Turn On Location Sharing
Phones have a feature that will let you share your location with others. It’s valuable when trying to link up with other group members, and it’s valuable in emergencies when traveling solo. To enable this feature for iPhones, go to a contact and select “Share My Location.” For Android users, go to the nearest Apple store and buy an iPhone.
Print It Out
Yes, most things are digital now, but it’s always good to have printed versions of passports, reservations, and trip itineraries. Don’t ruin a trip because of a phone glitch or an internet connection failure.
Separate Your $$$
Don’t carry all your credit cards or cash together. If belongings get lost or stolen, you’ll still have access to money. Getting stranded in a foreign city with no money is not fun.
Make an Emergency Contact Card
In every country, there’s a number for emergencies, and it’s probably not 911. Do you know what it is? Make an index card with the following information, and hopefully, you’ll never have to use it:
- Emergency telephone number
- Name
- Passport number
- Consular services number (e.g. US Embassy)
- Emergency contacts (Name and number)
- Medical insurance information (Name, Policy number, and Phone number)
- Credit card numbers (Domestic and International number)
- Address and contact information of nearest hospital.
Get Travel Insurance
Don’t spend $$$ on medical bills because you were treated in another country. No, you are not invincible, especially after a couple of drinks. There will be more talk on travel insurance in a future newsletter. Until then, get travel insurance bruh.
