Any tips for international travel?
laur asked:
I am packing for a 20-day exchange program trip to Germany. I’ll be on an overnight flight and for 10 days I stay with my exchange partner and her family (she came here earlier this year) and then the next 10 days I am touring Germany and Switzerland. I plan on writing everything down so that I don’t forget anything… but I was wondering if anyone had some travel tips I could use?
Thanks.
I am packing for a 20-day exchange program trip to Germany. I’ll be on an overnight flight and for 10 days I stay with my exchange partner and her family (she came here earlier this year) and then the next 10 days I am touring Germany and Switzerland. I plan on writing everything down so that I don’t forget anything… but I was wondering if anyone had some travel tips I could use?
Thanks.
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bring a gift for the family you’re staying with. something the mom can use around the house.
Flight suggestions:
Join the frequent flier program for the airline you will use. Joining is free and you can do it online.
Call the airline before your flight date if you want to request a seat. Some airlines don’t do advance seat selection and others charge a fee. The reservations agent will tell you if there are restrictions. Go to for info on seating arrangements in airlines. Try to sit in a window or aisle seat – NOT in a middle seat.
Call the airline the day before your flight and the morning before your flight to make sure there are no schedule changes. You can also check flight status online.
Pack almost everything in a suitcase that you will give to the airline to “check”. The suitcase has to weigh 50 pounds or less.
All liquids & gels in containers over 3 ounces and anything that might even LOOK like a weapon (nail file, scissors, etc.) should go in your checked bag. Go to for more info on prohibited items.
Mark or tag all checked luggage with something that makes them more distinct. An example would be to attach a strip of colored tape to each side of the bag. It reduces the chance someone might pick up your bag by mistake at baggage claim (there are millions of black suitcases). Also clearly tag ALL bags >>> inside and outside