2. You can purchase local currency once you arrive at the airport and receive a much better exchange rate than in the USA. There will be several options for you to choose from and they are all very competitive with the exchange rate.

3. I recommend taking about 25 one dollar bills. Most cab drivers and stores will accept the U.S. Dollar for payment. But they will give you a much lower exchange rate. I find that having the dollar bills have come in very handy for tipping and small purchases when I didn’t have small change in the local currency.

Roll clothes for more space in suitcase
Also using plastic between your clothing helps with wrinkles
Pack any important medicine on your carry on
Be sure to know the regulations for the airline you are traveling
Many now charge for all baggage, not just extra bags
Know what you can and can not take on a place with carry on
For long flights, see your doctor if you take any sleep medicines
Check with your doctor to see if any shots or medical requirements in some foreign countries
If you get sea sick or motion sick, take the medicine before you travel. Again see your doctor for advice
 

Dress in layers. This way if you get hot or cold you are prepared
Always pack a swim suit. Even in cold climates you may want to use a spa or hot tub
Take a purse with thick or chain straps or both. Wear it criss cross over your body. Not just from one shoulder.
Don't leave a wallet in your back pocket
Take suitcases with wheels on them
Try to pack light and not have 2 to 4 suitcases. You will save money and make it easier to travel
Put your id inside your suitcase as well as outside. In case it is lost. Use business cards with all contact information
Travel pillows that fold up are nice on long flights
Eye cover also for sleeping better

Small snacks are nice to have on trips. It gets expensive to buy at airports. Again know airport rules and regulations for food items
Arrive at the airport and allow 3 hours on international travel.
Check in right away. Often airlines over book flights and if you wait till boarding to check in they may have given your seat away
Do on line check in and print your boarding passes. Many of you can pick seats on line depending on your status.
Search for the best airport parking lot rates. Many offer discounts.
Compare parking cost to having a door to door shuttle. If your gone 7 to 10 days or more the shuttle may be best.
Go on line and print discount certificates for parking and anything else you can find relating to travel
Google search the destination you are traveling to. You will learn allot and see photos.
 

4. I highly recommend wearing a money belt that you wear around the waist (not the kind that you wear round the neck). This is where I also keep my passport. You can purchase a money belt at office supply stores for about $12.00.

5. For men I suggest not carrying your wallet in your back pockets. Keep it in a front pocket. The Pick Pockets there are extremely good and clever. Pick Pockets are also attracted to women carrying large oversized purses and wearing lots of jewelry.

6. When riding the train or bus be very cautious of Pick Pockets. They will accidentally bump into you or rub up against you and when they do that they have already taken your wallet and ladies they will unzip your purse and take your wallet and you will not know it until it is all over with and they are long gone.

8. Never give your camera to someone who offers to take your photo. Chances are they will take off running Away with your camera.

9. Take along snacks from home especially if you are not adventurous with trying the local cuisine. I like to take along, peanuts, protein bars, raisins, peanut butter, crackers and cereal . This will also save you money as in many countries American items can be very expensive.

10. To enhance your travel experience, before you leave home familiarize yourself with the local customs of the country that you are visiting. You will find that the “locals” will appreciate your efforts to learn about their country.