Rick Steves

Before You Go Checklist

• Check your passport expiration

• Make reservations

• Call your debit- and credit-card companies

• Do your homework if you want to buy travel insurance

• Make copies of important travel documents

• If you’re planning to buy a rail pass

• If you’ll be renting a car, you’ll need a valid driver’s license

• If you plan to use your US mobile phone or smartphone in Europe

• Get a proper guidebook

• Download any apps you might want to use on the road

• Take care of any medical needs

• Attend to your household needs

• Give a copy of your itinerary to family or friends

• Make a list of valuables