Medical emergency

Every traveler should ensure that he or she has a plan for a medical emergency because illness can come with no warning. To start with, if you are not in good health, it would be unwise to travel abroad. If there’s any question of your health status, be sure to have a physical examination some weeks before your planned trip.

Most importantly, make sure that you have adequate health insurance cover in place. The insurance policy should be able to provide protection against emergencies, transport, evacuation and hospitalization while abroad. You may need to request and pay for additional coverage on your existing policy, but the money is worth the peace of mind. Before you get discouraged by the dollars you have to part with, consider the cost of not having the insurance in place as you travel.

Credit cards

Since credit cards work all over the globe, it is wise to have your card with you. Before traveling, it is essential to inform your bank of your plans so that they are aware of any international withdrawals that you would make on your visa card. The beauty about the credit card is that you do not have to carry a lot of cash around, which could end up being unsafe in a foreign land with a potentially high crime rate. Be sure to have the phone number for your credit card company handy, in case it’s stolen. You don’t wan to end up with a stolen card and have no way to cancel it.

Payday loans

In the absence of a credit card, and low funds in your checking account, consider a payday loan. This can be done online and the amount credited to your account within one business day after approval. Payday loans are available to those with a consistent amount of monthly income. The turnaround time is very quick, and as long as you can pay it back in a timely manner, the fees are quite reasonable.

Loans from friends and family

Ensure that you have the contact information of friends and family who will be happy to help in an emergency. Keep in mind that your cell phone might not be functional, and you might want to have the information in another form. Be sure to let the people on this short list know you’re traveling so they’ll be ready to help if necessary.

Last Ditch Options

If the above options have proved futile, you have one last option: selling off your personal belongings. Phones, jewelry, and laptops may bring in just enough money to save the day. While you’ll go home with less belongings, chances are good you’ll have a thrilling story to tell, which is a big part of the travel experience!

No matter what the destination or purpose of your trip, forethought is vital. As you plan your sightseeing tours, restaurants, and hotels, don’t forget to plan for unexpected. Being prepared turns potential disasters into minor mishaps. Plan well and have fun!

Photo credit: Multinational train by Artur Bergman/flickr

London resident Samantha Hathaway is a financial consultant and a content contributor for Payday Loans, a company providing payday loans for money advances when you need them.

When packing to live abroad you need a different mind-set than you would for holiday packing. A key difference is that you don’t have a return journey to plan for; you are staying for a while and you will inevitably need to buy things whilst you are out there.

This means that you should focus on packing a few essentials for your first few days, so you can settle in and find some shops. Other than that, bring expensive essentials which would rather not have to buy another one of. Oh, and you might also want to bring photos and any other sentimental items to remind you of home.

Language

One of the hardest things about living abroad is the feeling of isolation. Wherever you are going, make a really good effort to get to know the language – you will almost certainly struggle when you get there, but studying for a few months beforehand will help you to fit in in time.

Google earth / maps

Depending on where you are going, having a look on Google earth / maps and even streetview if available can really help you to get to know where you are going. Try spending a few hours “exploring”, go find your house if you can, and get to know where the shops are etc. This will help you to feel a little more at home when you arrive. That feeling of familiarity goes a long way.

Get to know the locals

When you arrive you really need to go outside of your comfort zone and make an effort to interact with local people. Test your language skills a little bit at a time and go into the shops, bars and restaurants where local people gather.

Know the culture

The worst thing you can do when trying to fit in is to accidentally offend somebody or just not fully understand local traditions and cultures. It is worth spending some time reading up on local culture before you leave to make sure you are forearmed.

Find your community

There are thousands of expats living in every country all over the world and there are plenty of websites where they ‘get together’ to share stories, offer support etc. There may well be one specific to the country you are moving to. Have a look around before you travel and speak to others who have done what you are about to do.

These sorts of sites are a gift to expats, simply for the support you can get; you might even be able to get to know someone who will be living near you who can help you get to know your new home.

