We offer you a great list of what you need to do before leaving for a long period out of the country.
Before purchasing tickets
If you are looking for the best cheap tickets to your destination, It is likely that you find a flight with one or two changes and without docking (ie, different airlines). In such a case provide advise that waiting at airports transplant will be at least 4-6 hours, especially in winter. Counting on a shorter transplant, you run the risk of being late for the next flight if the previous one is moved (this can happen, and you will be notified in advance), or postponed for some time due to bad weather or poor service airport. Usually all goes well, especially in reputable airlines, but fakapy occasionally happen.
Check that dates of your passport It does not expire soon. For example, to enter Thailand passport validity period shall not be less than six months after the end of the tour.
before departure
Remember Do you have any unpaid fines or debts. If you suspect that you may remain, it is worth checking out (on the site of the tax on public services for traffic fines and taxes) and pay. Prohibit leaving the country you can only by court order, and you will be notified about it, but then you are not in the place of registration? Anything can happen.
Apply for Additional bank card, Bring and store it separately. This is in case the main stolen.
Similar to the previous point made copies of key documents and store them separately. They make your life easier if basic will be lost. So as I always have pictures of documents in the phone, sometimes it comes in handy.
Warn your bank stay in another country and there is the intention to use the map to automatic security system is not blocked it due to a harmless foreign transactions.
Thailand only: you should do return ticket printoutMay ask. However, in general it is not necessary to print the tickets, a flight is recorded on the passport. If you fly for an indefinite period, then do feykovye ticket reservations and print an email with reservation.
Thailand only: If you plan to ride a motorbike, then think about how to Contents honey. insurance.
Once at the airport, I was asked to present bank card through which the ticket was purchased. If you buy a card with someone else, it is necessary to clarify this point with your airline.
Check with your airline the permissible limit baggage weight. In loukosterov restrictions may be tougher. While collecting vzvestte your luggage and make sure it does not outweigh the 20 kg. Hand luggage is generally limited to 5-7kg, but it no one checks, so it is possible to fill more.
Think about how to take advantage of CouchSurfingAt least for a few days. CouchSurfing - it's incredibly cool opportunity to have a great time. It is not the economy, and the possibility to get acquainted with the local guys, with this housing, traditions and learn more about the culture. You are immersed in the real life in another country and see what is hidden from the eyes of ordinary tourists, staying in a tourist bubble.
In the plane
In flight, remove shoes, let rest legs. In order not to confuse the neighbors chair extravagant scent of stale socks, I change clothes them at the airport.
Try choose seats behind the planeAs often there are empty seats, which can be prone to collapse even. No you will not be disturbed as long until the board "fasten your seatbelts".
In the airport
What to do if you have a long wait at the airport transplant? Basically, there is nothing to do:
Find a triple sidushki without armrests and get some sleep.
Find a wall socket and charge the laptop.
If you have to spend time in the expensive airports (Moscow, Dubai, etc.), the advance purchase non-perishable foods for a snack: Nuts, dried fruit, sandwiches (no greasy sausages), chips and drinks. Just eat in the cafes there will be two to three times more expensive than usual.
In another country
Never Do not throw a tear-off ticket immigration cardHe will need at departure from the country.
Thailand only: Immediately after arrival go to the massage parlor and order a full body massage for two hours. Experienced Thai restore your hands stiff and tired body.
The crossings between the cities always keep documents, money and equipment with you. Steal from the luggage can easily.
If you do not know English or the local language, download the app on your smartphone with commonly used phrases. Even though it is inconvenient, but it's better than trying to point the finger what you want from puzzled passer-by.