Before you travel from Canada - leave an itinerary with someone
Whether you're going on a week long vacation or traveling for a longer time, it's a good idea to leave an itinerary behind with a friend or a relative.
This should outline what your travel plans are, more or less, and any other confirmed details you have, i.e. hotels, return flights, dates and times of travel.
Not only does this give the people you left behind some peace of mind, it may also come in handy if they need to try and contact you for anything.
Before you travel from Canada - Get a Pre-Paid Telephone Card
You never know when you may wish or need to telephone home during your trip. For such purposes, you might consider purchasing a pre-paid telephone card. If you decide to purchase a pre-paid telephone card, be sure that the card you choose will work outside Canada.
Before you travel from Canada - get your International Driver's License
If you intend to drive overseas, check with the embassy or consulate of the countries where you will visit to learn about requirements for driver's license, road permits, and auto insurance.
Many countries do not recognize a Canada driver's license. However, most countries accept an international driver's permit.
These can be obtained through CAA, download the application online.
Before you travel from Canada - Protect your valuables
Don’t bring them along! Do not bring anything on your trip that you would do not want to lose, such as expensive jewelry, family photographs, or anything that is valuable to you.
It is also usually a good idea to keep your wallets and purses at home when travelling.
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