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1. Toronto Zoo. Located in Rouge Valley, the 710 acre zoo is one of the largest animal parks in the world. Take a safari in the African Savanna and visit the Gorilla Rainforest while you’re there.

2. Ontario Science Center. An interactive museum, the center is a great destination for the whole family. Stop by the IMAX theater and see what’s playing on the big screen!

3. Greektown. If you’re aching for something unique for dinner, stop by one of the restaurants in Greektown. The authentic Greek cuisine on offer is sure to leave you satisfied.

4. Casa Loma. A 98-room castle, complete with secret passages, towers, stables and an 800-foot tunnel, the castle is nothing if not impressive. Be sure to tour the five acres of stunning gardens before you leave.

5. Kensington Market. Shops in the market are an eclectic mix of European, Caribbean and Middle Eastern tastes. Restaurants, shops and cafes abound in this bustling market.

6. Hockey Hall of Fame. The only hockey hall of fame in the world, the hall has been voted as Toronto’s Top Appeal Attraction by Zagat Survey. Hockey lovers will think they’ve gone to heaven when they walk through the doors of the museum.

7. Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours. Fun for those six and over, the white water trip takes you down the Niagara River over white-water rapids and past jaw-dropping scenery.

8 . Square One Shopping Centre. Over 360 stores grace the area’s largest shopping mall. There are over 40 choices when it comes to lunch or dinner so take the entire family!

9. Fantasy Fair. A large indoor amusement park, the fair is open year-round and is fun for kids of all ages. There are nine full-size rides, a play village and an arcade all surrounded by over 160 stores.

10. Niagara Helicopters Limited. You’ve seen Niagara Falls but you’ve never seen them like this! The company has been in operation for over 48 years and has delighted thousands of tourists with their sky high view of the Whirlpool Rapids, American Falls and Canadian Horseshoe Falls.

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How To Take The Proper Health Precautions
1. Before accompanying your elder on a trip, check with his or her doctor. Get a list of current ailments, ongoing treatments if any and prescription medications, dosages and schedules.
2. Get a written note of permission from your elder’s primary physician for the travel. The note should either indicate a clean bill of health, or else stipulate cautionary travel. In the latter case, ensure that you thoroughly understand what to do in case of an emergency.
3. If you’re traveling alone with your elder, make sure that someone at home, a family member or friend, knows where you’re going. Give them copies of your itinerary, passport and visa information, information on hotels where you’ll be staying and anything else you can think of.
4. If you have another companion to rely on during the trip, make sure that he or she is as conversant with the care your elder needs, as you are.
5. Personally pack, or supervise the packing, of all medications and medical equipment.
6. Learn medication schedules by heart, just in case the prescription goes missing.
7. Always take out health insurance for your elder before flying.
8. If you’re taking a cruise with your elder, ask for a list of the medical facilities on board and check if the cruise includes qualified onboard medical staff.
9. Ask for hotel rooms that have bathroom railings and slip proof tubs for additional protection
10. Ask your elder’s doctor for the names of recommended doctors and medical establishments at your destination. If possible, contact a few of the recommended doctors and let them know when you’ll be visiting that area.

How To Choose Travel Destinations
11. Choose your travel destination based on your elder’s abilities. If your elder has decreased mobility, it’s best not to go to a place where he or she would be required to walk.
12. Avoid hilly, rocky or uneven terrain. Even if your elder is able to walk, balance and coordination becomes a problem as people age, causing them to trip often.
13. If your elder cannot fly for long distances, or is unable to fly at all, choose to visit places close by that you can get to by car, bus or train.

How To Handle Wheelchair Requirements
14. If your elder is in a wheelchair, be sure to talk to your airline about wheelchair support.
15. At your destination, choose to visit only those places that offer wheelchair support. You can get this information from the tourism department in most countries.
16. If you’re traveling by car or bus, carry a collapsible wheelchair with you. Make sure the chair is lightweight enough for a single person to operate it.
17. You can ask your hotel to provide a wheelchair at your destination, or even obtain one from the local tourism department. Explore both options before leaving home.
18. When you book hotel rooms, always ask for a room on the bottom floor for your elder. Not all floors will be wheelchair accessible, not to mention the bother of pushing the chair on and off elevators.

