Travelling, especially by plane, can sometimes be a stress that many of us could do without. Here’s a look at a few common unexpected travel problems and how you can prevent them from happening.

1. TRAVEL PROBLEMS
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AND HOW TO
PREVENT THEM

2. ARRIVING LATE FOR A FLIGHT
When flying, it is always advisable to travel to the
airport with plenty of time to spare. The more
time you allow to get there, the better.

3. OVERWEIGHT BAGGAGE ON THE
RETURN FLIGHT HOME
Leave at least 3 kilos to spare when you pack for
a trip, so you don’t have to leave items behind; or
wear 4 layers of clothing home to save suitcase
space and weight!

4. TROUBLE REACHING YOUR
ACCOMMODATION
Check well ahead of time for shuttle buses;
whether your accommodation hosts provide a
pick-up service, or whether local transport is
available and feasible – and book it!

5. HIGH CURRENCY
COMMISSION RATES
Look out for special deals and on-line offers from
reliable currency exchange providers in advance
to make your cash go further.

6. CARD PAYMENT ISSUES
You may be used to card payments and they can
certainly be more convenient, but be sure to check
whether your card will work abroad.

7. EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
You should know what the local emergency
number is for police, fire and medical services. If
you are staying in one place, it’s worth checking
out your nearest Consulate and hospital location.

8. FALLING ILL WHILE ABROAD
Illnesses are sometimes unavoidable, though there
are things you can do to make life easier. For
example, travel with a decent mini medical kit so
the smallest ailments don’t stop you in your tracks.

9. FORGETTING TO BUY
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Its not the first thing on your mind when booking
your holidays, but it should be! If you forget to buy
travel insurance, Globelink still offer Already
Travelling policy.

10. So hopefully you can see that with a bit of
foresight you can avoid these regular travel
problems and save money and stress, so you can
focus on enjoying your break.
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