Traveling Abroad?

Question

I am going to Europe this spring and I have never left the country before. I really don't know what to expect with airport security, or anything for that matter. Anyone have any advice?

Answer 1

With so many events occurring around the world. It is become more tighter at air ports and even the local governments are kept at alert. Make sure you have all the legal documents and don't do anything crazy.

All the best.

Answer 2

I am assuming that you are departing from the US. The following sites gives you some idea of what to expect: http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/index.shtm
http://www.airsafe.com/issues/security.htm. Security is really not a problem if you follow the rules and don't try to do anything silly.

Regarding any other travel advice the following tips are useful:

Make sure you book your flight and accommodation early to receive the best price;
Review travel warnings and consular information sheets issued about the country;
Become familiar with foreign currency before you need it;
Become familiar with local laws and customs;
Determine what documentation you will need to enter the country;
Find the location and how to contact your local embassy or consulate;
Learn how to ask for help in the native language of the country you visit;
Leave a copy of your itinerary and other documents with friends or relatives at home;
Make sure you have good travel insurance; and

most of all enjoy yourself it will be the most amazing experience. I hope this helps.

Answer 3

WHat you are and aren't allowed to take on a plane changes daily, so just read up on that right before you go.

Have a passport, a reason for travel (sightseeing is a reason), and an address where you'll be staying(they ask you these things at customes). A debit card that you can use at an ATM is better than traveller's checks or getting ripped off by the money exchange people. If customs asks how much money you have, flash your Visa/Debit card (and credit card if you have others) and tell them you have about three thousand in the bank (give them a higher number if you're staying for more than three weeks). Smile, be friendly, respectful and polite. Eat French food.

Answer 4

Be prepared to be treated like a criminal at our own airports. The TSA are not trained to be able to tell the good guys from the bad - and even if they were it would be considered "profilling" and thus politically incorrect, so you might be lucky enough to be harrassed at random. Airport security in other countries are properly trained and will generally leave you alone - that is if you really are one of the good guys!
In other countries the airport security appear to be more civilized, polite and professional while it is not uncommon to be yelled and treated as if you're absolute scum here at home. I travel all over the world and am telling you this from my own experiences and observations.

Answer 5

Lucky You! I'm so jealous!

I would make sure that you do not take any unnecessary items in your luggage than you absolutely have to, and keep in mind all of the latest FAA regulations. When you are there, make sure that you take way more pictures than you want to, because you will regret it later. Take the scenic routes, stay away from the tourist areas, and talk to the locals if you can.That way you will get a better picture of what Europe is like. I was in Europe last summer and these are some of the thngs that I regret in retrospect.
If you have a digital camera, take extra batteries and memory cards, if you have a film camera, take extra batteries and film! They are way more expensive over there, and also they are sometimes even different kinds than in the US. Also, you will not be able to use any of your appliances like a hair dryer because their electrical is totally different. If you were to plug in something there that was intended for use in the Americas. it would blow up because the voltage is so much higher over there!

Let me know if you want more advice from me, just click my pic!
I'm full of fairly useless advice, just so you know...
Hope that you have alot of fun on your trip. Where are you going?

~Alicia

Answer 6

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