“Fail to plan, Plan to fail”. These words remind us to always have good preparation before travelling. Some of the people prefer to have plan before travelling, but some others favor to have an incidentally travel or unplanned travel. However, I personally agree that having well preparation before travelling is a must. You are likely to have a wonderful travelling like you wish if you have better preparation before you go. Therefore, here are the things you should think about before having a great travelling, especially for going abroad:

VISA

Most countries require visas for entry. A lot you may receive on arrival, but equally a lot you have to arrange before arriving. It may be a good idea to sort out your visa before booking your flight and everything else for that matter. You do not want to spend money on a flight or tour and then get denied a visa. If you are planning on working in a country, make sure your visa allows you to.

PASSPORT

It is very important to make sure your passport is valid for travel – trust me on this through personal experience. You should ensure your passport has at least 6 months validity after your return date home.

FLIGHTS

It is highly likely that you will begin your trip with a flight. Booking your first flight or round the world ticket should be a priority as flight prices tend to increase the closer you get to your departure date.

ACCOMDATION

You should find and book a place to stay for at least the first few nights before you go.

MONEY

It is always a good idea to arrive in a country with some local currency – not all airports or even countries have ATMs. US dollars are a great currency to have on you too – many African and Asian countries accept dollars and they are often used for official visa payments. Taking $50-100 as an emergency stash is a very good idea.

ID CARD

It is a good idea to take another form of ID with you – you don’t really want to take your passport out on a night out. They may also be cases where you are asked for other forms of ID in more serious scenarios – like if your passport is damaged, etc.

That are the things you should consider before planning to travel whether you will go by yourself or with other people you loved.