Five things to Keep in Mind When Traveling Internationally

Traveling internationally is exciting because it allows us to meet people from different cultures and lifestyles and, it introduces us to new sights, sounds, and food. To get ready for your international getaway, we have put together five helpful travel tips to keep in mind.

1. Research your destination. It is important for you to know what the weather will be like for your trip's timeline so you can pack accordingly. It is also important to look into the culture itself to see if there are any customs that you should be aware of.

2. Pack an international travel adaptor to keep your electronics charged. A universal travel adaptor comes in handy and a good one is the Kensington Grounded International Travel Adaptor. This adaptor is compatible with grounded and ungrounded plugs in more than 200 countries and has a retractable three-pole adapter making it suitable for powering laptops, cell phones, and small appliances like hairdryers. There is even an internal fuse that protects against power surges. Click here for more information.

3. Bring along a compact reusable bag to carry personal items. When out and about a reusable bag that folds into itself is perfect for carrying travel essentials like water bottles, sunscreen, and other essentials. It is also perfect for souvenirs and can double as a beach bag. A staff favorite is the 24-7 reusable bag by flip and tumble that is made of nylon. An extra perk is that it has a no-slip shoulder strap. Amazingly, this bag can hold up to 35 pounds. Best of all it is washable and very compact.

4. The beauty of compression socks is that they prevent feet and legs from swelling making them a must-have for long or even short flights. If you are sitting in an airplane seat for longer than three or four hours chances are your feet and legs will swell. In order to aid circulation wear a pair of compression socks on the flight to keep down the swelling and to avoid the possibility of blood clots.

5. Disinfecting wipes will help keep you healthy. Catching some sort of sickness on a flight can ruin a vacation. Wipe down your seat, armrests, and tray table as well as anything else you are touching on the plane. Once at your destination, these wipes will come in handy when you are traveling on the road and unable to wash your hands.

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