How To Handle Air Journeys
19. Get the complete list of airplane flight health contraindications from the American Medical Association. It’s possible that your elder is ready and able to fly but is not allowed to fly due to an existing disorder or recent surgery.
20. While booking seats on the flight, ask for the seats in front of the aircraft section divider or the bulkhead seats for more legroom. The additional legroom will allow your elder to stretch their legs to prevent blood clot.
21. Be sure to inform the airline in advance if your elder has severe diabetes, hypertension, blood pressure issues or epilepsy.
22. Inform the airline several days in advance if you require oxygen canisters on the flight; there might be an additional cost attached to this facility.
23. Put all medications including diabetic supplies into your elder’s carryon luggage. Get the prescription filled before travel to allow for sufficient medication to last the trip, stopovers, and delays and so on.

How To Travel With Your Elder ON A Budget
24. There are some advantages to age; you can obtain discounts of 10% or more on standard airlines for people over the age of 62. The discounts are higher with trains and buses.
25. Check if you can obtain coupons from travel clubs and senior citizen associations to generate more savings.
26. Most countries have specific tour packages designed for the elderly; these provide discounts and a planned itinerary considering mobility and other issues.

How To Handle Mealtimes
27. Try to get your elder’s meals fixed at restaurants rather than fast food outlets. Restaurants can offer healthier choices and you can even get customized dishes made to prescribed diet charts at additional costs.
28. If your elder is not comfortable eating at crowded restaurants, try to get their meals delivered. Grumpiness and irritability can be signs of low blood sugar and it’s best not to take it personally
29. If your elder is finicky about finishing a meal, don’t pressurize. Don’t panic unless he or she simply refuses to eat; if that happens, contact a doctor immediately.
30. Travel causes changes to regular habits and this might affect your elder’s disposition and bowel movements. Try to stick to the same mealtime schedules to which your elder is accustomed.

Teena Celis is a travel writer working for gift ideas company Adrenaline, an Australian company that offers a large range of rally driving experiences all across Australia. Check them out for unique father’s day gifts ideas.

You may not know, but Scotland was one a very poor Country when compared to that of their European neighbors in the North of Europe, which has had both advantages and disadvantages for the country.

Economically Scotland was like many of the eastern European counties today and exported many of its finest products. This is perhaps why the Scots adapted and produced some really delicious and hearty dishes which were protein rich and full of goodness with the remaining food stuffs. These foods have become ones which are renowned the world over and popular delicacies still enjoyed by the Scotch.

Once upon a time thought Scotland to be a cold place where lots of meaty soups and haggis like sausage was consumed – I was close but far away at the very same time, Scotland has a wealth of mouth-watering traditional foods, I thought I would share with you my favorite Scottish dish below

Traditional Haggis with Potato and Swede

Haggis not made in Scotland is completely different to the stuff sold in supermarkets. I’d make the same comparison for a Cornish pasty – they are only nice if made in Cornwall to the original recipes. Haggis is traditionally eaten on Burns day (25th January), it is available in most eateries and is delicious! Compared to things like beef burgers, I would rather have Haggis, at least you know what’s in Haggis in comparison to beef burgers or sausages.

Scots love potato and swede or as they call it ‘tatties and neeps’, scots often combine this with some greens and use the finest chappit potatoes for the mash. Haggis goes lovingly with these vegetables.

Trifley nice

Scottish trifle is made up of Shortbread, berries and cream as well as whiskey soaked fruit (optional). It looks and tastes delicious compared traditional sponge based trifle, this one to me is a mixture of ‘cheese cake’ and trifle can’t go wrong there!

I personally love a lot of the national meats including lamb, beef et cetera are all great breeds hardened to the highlands of Scotland they often provide lean tasty meats. Consider that many of these animals are kept on paddocks spanning all manner of scene including lush grasslands surrounded by ocean and mountainous landscape, why would you not want to eat from here? It always reminds me of why New Zealand lamb is amongst the best in the world.

