A lot of last minute stress can be avoided and you may save a few hundred dollars with a solid Pre-Teavel & Pack Checklist.

Personal Item & Carry On Checked Bag – When possible avoid checking a bag. (If you hit a pharmacy when you land,  what can you avoid packing?) Jacket, scarf, bathing suit,  tops, bottoms, undies, socks. Pack assuming you won’t get laundry done for the first week.  (Try to leave space for clothing, souvenirs you may buy.)

Personal Item & Carry On Checked Bag – When possible avoid checking a bag. (If you hit a pharmacy when you land,  what can you avoid packing?) Jacket, scarf, bathing suit,  tops, bottoms, undies, socks.  Pack assuming you won’t get laundry done for the first week. (Try to leave space for trade show brochures and trinkets)

Personal Item & Carry On Personal Item & Carry On Checked Bag – When possible avoid checking a bag. (If you hit a pharmacy when you land,  what can you avoid packing?) Jacket, scarf, bathing suit,  tops, bottoms, undies, socks. Pack assuming you won’t get laundry done for the first week. (Try to leave space for clothing, souvenirs you may buy.)

 (Tip: AAA sells  International Driving Permit (IDP).  This is a translation of your U.S. license into 10 languages, costs ~$20 and you’ll need 2 passport photos) (Tip: Check the fine print or call to confirm.) (Tip: In developing countries, credit cards don’t  always work.)   (Tip: Overnight flights can shift your arrival date.) (Tip: Budget airlines often charge for carry-ons and even personal items.) (Tip: Co-working space often sell affordable day passes as well as “Nomad” hostels like Selina.  Nice way to meet people and solid back up back up in case your hotel internet isn’t stable enough for online meetings.) (Cabin pressure can make them worse.)

 (Tip: AAA sells  International Driving Permit (IDP).  This is a translation of your U.S. license into 10 languages, costs ~$20 and you’ll need 2 passport photos) (Tip: Check the fine print or call to confirm.) (Tip: In developing countries, credit cards don’t  always work.)   (Tip: Overnight flights can shift your arrival date.) (Tip: Budget airlines often charge for carry-ons and even personal items.) (Cabin pressure can make them worse.)

(Tip: Overnight flights can shift your arrival date.) (Tip: Check the fine print or call to confirm.) (Tip: Budget airlines often charge for carry-ons and even personal items.) (Cabin pressure can make them worse.)