{"id":412,"date":"2025-05-06T06:06:22","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T06:06:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.riverwatch.org\/what-do-i-need-to-prepare-before-my-trip\/"},"modified":"2019-06-23T14:06:22","modified_gmt":"2019-06-23T14:06:22","slug":"what-do-i-need-to-prepare-before-my-trip","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.riverwatch.org\/en\/what-do-i-need-to-prepare-before-my-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"What do I need to prepare before my trip?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When we go on vacation, we often get carried away by the euphoria of departure. However, when you&#8217;re going abroad, there are a number of tips and instructions to follow. Here&#8217;s a smart checklist of all the things you need to do before you leave on your <strong>trip<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n<h2>Find your travel at the best price<\/h2>\n<p>You can, for example, compare trips on several different sites to find the most interesting one for you. There are a number of major <strong>players in<\/strong> <strong>the travel market<\/strong>, including Tui.fr, Last minute and promovacances. <\/p>\n<h2>Packing your suitcase<\/h2>\n<p>Don&#8217;t pack your suitcase at the last minute, and above all, don&#8217;t take on too much. Hotels offer cleaning services so you can leave lighter. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_378\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-378\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-252 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.riverwatch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/formalites-voyage.jpg\" alt=\"Travel formalities\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.riverwatch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/formalites-voyage.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.riverwatch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/formalites-voyage-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.riverwatch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/formalites-voyage-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/533;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-378\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Travel formalities<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Preparing your identity papers<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re traveling within the European Union, a simple identity card is all you need for safe transport. But if you&#8217;re going abroad to other countries, you&#8217;ll need a valid passport, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.riverwatch.org\/en\/\">ESTA authorization<\/a> if you want to stay on American soil. Most countries require your passport to be valid for three months after your official departure date. Before you book any plane tickets, remember to check the validity of your passport.   <\/p>\n<h2>Prepare your travel medicine kit<\/h2>\n<p>Even if you&#8217;re traveling to a Western country, you may not be able to find the medicines you need. So remember to keep a small stock of essential medicines in your suitcase. <\/p>\n<h2>What vaccinations do you need for your trip?<\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to take advantage of your trip abroad to check that your vaccinations are up to date. Some <a href=\"https:\/\/fr.euronews.com\/2019\/04\/26\/quel-est-le-nombre-de-vaccins-obligatoires-en-europe-aujourd-hui\">vaccinations are not compulsory in Europe<\/a>, but are highly recommended abroad, such as the hepatitis A vaccine. <\/p>\n<h2>Tell friends and family about your trip<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re going on a trip abroad, be sure to tell your family and friends about your trip, giving them your departure and arrival dates and the approximate route you plan to take.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When we go on vacation, we often get carried away by the euphoria of departure. However, when you&#8217;re going abroad, there are a number of tips and instructions to follow. 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