Ten things to do before going on an international trip
By Okorie Uguru
1. Arrange your travel documents (passport, visa) that you need for the trip.
2. Learn about the destination before travelling.
3. Always book your hotel ahead before travelling.
4. Make sure you have enough money for your trip to cover hotel, food, transport and miscellaneous expenses.
5. To avoid waste, research about hotel accommodation. Use online booking platforms like www.booking.com, www.agoda.com to get the best deals.
6. Book all the major things you need to do in advance. It saves money.
7. Pack properly, noting items to check in and those that can go with hand luggage.
8. Always make sure your keep your passport safe and handy while in a foreign country
9. Be at the airport at least one hour before the airline’s check in counter opens so that you can act quickly if there is need for any adjustment.
10. Be very conscious of your safety and don’t collect any item from strangers. Cross-check all items you didn’t pack. Trust nobody.