9 Things You HAVE TO DO the Night Before You Travel BESIDES PACK - Wolters World
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Date: 2022-02-04
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JR
I love your videos! I've wanted to do a heritage trip to my two nationality countries (Ireland/Germany) for some time now and finally aiming to make it happen, June 2022 (need to save more $ and want COVID to be well done with) Your video that mentioned that Europeans dress differently than Americans (not wearing sweaters with huge university logos, khaki pants, etc) got me to thinking, because I've been wanting to update my wardrobe anyhow and thought: would it be OK to actually go on this trip of mine to Ireland and Germany with hardly any clothes to start off with and then, as the trip goes on, to buy clothing in those countries so that I better my style and help me fit in more. So many people pack so many clothes and then they don't have any room in their suitcases for the new clothes or souvenirs they buy while away. This is an idea especially if you're going to Disney World or Universal and you have kids. I've heard of dad's having to buy an extra suitcase while in Orlando because they can't fit all of the new clothes and stuffed animals they've purchased. Just wanted to hear what my idea sounds like - and even how expensive clothes shopping in Europe can be.
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I love your videos! I've wanted to do a heritage trip to my two nationality countries (Ireland/Germany) for some time now and finally aiming to make it happen, June 2022 (need to save more $ and want COVID to be well done with) Your video that mentioned that Europeans dress differently than Americans (not wearing sweaters with huge university logos, khaki pants, etc) got me to thinking, because I've been wanting to update my wardrobe anyhow and thought: would it be OK to actually go on this trip of mine to Ireland and Germany with hardly any clothes to start off with and then, as the trip goes on, to buy clothing in those countries so that I better my style and help me fit in more. So many people pack so many clothes and then they don't have any room in their suitcases for the new clothes or souvenirs they buy while away. This is an idea especially if you're going to Disney World or Universal and you have kids. I've heard of dad's having to buy an extra suitcase while in Orlando because they can't fit all of the new clothes and stuffed animals they've purchased. Just wanted to hear what my idea sounds like - and even how expensive clothes shopping in Europe can be.
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Boat
As usual, you have a bunch of great tips! As a former investigator for the USPS I would tweak it a bit. Holding you mail should be good if you are in a gated or otherwise safe neighborhood. Otherwise, you are alerting people you won't be home, this can be the same with paper delivery. I did (this would be really rare) have a case where a part time delivery person also delivered newspapers in the same area and stole financial docs knowing the resident wasn't there. Far better if you trust a neighbor to have them pick it up daily for you. Also, the USPS now has a program called informed delivery, you get a photo image of your expected mail each day. Lots of upside for you. First, only one email address allowed for each house so some ID theft criminal can't beat you to it. Second, if you really travel alot, you may see a bill you forgot to deal with and can pay electronically. Finally, you can deal with the rare instance something doesn't actually arrive.
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As usual, you have a bunch of great tips! As a former investigator for the USPS I would tweak it a bit. Holding you mail should be good if you are in a gated or otherwise safe neighborhood. Otherwise, you are alerting people you won't be home, this can be the same with paper delivery. I did (this would be really rare) have a case where a part time delivery person also delivered newspapers in the same area and stole financial docs knowing the resident wasn't there. Far better if you trust a neighbor to have them pick it up daily for you. Also, the USPS now has a program called informed delivery, you get a photo image of your expected mail each day. Lots of upside for you. First, only one email address allowed for each house so some ID theft criminal can't beat you to it. Second, if you really travel alot, you may see a bill you forgot to deal with and can pay electronically. Finally, you can deal with the rare instance something doesn't actually arrive.
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Shelley
2 notes: 1, enroll online with the US State Depts STEP program. Heaven forbid if something political/violent/ even a weather tragedy happens. youll be registered at the local US embassy and theyll know where you are, have your emergency contact info, etc. You give them all the detailed info you have prior to your trip. And theyll send you emergency and useful safety alerts via email if/when need be. Peace of mind. 2, I dont recommend a pedicure right before doing lots of walking. Avid runners know what Im talking about: dont remove callouses right before a marathon, bc they will protect and cushion your feet.
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2 notes: 1, enroll online with the US State Depts STEP program. Heaven forbid if something political/violent/ even a weather tragedy happens. youll be registered at the local US embassy and theyll know where you are, have your emergency contact info, etc. You give them all the detailed info you have prior to your trip. And theyll send you emergency and useful safety alerts via email if/when need be. Peace of mind. 2, I dont recommend a pedicure right before doing lots of walking. Avid runners know what Im talking about: dont remove callouses right before a marathon, bc they will protect and cushion your feet.
