Documents: 1 to 5
- 1. Passport validity: make sure it's valid for at least six months after arrival and has blank pages.
- 2. Visa: if you need one, carry a printed copy as well as the one on your phone.
- 3. Tickets and bookings: check names, dates and flight times, and watch out for flights that land after midnight.
- 4. Travel insurance: save the policy number and emergency number on your phone.
- 5. Backups: photograph every document and save it in your email or cloud storage, in case you lose your phone.
Money: 6 to 9
- 6. Enable your card abroad: some banks block foreign transactions unless you tell them.
- 7. Know the fees: ask your bank about foreign purchase and withdrawal fees.
- 8. A little cash: carry some local currency for the first day, for transport and tips.
- 9. A backup card: two cards kept in different places, so losing one doesn't leave you with no money.
Health: 10 to 12
- 10. Your regular medicines: enough for the trip plus a few extra days, in your carry-on, with the prescription.
- 11. A small first-aid kit: painkillers, stomach medicine, plasters and sunscreen.
- 12. Vaccines and health rules: some countries require certain vaccination certificates, so check well before you go.
Phone and internet: 13 to 16
- 13. Internet on arrival: decide in advance: an eSIM, a local SIM or a roaming plan.
- 14. Offline maps: download the city map to your phone before you go.
- 15. Apps: your airline's app, a translator, and the ride app used in that country.
- 16. Chargers and adapter: check the plug type at your destination, and pack an adapter and a power bank in your carry-on.
Home and luggage: 17 to 20
- 17. Bag weight: check your ticket's allowance and weigh your bag at home.
- 18. Carry-on: pack documents, medicines and a day's clothes, in case your checked bag is delayed.
- 19. Your home: empty the fridge, unplug devices, turn off water and gas, and tell a neighbour you trust.
- 20. Check in: check in online the day before and choose your seat.
Our advice: screenshot this list or save the link, and tick off each item as you go. If you're travelling with us, our team sorts out the bookings, insurance and airport pickup with you.