international travel

[pemlee]

Restating the comments on having copies of your passport, phone numbers to the embassy for each stop on the itinerary, and calling your credit card company.

You mentioned an Ipad from work---be VERY carefull here. Depending on where you work that may not be doable. If you do any work for the DOD there are/will be issues with taking a work computer/iPad. Look into it before you do it.

DO NOT exchange any money until you get in country. Exchange rates are better. I use my ATM cards in country, you will get the banking rate on your exchange and not have to worry about the street rate which can vary street corner to corner.

Depending on what countries you visit look into the VAT tax. All persons traveling in the EU will have to pay this but as a tourist you are usually able to file a claim ane get this tax credited back to your credit card. Save all receipts, and using a credit card for all purchases makes this process easier.

 

[terbear1225]

Restating the comments on having copies of your passport, phone numbers to the embassy for each stop on the itinerary, and calling your credit card company.

You mentioned an Ipad from work---be VERY carefull here. Depending on where you work that may not be doable. If you do any work for the DOD there are/will be issues with taking a work computer/iPad. Look into it before you do it.

DO NOT exchange any money until you get in country. Exchange rates are better. I use my ATM cards in country, you will get the banking rate on your exchange and not have to worry about the street rate which can vary street corner to corner.

Depending on what countries you visit look into the VAT tax. All persons traveling in the EU will have to pay this but as a tourist you are usually able to file a claim ane get this tax credited back to your credit card. Save all receipts, and using a credit card for all purchases makes this process easier.

won't be taking the ipad after all, they both "walked off" at some point! does anyone know if I need a converter for an ipod touch or just an adapter?

oh, and I thought you got charged a lot to use your atm internationally, is that not true?

 

[mAlice]

1. vitamins, meds (wrapped daily, in small ziplocs)

Prescribed medications must be in the bottle from the pharmacy. OTC medications must be in their original container.

 

[jsouthan]

Prescribed medications must be in the bottle from the pharmacy. OTC medications must be in their original container.

Was going to say the same thing about meds. Also, if you are traveling with any men, do not let them carry their wallet in their back pocket. Take out whatever they might need and put it in their front pocket.