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| Sinclair James International |
Are you itching to travel now that summer has ended and people are
already thinning in many of the most common places? There is no likely
time to go out and explore when it seems you have the place all for
yourself. A good vacation also needs a lot of planning to do.
1. Know all travel warnings and precautions
The State Department may issue Travel Warnings to recommend postponing travel to a country because of widespread civil unrest, dangerous conditions, terrorist activity or, in some cases, because the your country has no diplomatic relations with the country and may have great difficulty in assisting foreign citizens in distress. Travel Alerts disseminate information quickly about terrorist threats or other relatively short-term or transnational conditions that could pose significant risks to you and affect your travel plans. Countries which are currently suspected too dangerous for travelers are the Middle East, southern parts of the Philippines and isolated islands of Indonesia.
2. Make sure you have the pertinent documents
Most foreign countries require a visa and arduous interview process before you enter and once you leave. Some countries may allow you to enter with only a birth certificate, or with a birth certificate and a driver’s license, but all persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling by air, must present a valid passport to reenter the United States.
3. Follow Regulations when driving overseas
International Driving Permit (IDP) should be obtained if you plan to drive. With different countries comes different road regulations and sometimes, different driving seat, it is important to review the rules for each country to prevent being faced with complaints and pay heavy fines. It is, of course, illegal to drive without valid license and insurance. Also, you may encounter a variety of road situations. It may be heavy traffic in Jakarta, different traffic measures in Manila, wide lanes in Seoul and low speed limit in Bangkok. You should check with the embassy of the country you will be traveling to to find out more about the traffic and cars permitted and other requirements. Since IDPs have limited validity, you should ensure the time you would be spending abroad.
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