International travel sounds super exciting but it comes with a lot of responsibilities. While the beautiful destinations and the local attractions of the place you want to visit keep beckoning you, there is a huge ‘pre-travelling list’ that should be kept in mind before leaving. As soon as you decide the place you are going to travel to, it is important to plan everything rather than just arrive at the destination and land in an ocean of confusions. 

Once you have a destination in mind and have set the budget, here are some other important parameters that you should look into to ensure the best experience.

Passport

First of all, ensure you have a passport. If not, apply for it as soon as you can. On the other hand, if you do have a passport, check the expiry date as many countries require your passport to be valid even after your return. So, if your passport nears the expiry date renew it. 

Visa

Another important document you need while travelling is your visa. While some countries do not require it, others do and it is important for you to check the rules in your destination country. Do not keep this task for the last minute as arrival of your visa may take some time

Flights and accommodation

Booking your flight and accommodation not only provides a sense of safety, but also ensures you follow your budget. Booking them just before you set out may come with a hefty price tag, resulting in the cutting down your budget from other important areas.

Top attactions

Once you have finalised your destination, it is important to go through the most popular tourist attractions and select the ones you want to visit. If you are travelling at the peak of the tourist season, chalk a plan out as to when do you want to visit certain places.

Packing

This can be the most stressful step, but on the other hand is one of the most important. Prepare a list of things you want to take with yourself, ideally only the important ones. Check the weather of the place and sort clothes out accordingly. Don’t forget to take important things like mobile chargers and crucial medicines.