●  TRAVEL LIGHT.  Try rolling your clothes to save space.  Assemble toiletries in a separate kit so that you won't have
      to open your luggage to use your toothbrush, toothpaste and other toiletry just before leaving. 

  ●  Bring your own bottled water if you plan to go to rural areas.  Keeping a map, and a Swiss knife handy is always a
      good idea. Don't forget to bring medicine for cold, flu, headache, and diarrhea.  It is also suggested that you
      bring antiseptic for cuts and bruises. Also, bring along plastic bags where you can put in dirty or wet clothes so that
     they don't mix with your clean, unused clothes.

  ●  Have a photocopy of your important documents like your passport when traveling overseas, and store it in a
      different location so that when they get lost, you still have proof that you have valid documents.  Put your a label 
      with your name and destination on your luggage. 

  ●  Don't forget to bring a camera or a video camera with you to capture those wonderful memories.

  ●  Make sure that all doors and windows are locked before leaving the house.  Also, ask your neighbor to pick up
      your mail and newspapers for you so they don't pile up.

  ●  Be early!  Try to check in 2-3 hours before your departure time.  If you're on a road trip, check your car before
      leaving.  Make sure you've got emergency tools and enough fuel and for the trip.

  ●  Before leaving the plane, cab, coach or hotel, check your seats, drawers, and cabinets.  You wouldn't want to leave
      your important belongings behind.

  ●  Have enough sleep before your flight, and drink plenty of fluids during and after your flight to avoid jetlag.

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