Documents, money, phone, health and the small things people forget — a checklist to run through a week before you go.
Documents
Check your passport's expiry date — many countries want several months of validity left. Confirm the entry rules for your nationality on the official embassy or immigration site, and keep digital copies of your passport, tickets and bookings.
Money
Tell your bank you're travelling, carry two different cards and a little local cash, and when a card machine asks, pay in the local currency rather than letting it convert.
Phone and internet
Install an eSIM or check your roaming plan, download offline maps of the city, and save your hotel address in the local language.
Health and insurance
Travel insurance covers what you hope never happens — medical bills, cancellations and lost luggage. Pack any regular medicines in your hand luggage with the prescription.
At the airport
Check in online, check the baggage allowance on your ticket, and arrive early for international flights. Keep chargers, documents and valuables in your cabin bag.
