5 Tips to Prepare for Travel Abroad
Traveling abroad for work or pleasure can be a great experience. But, it can also be a costly one, and even a risky one, if you aren't prepared in advance. Before getting on a plane, it's important to take a few key steps to ensure you've got your financial affairs in order and you're protecting your personal safety. Here are five things to check off your to-do list prior to leaving the United States for distant lands.
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When you're away, you may want to use your cellphone to look up directions or to call your Airbnb host when you cannot find where the keys are. You may also want to call home, or send a text message to let your family know you've arrived safely. Unfortunately, roaming charges for making calls or for using data while abroad can be very expensive. Depending upon your cellphone carrier, you may be able to avoid these charges by signing up for an international plan.
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