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Donna
Been to Loire Valley, but visited DiVinci's other home not in the country setting. At the P. O, when you request hold mail you can choose the option to pick it up at the post office after you're back in town. Just remember to tell the postal clerk to mark records to resume delivery otherwise you'll be wondering why mail isn't coming each day you're back from your trip, which happened to me. (I picked up mail after my trip assuming delivery would start again, and it didn't until I made another trip to P. O. to specifically request it)
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Been to Loire Valley, but visited DiVinci's other home not in the country setting. At the P. O, when you request hold mail you can choose the option to pick it up at the post office after you're back in town. Just remember to tell the postal clerk to mark records to resume delivery otherwise you'll be wondering why mail isn't coming each day you're back from your trip, which happened to me. (I picked up mail after my trip assuming delivery would start again, and it didn't until I made another trip to P. O. to specifically request it)
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dave
I put my house on a local sheriffs watch list for the time Im gone. The first time I went to France (for a month) I didnt do that and the neighbors called the sheriff for a Quality of Life check and a Sniff test as i call it. LOL Also, do not carry your passport, ID etc in your carry on. Use a neck pouch and lanyard under your shirt, that way its always on your person. AAA has a good one. I carry two, the second has extra cash which i leave at the BnB.
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I put my house on a local sheriffs watch list for the time Im gone. The first time I went to France (for a month) I didnt do that and the neighbors called the sheriff for a Quality of Life check and a Sniff test as i call it. LOL Also, do not carry your passport, ID etc in your carry on. Use a neck pouch and lanyard under your shirt, that way its always on your person. AAA has a good one. I carry two, the second has extra cash which i leave at the BnB.
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Richard
I have a checklist that I use (and improve) with every trip. Gives me peace of mind that I haven't forgotten anything. There are all sorts of small things you do before a trip but don't realise: it's good to have that on a list to not forget.
Also: I try to be fully prepared for the trip at least a day early so I certainly agree with nr. 9. It makes travel so much more relaxed.
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I have a checklist that I use (and improve) with every trip. Gives me peace of mind that I haven't forgotten anything. There are all sorts of small things you do before a trip but don't realise: it's good to have that on a list to not forget.
Also: I try to be fully prepared for the trip at least a day early so I certainly agree with nr. 9. It makes travel so much more relaxed.
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Pink
Great advice!
My dad doesn't like traveling so he usually stays home when we travel.
One time we were in Florida (the very first time we went to Disney) we came back and our house (and many areas of the entire city too) were flooded because a hurricane happened.
Dad moved the cars to higher ground and made sure we had somewhere to stay until we were able to repair
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Great advice!
My dad doesn't like traveling so he usually stays home when we travel.
One time we were in Florida (the very first time we went to Disney) we came back and our house (and many areas of the entire city too) were flooded because a hurricane happened.
Dad moved the cars to higher ground and made sure we had somewhere to stay until we were able to repair
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Spook
I will be forever grateful to my ex-neighbors in Michigan who would keep an eye on our house, our lawn, our mail for the long summers we would spend in Italy.
When we returned home, there would always be fresh coffee cake in the kitchen and orange juice in the fridge. There must be a special place in heaven for them now.
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I will be forever grateful to my ex-neighbors in Michigan who would keep an eye on our house, our lawn, our mail for the long summers we would spend in Italy.
When we returned home, there would always be fresh coffee cake in the kitchen and orange juice in the fridge. There must be a special place in heaven for them now.
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roachtoasties
In addition to turning the water off to your toilets, if your water heater is in your house (not in the garage) turn the water off to that. My cousin's water heater decides to break while she was out of turn, flooding the bottom floor of her house. An expensive mess.
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In addition to turning the water off to your toilets, if your water heater is in your house (not in the garage) turn the water off to that. My cousin's water heater decides to break while she was out of turn, flooding the bottom floor of her house. An expensive mess.
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fuzzylon
Very helpful video and also some great ideas in the comments.
My tip (more of a morning of departure thing) is go round and check you turned all the lights off. If you woke up in the dark, but leave after its broad day light its easy to miss one.
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Very helpful video and also some great ideas in the comments.
My tip (more of a morning of departure thing) is go round and check you turned all the lights off. If you woke up in the dark, but leave after its broad day light its easy to miss one.
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