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Ten Tips For Overseas Business Travelers (and anyone else traveling abroad)
- Learn about
your destination - It is important that you take time to learn
about your destination prior to departure. Some considerations to look
into - Security, current economic condition, political climate.
- Learn the Language.
You should be somewhat familiar (conversational) with the local language,
especially if traveling on business..
- Get travelers
insurance from a reputable firm -
- Make several
copies of vital documents. Leave one copy at home with a
family member or friend Store duplicate copies separate from your
valuables
- If you are on medication,
leave them in the original bottles, labels attached, this will cut down
on customs headaches later.
- Many countries now require
proof of Aids/ HIV testing - Do your research. If your destination county
does require testing, give yourself time to get tested, and more time for the
results to return.
- Leave affairs at home
in order. - Provide contact information - We will be happy to be one of
your emergency contacts.
- Provide a accurate mail
forwarding
address. It is a good idea to provide a secondary forwarding address, if
possible. Online users remember your user Id and password
- Travel Light -
Take only what you need - Do not pack as if you are on vacation, unless
you are. If you need to have have mail stored AmericanMailnet
can handle that for you
- Treat everyone
with respect - Do not burn bridges in
a strange or foreign place
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