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Leave copies of your passport, visa and itinerary at
home. If you should lose any documents you would have
access to a copy.
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Ask your Ministry Travel consultant for a country
profile if you are traveling to a new destination. We
can provide extensive data on weather, local customs,
food, political climate and much more.
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Your luggage may be searched upon entering a country, so
pack accordingly. Know what items are taboo in the
country you are visiting.
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Do not swap or sell any personal effects, such as
jewelry or religious items, in countries where it is
illegal to do so.
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Avoid photographing military installations, border
protection points and sensitive government buildings.
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Avoid any area of the city which has been the target of
a terrorist or is a place where Americans are known to
congregate.
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Know the location of the U.S. Embassy or embassy of your
passport country, and have that phone number with you at
all times.
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If you go out, let someone else know when you expect to
return and the general location you are visiting. You
may wish to provide a contact number as well.