Things to note when traveling abroad

Things to note when traveling abroad

Things to note when traveling abroad. With the development of the economy and the improvement of living standards, outbound travel has become a travel choice for many people. In fact, there are some differences between outbound travel and domestic travel, especially because the customs and habits of different places are different, which can easily lead to unnecessary quarrels. Let’s take a look at the things to note when traveling abroad. Things to note when traveling abroad 1

Document security: Passports, visas, ID cards, credit cards, air tickets and documents, etc. are the identity certificates and credentials for traveling abroad. They must be carried with you and kept properly; When someone checks your ID, don't agree easily, but report it to the team leader for handling.

If the team leader is not present, politely ask the other party to show their identity or work ID, otherwise they should be refused. If the other party is a police officer, you can write down his or her ID number, badge number, and car number during the inspection just in case. Once your ID is lost or stolen, you must immediately report it to the team leader and the police. At the same time, ask the police to issue a written statement of loss. If necessary, apply for an exit visa from the host country and submit a reissue application to the Chinese embassy or consulate in the place where you are located.

Money and property safety: Do not carry large amounts of cash and valuables when leaving the country; do not put cash and valuables in checked luggage or coat pockets. A safer approach is to carry as little cash as possible and replace it with credit cards or traveler's checks; if money or items are found lost or stolen, report it to the tour leader immediately.

Traffic safety: When taking a tourist bus abroad, do not take the staff seats in the first row. These seats are covered by staff insurance, but tourists will not be compensated if an accident occurs while riding; Wear a life jacket (ring) when riding on water vehicles such as boats and speedboats.

Food safety: Eat at designated or hotel restaurants, do not buy or drink drinks and food provided by street vendors or vendors; do not bring your own food (often cannot pass customs quarantine) .

Sightseeing safety: write down the mobile phone numbers of the group leader and tour guide so that they can be easily contacted in case they leave the group; remember the license plate number and parking lot location of the tourist vehicle so that they can be retrieved if lost; in case they cannot be contacted If you arrive or cannot find the tour bus, you can take a taxi back to the hotel or ask the police for assistance and try to tell the tour leader; for free activities at night, go together and inform the tour leader of the general scope of activities, and do not take unmarked vehicles. Things to note when traveling abroad 2

1. Prepare your luggage.

When you go out, especially when traveling to a foreign country, make a list early, write down the things you want to bring, and then index them according to the picture to avoid the rush before departure. If you travel to Southeast Asia, don’t forget that it’s always summer there. Be sure to bring your summer clothes. Many of us have stayed in hotels in China and think that hotels abroad have everything and don’t need to prepare. This is wrong. Most hotels in Southeast Asian countries, no matter how high-end they are, do not provide you with toothbrushes or slippers. Small things can be embarrassing if you forget to bring them.

2. Bring necessary medicines.

It is a smart idea to bring some necessary medicines when traveling. Who can guarantee that they will not get sick while traveling? Once you feel unwell, the small medicines around you can save you. In the health medicine box issued to guests by the "Healthy Elderly World Tour" group of China National Travel Service, several medicines in it can be said to be must-have medicines in your luggage: Ganmaotong, Chenghunning, Xisimin, Huangliansu , band-aids, etc. People with heart disease must not forget to bring nitroglycerin! In addition, if possible, it is not superfluous to carry a thermometer.

3. Understand foreign folk customs and rules.

You cannot touch the head of a child in Thailand, but you cannot hold a child in India. You really should know some of the rules of foreign countries like these when traveling to other countries. Otherwise, people will not blame you just because you are a foreigner.

For example, when you go to Thailand, you must understand some of the following customs before going: you must take off your shoes when entering a temple, women must avoid monks when they see them, and women cannot wear short skirts and sandals when visiting the Grand Palace. People with bad hygiene habits must be careful. If you spit or litter on the streets of Singapore, hefty fines will make your head grow bigger.

4. Get a hotel card.

When traveling to a country where you don’t understand the language, as soon as you arrive at the hotel, first get a hotel card at the front desk. Even though it is a small card, it can be of great use. The card has the address and phone number of the hotel. You can show it to the driver and the danger will be saved immediately. There was a precedent for a guest in Thailand who couldn't find a hotel in the middle of the night without a card, and ended up having to be sent back in a police car looking so sad. Therefore, although it is a small matter to get the card, it can ensure that your trip goes smoothly.

5. Understand the payment situation in the hotel room.

As for what is available and what is not available in the hotel room, you need to ask the tour guide for help first. You have to pay to watch some TV programs in the room, and most of the items in the refrigerator also have to be paid for after use. There is generally no hot water in hotel rooms in Southeast Asia. There are two bottles of mineral water in the refrigerator that can be used to quench your thirst. It’s also a waste if you don’t know.

6. Valuables are stored in the safe at the main desk.

When you go out, it is safer to store your valuables in the safe at the hotel reception desk than in the room. Generally, there is this kind of safe at the front desk of the hotel, which allows guests to store valuables for free. The hotel will leave a key and you can take one yourself. By the way. Many foreign hotels have regulations. If your valuables are lost in the room, they are not responsible for compensation.

7. Be careful when shopping.

Counterfeit and shoddy products are not unique to China. You will also encounter this when shopping in some Southeast Asian countries. When purchasing high-value products such as gold and silver jewelry and gemstone products, don’t just rely on merchants’ promises that they can be returned or exchanged. You must think carefully before buying. Many travel agencies have encountered cases in which they have tried several times to help customers return goods but still failed to get it right.

8. Carry an appropriate amount of money with you.

When going out alone on the streets abroad, you must carry an appropriate amount of money with you. Because most Chinese people do not use credit cards, traveler's checks and other means of payment, but always carry large amounts of cash with them. Therefore, some foreign robbers specialize in robbing Chinese people. It’s not a good idea not to carry a penny with you. In cities in the United States where public security is not good, to ensure safety, you should carry $20 in life-saving money no matter what.

9. It is important to choose a travel agency with good service and good reputation.

Since Chinese citizens currently travel abroad generally choose a travel agency team, finding a travel agency with good service and high quality is a crucial issue. Currently, there are only four travel agencies in Beijing that legally handle overseas travel business for Chinese citizens, including China National Travel Service. It is up to you to choose the service and quality.

10. Don’t forget your passport and air tickets

When participating in a group tour, the team leader will help you keep your passport in other countries. But in Hong Kong, police officers may check your passport on the street, so you still need to keep your passport and carry it with you. Tickets must also be kept properly. If you rush to the airport in a hurry and suddenly realize that you don’t have your ticket, you may not be able to laugh out loud.