Travel tips (When you are away)

-Think about what you are doing at all times and trust your instincts - don’t take risks that you wouldn’t at home!
-Don’t openly display valuables such as mobile phones or digital cameras and consider using a padlock on suitcases or backpacks
-Find out about local customs and dress, behave accordingly and obey local laws -there may be serious penalties for breaking a law that might seem trivial at home
-Be careful when taking photographs, videos or using binoculars. Such activities may be misunderstood, especially near military installations
-Consider taking your mobile with you or renting one whilst you’re away. Store useful numbers such as the local police and the nearest embassy or consulate
-Check with your service provider to make sure your phone works abroad
check whether it’s safe to drink local tap water- if not, stick to bottled water and avoid salads, non-peeling fruit and ice in drinks
-Use your judgement when buying and eating food you’ve not prepared yourself
respect the environment – don’t buy wildlife souvenirs, conserve resources like water and don’t drop litter
-Check import regulations for food and plants before you attempt to bring them back to the UK

Some Travel Tips

Carry on luggage
The carry-on should include your "must haves“ such as: medications, toiletries, emergency contacts and travel documents, passport or other ID, whatever else you can't live without.

Keep a standard list of travel items on file
You can add/delete as the season or occasion indicates, but at least you'll have a complete record from which to choose.

Identify your luggage with some personalized touch.
It could be a colorful tag, luggage strap, or even spray paint a small design on the side...that certainly won't get torn off!

Stay hydrated while traveling
Experts recommend drinking one cup of water for every hour in flight. You can carry a small plastic water bottle with you through security and fill it at a water fountain after you pass through.

Take small exercise breaks during your flight
Be sure to get up and walk every hour or so to keep the blood circulating in your lower extremities. If you can't get up, then at least stretch in your seat and flex your feet and move your legs.

Avoid jetlag by curtailing alcohol on board eat light meals and only when hungry and drink plenty of water.
When the flight departs, set your watch to the destination time zone to begin acclimating to the change. When you arrive, avoid taking a nap, which only prolongs jetlag. Instead get some fresh air by taking a walk or choose activities fitting to the new time frame

Be mindful of staying healthy as you travel
Be sure to wash your hands frequently and keep a liquid antibacterial handy when needed. Avoid others who appear ill. If you are not feeling well, don't leave home without consulting your doctor.