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What type of
research should I do before I travel? |
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Do some
research; learn as much as you can about your destination.
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Check to see
what type of paperwork and documentation you will need to
travel |
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Find out
what type of diseases is common to the area you'll be visiting
and take actions to prevent your exposure to those diseases
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Check your
own medical coverage to see what type of coverage you'll have
when away from home. Consider purchasing trip insurance.
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If you plan
on driving, get your car ready and investigate the local road
conditions, laws and other driving requirements
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Do some
research about the costs of local items so you can set your
budget? Don't forget to budget for taxes and tipping. Many
governments charge high taxes for travel related services.
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Check the
dates of local major holidays or festivals, since services may
be limited on those dates. |
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2. What
additional research should I do when planning Lombok Island
travel?
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Find out if
you will need a passport to enter the country. Make sure your
passport is up to date and valid. |
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Some
countries will not let you in if your passport will expire
within six months of your return home, extend it, if you are
close to expiration. |
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Find out if
you will need any visas to enter the country.
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Find out
what types of vaccinations you will need to enter the country,
there may also be medications you'll need to take before,
during and even after your trip. |
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Check the
financial section of your newspaper, they usually post
exchange rates and checking in advance can give you an idea of
how much you'll need to budget. |
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Do some
research with countries official Customs to find out what you
can take with you and what you may bring back.
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Build some
basic language skills in the local language.
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Most of the
world uses the metric system, so try to become familiar with
this system. 1 kilometer = .62 mile so 100 kilometers per hour
= 62 miles per hour. |
