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Tip 22: Good ideas for traveling with medicine

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If you are flying, you will want to be aware of how to best get liquid medicine, in particular, through security screening processes. You will also want to pack any critical medicines in your carry on so they are handy during flight.

The TSA site has a lot of good advice here: https://www.tsa.gov/blog/2014/09/05/tsa-travel-tips-traveling-medication

The CDC site has some advice on what to include in your travel health kit here: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/pack-smart

For driving trips, we also heard some advice on purchasing a cooler that is powered by your cigarette lighter or USB-powered to keep any necessary medicines cold. Here’s one example – https://www.amazon.com/NutriChef-Portable-Electric-Thermoelectric-Refrigerator/dp/B06ZXZ7PDC/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1525730407&sr=8-11&keywords=best+travel+cooler

 

 

 

 

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Tip 21: Driving on the other side of the road takes some getting used to

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Driving on the left side of the road in Ireland was a difficult mindshift. We recommend you visualize yourself turning out from gas stations and entering and exiting roundabouts before you hit the road. It is also helpful to find an empty parking lot to practice shifting with your left hand, if you end up with a manual transmission car in Ireland…like we once did.

Here is some more advice:

https://www.changesinlongitude.com/tips-to-drive-on-the-left-side-of-the-road/

http://www.anylatitude.com/2012/11/25/learning-to-drive-on-the-left-side-of-the-road-ten-tips-to-make-it-easier/

https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/read/articles/driving-in-great-britain-and-ireland

 

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Tip 20: Border entry forms can be confusing

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You will need to fill out a card when arriving to many countries for customs and general entry through border protection. They are usually simple forms, but the fields are sometimes confusing. Here’s the US Customs form as an example.  We suggest searching online to view examples of forms you may need to complete on your journey.

 

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Tip 19: Best Souvenir recommendations

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Curious about what to bring home as a gift for someone or yourself to best commemorate a fantastic trip. Here are some ideas…

For every US state – http://www.thisisinsider.com/best-souvenirs-in-us-2017-9

For 20 European countries – https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/the-best-souvenir-to-buy-in-20-european-countries-a7955276.html

From the Caribbean – https://www.frommers.com/slideshows/818343-7-best-souvenirs-from-the-caribbean

More ideas –

http://www.businessinsider.com/best-souvenirs-to-bring-home-from-different-countries-around-the-world-2015-2

https://www.forbes.com/sites/deborahljacobs/2011/09/13/nothing-to-declare/#412fa8333b6a

http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/local-gifts-and-souvenirs

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Tip 18: Get 2 trips in 1 with extended layovers

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Last year we traveled to Paris on IcelandAir. We took advantage of the extended layover option and spent 2 days enjoying Iceland on our way to Paris. There were no additional fees on our flight…and the round trip was also very reasonable! Here’s more on what IcelandAir offers: https://www.icelandair.com/flights/stopover/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9YqnwoTw2gIVRgOGCh0-dAkIEAAYASABEgL7sfD_BwE

Here are some more resources on extended layovers:

https://thriftynomads.com/airlines-offer-free-stopovers/

http://www.travelandleisure.com/airlines-airports/airlines-with-free-stopovers

https://www.savoredjourneys.com/how-to-book-a-free-stopover/