Travel preparation - Reisevorbereitung

Travel preparation
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The GAU for many travelers: Arrived in the spectacular national park - and the camera is not there. Or you are at the border and an important document is missing ... Here is a checklist to check what should not be forgotten in the various travel areas.
Medication
Getting sick on vacation is pretty much the last thing you want. Completely unknown diseases can lurk in Central Europe, especially on overseas tours. But even within Europe it is always good to take some basic medicines with you.
Catalog language
In travel catalogs, but now also on Internet sites, there is a certain "language" that travel providers use to describe their trip. To avoid nasty surprises, more on this in this article.
Electricity systems map
Laptop or cell phone battery empty, but no chance to recharge? In many countries there are different plugs or even completely different power systems. Here you can find out where you need which adapters and what else you should pay attention to.
Time zones
There are a number of countries that have their own times, and in large countries there are mostly regional differences. Here you can look up the time zones in order to be able to defeat the jetlag through planning and not to experience a nasty surprise at the place of arrival.
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Customs and entry regulations

The right documents are one of the most important things to be able to enjoy a trip without any problems. Here you can find out:

Travel guide series
Numerous publishers run ongoing series which, as travel guides in printed form (booklet or book), deal with certain travel destinations with different levels of creativity. The themed article gives an overview of the publishers' products.
Travel insurance
Such insurances can make up for not missed vacation joys, but they can mitigate financial damages incurred while on vacation.