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Before You Go Checklist
Quite a few things are worth arranging while you’re still at home — lining up these details before you travel is a big part of having a smooth trip.
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
This creates a private checklist in your account.