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Do your research into the countries to which you will be traveling.
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Leave a copy your travel itinerary with someone at home.
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Pack appropriate footwear and the minimum of clothing.
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Purchase appropriate supplementary health insurance plan for the type of trip that you are making.
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Carry proof of insurance coverage.
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Know how to contact your insurer, and make sure that your traveling companion(s), travel agent and someone at home know how to do so as well.
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Photocopy the identification page in your passport. Keep a copy separate from the passport, and leave another copy with someone at home.
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Ensure that you have all the required vaccinations.
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Keep any medication that you require in its original container, and carry a doctor's prescription for a refill if necessary.
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Carry a medical certificate for syringes if you require them for medical purposes.
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