Tips While Traveling- Keshavtravels: Celebrating Journey

Good Practices while travelling

Planning for Travel

Get a weather update to select the suitable items from checklist.
Find out about local laws and customs.
Check the validity of passport and Visa before travel. Ensure that the expiry dates cover the stay period in the country.
Check for expiry dates on Credit and Debit card. Extend the date of validity if needed.
Check about vaccinations you need with your doctor well in advance before you travel.
Avoid any involvement with drugs as the penalties are severe.
Make arrangements for pets
Pay for bills that would be due in your absence

Just before Leaving

Leave a copy of your itinerary and a way of contacting you, such as e-mail, with family and friends.
Be aware of local news and happening before travel (to safeguard against strike, repercussion of natural calamites and other unfortunate incidents).
Stop newspaper
Stop the mail or arrange for neighbours to collect it for you
Mow the lawn. For longer trips arrange for someone to do it for you.
Make a copy of passport and Visa and leave it with somebody reliable back home. One copy of passport to be carried on self.
Carry essential numbers in mobile for instant access (Bank and Credit card company, Emergency contacts etc).
Make note of credit/debit card number to report in case its lost.
Carry only essential items and minimise number of languages.
Charge your mobile, digital cameras, cam coders, personal laptops etc completely before travel
In flights - Keep the essential and high value items as part of hand luggage. This includes medicines.
Pick up trash/Remove trash from home before departure
Make sure to switch off and unplug Iron and other electrical equipment including
Lock all windows and doors before you leave.
Turn off water connections to your washing machine.
Turn down thermostat
Empty refrigerator
Store valuables in a safe place
Check if the gas has been put off. Recheck this again before you start your journey.
Reconfirm flight /train schedule before reaching the airport/station. This would sometime save you from being stuck at the airport/station.
Set out of office reply for e-mails
Place business/address card on all luggage's (to retrieve/return in case it is lost). This includes wallet, camera and other personal items.
Plan to arrive at the airport/train station well in advance. This is all the more important if you have children travelling with you.
Keep one of the lights on or place timed lighting system (to prevent theft).

During the Journey

Help preserve local wildlife and habitats by respecting rules and regulations
Always carry an identity proof - Copy of Passport, Driving licence, Employer ID card etc
Carry minimal currency for incidental expenses
Use hotel safety lock for high value items
Split and place the cash you carry with you in multiple places (Wallet, Pocket).
In crowded places, keep the purse in the front pocket
Stay aware of what is going around you and keep away from situations where you do not feel comfortable
Never leave your baggage unattended
If your money, passport or anything else is stolen report it to the local police and obtain a statement about the loss. You will need one to claim against your insurance