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anything you need to buy, start watching the internet and your local stores for sales. After that, if
you haven’t gotten your airplane ticket yet, start looking at airfares. Set up an “Alert” on whatever
website you use.

Two weeks before departure

Packing is the first important thing to do among all other stuffs in this stage. Start packing your
personal items and other luggage. Your suitcase should be completely packed at least a week
before you leave. Do not pack your travel documents or money in a suitcase that may get lost.
Take your important documents and money in a wallet or purse that you can access at all times.
Next, you also need to call your bank and let them know when and where you are traveling, and
get supplies of bills for incidental tipping. After that, you need to make two copies of your
passport and credit cards. Leave one set with your emergency contact, and put the other in a
secure place that is separate from where you’re carrying the originals.

One day before departure

In this stage, you should pack the things you couldn’t pack before because you use them daily, for
example chargers for any electronic gadgets, toiletries, and nightclothes. Then, you should put
your ticket, passport, money and credit cards someplace where you can’t forget to take them.
Remember you can’t forget where you place those stuffs. It’s also important for you to lay out the
clothes you intend to wear if you have an early departure. Taking a deep breath, congratulating
yourself for being prepared, and going to bed early are the last things to do before your big day.
Adapted from various sources

One month before the departure
Checking the visa requirements for the country to visit

Having the passport checked for the trip

Getting the flight tickets for the trip
Making the packing checklist

Two weeks before the departure

Informing your bank about your trip and getting some cash
Packing your personal items and other luggage.

Making two copies of your passport and credit card

Keeping important documents and money in an accessible location
One day before the departure

Preparing the clothes you intend to wear for your departure

Relaxing before your departure
Locating ticket, passport, money and credit cards someplace accessible

Packing the things you couldn’t pack before such as toiletries, gadgets, and night
clothes

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