your shower, spray your clothes with a product, like Downy Wrinkle Releaser. It now comes in a Travel Size which you can purchase at Target and run your clean hand over the article of clothing. This will take out the remaining wrinkles while adding a fresh just-pressed scent to your clothes.
Now its time to go have fun! Happy travels!
Tips from place to place
I'm beginning a new travel blog series: Tips from Place to Place which will offer valuable advice you can use now in these tough economic times.
I'll be starting with my most recent trip abroad, and then hitting each US state (first those I've lived in, then those I frequent) and then its your turn. Feel free to add your own travel tips to these posts, including great places to have a meal (holes in the wall encouraged), or serendipitous tricks you've learned while either on a trip, or in your own back yard.
Enjoy!
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