Get Organized For International Travel
Traveling overseas can be exciting. But organizing for the trip can be
daunting. The questions can seem endless. Where do I begin? What do I
need to bring? Who do I call? How am I going to get there?However, the
preparation can be almost as exciting as the trip itself if you can
put the pieces together in an orderly fashion. Having traveled to far
flung parts of the world, a professional organizer shares some useful
tips for preparing for your overseas adventure.First, it's advisable
to begin the process at best six months ahead, particularly if you
must obtain a passport or visa.Answer these obvious, but key,
questionsWhere do you want to go? What's your destination? Will it be
one destination or multiple stops? When will you depart? How long will
you stay? What's the purpose of your visit? (Rest and relaxation,
adventure, sightseeing, education, etc.)Does a tour work for you, or
do you prefer independent travel (not a bad idea when you become a
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