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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 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 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/

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Tip 16: Fruity travel challenges

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Fruit is a difficult item to bring home from other states or countries. Be knowledgeable about the border rules so you don’t have to throw away a souvenir or expensive purchase.

The rules are complicated in many cases. Here is a good starting point on Customs and Border rules on plants in the US:

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/planthealth/sa_international/sa_travel?1dmy&urile=wcm%3apath%3a%2Faphis_content_library%2Fsa_resources%2Fsa_traveler%2Fct_general_allowed_food_items

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Tip 12: Notify your banks of your travel plans

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It is helpful to let your credit card company know you are traveling even if only a few states away. The bank’s fraud protection often proactively freezes your account if they notice unusual charges. I had to follow up with mine once just inside the Disney gate after charging our breakfast purchase nearby. Not a fun way to start the day.