1. Travel Tips: Do and Don’t

2. I. Introduction: Travel Tips: Do and Don’t A. Knowing something before you go B. Consular information program (Travel Aboard) C. Destination guide D. Crime and safety E. Medical care and health insurance

3. II. Institution and travel sources A. The embassy of the country B. Travel agent C. Local news D. Local bookstore E. Public library F. The Internet

4. III. Requirement A. Visa B. Application form C. Consular Information Sheets D. A Travel Warning E. A Public Announcement

5. IV. The country where you visit A.. Local weather forecast B. Custom C. Religion D. Taboos

6. V. Crime and Safety  A. Crime  1. Example: “Skinhead” in Russia  2. Pickpocket in Rome

7.  B. Useful precautions:  1. To leave a detailed itinerary and the contact information with a friend or relative.  2. To carry your photo identification and the name of a person to contact with you in the event of serious illness or other emergency.  3. To keep photocopies of your passport, visa, airline or other tickets and a list of your Traveler’s checks with you in a separate  4. location from the originals and leave copies with at home.  5. To Leave things like unnecessary credit cards and expensive jewelry at home  6. To Use a money belt or concealed pouch for your passport, cash and other valuables.

8. VI. Medical Care and Health Insurance A. To Consult your insurance agent before your departure 1. Your medical care and health insurance coverage 2. To make sure you will get a basic treatment in case of any emergency of illness B. Asking for the help from your travel agent