It doesn’t matter where you’re from, a traditional Scottish meal like this one, (or with a substituted steak for haggis if you can’t stomach haggis) is a straight forward, simple crowd pleaser which provides everything your body needs to remain healthy and have a really enjoyable meal.

Isaac writes for Reserve Travel Ltd, an apartments online booking company specializing in both Edinburgh Apartments and Glasgow Apartments</a>. Every apartment they list can be booked online.

Well, gizmos aside, an international SIM card is the single most crucial addition in your repository. It helps you achieve the most significant task when traveling or living abroad – communication with your folks back home. All expats would agree how vital it is for them to make regular, economic calls across the international air space. So, what should you look for while buying an international SIM card and how do you go about using them economically? That is exactly what we try to list out here for the benefit of all.

Clearly, for any human requirement in the world there are a thousand and one ready solutions and services, sometimes even more than that. International calling is no different, so it helps to be aware of points to look for while buying your own international SIM card. First of all, you need to be sure about the handset compatibility. Though, if you own one of the new tri-band GSM/CDMA phones the SIM card and handset compatibility should mostly not be an issue as they work over three continents. Also, be sure that you are getting a value-for-money deal for the tariff related to the country to which you are going to travel. For instance, there are country-specific tariff plans that you might avail of, but, if the nature of your travel makes you be in several countries in a single trip, try to go for a tariff that provides for free international roaming over multiple countries/continents.

Though we take some services for granted with our local telecom providers, it is advantageous to check if the international telecom provider is offering value-added services like call forwarding, conference calling or voice mail free of charge. It may seem quite trivial, but it might help a lot to have free customer services like customer care, phone recharge/top-up, etc. You might not need these services all the time, but any service that can potentially add to your international budget is better had free of cost from the beginning. Fewer potential costs to worry about for the wary traveler, right?

Having talked about international SIM cards, I think international calling cards also deserve a notable mention while talking about international communication solutions. International calling cards are better suited to be used on the local SIM cards abroad, without having to worry too much about pre-travel planning. All you need to do is buy a prepaid calling card, punch the pin away on your local phone abroad, and off you go talking. The rates can be quite competitive too, albeit you need to be weary about the proportion of the calling card cost to the effective minutes of usage.

International calling cards also come with affordable data solutions for all our active tweeters and facebookers. Make sure you check the various data and voice plans before getting an international calling card so as to strike the perfect balance in getting the most out of calling minutes, data MBs with optimal investments.

Hopefully, this post boils down the problem of looking for that perfect international SIM card/calling card to the list of must-haves for your own traveling case. A little planning on this immensely significant investment will go a long way in making your international communication highly budget-friendly.

10. Blue Mountains National Park In

The Blue Mountains are located close to Sydney and make a great weekend getaway if you live in the immediate area. Blue Mountains National Park offers amazingly diverse vistas with unexpected waterfalls, sharp and sudden cliffs, dense forest areas, mountain ranges interspersed with green verdant valleys. The Blue Mountains bushwalks offer several popular trails and guided tours. They are a good option for a family backpacking vacation.

09. Whitsunday Islands in Queensland

The Whitsunday Islands in Queensland are well known for more than just the snorkeling and water sports adventures to be had here. This subtropical national-park island is clad in dense bush and rainforests and is full of hiking trails, some flat, some hilly. Walk through some of these trails and enjoy spotting colorful wallabies and butterflies. The best network of trails is to be found in South Molle, with 360-degree views of the island from its peak.

08. Lamington National Park In Queensland

An amazing 160 kilometers of trails are available for the backpacker in you when you visit the Lamington National Park in Queensland. Not many other national parks in Australia offer such a well-marked network of trails as the Lamington National. The park is located at a distance of 90 minutes from the Gold Coast and is covered in dense subtropical rainforest, strewn with mossy Antarctic beech trees that are about 2000 years old. Soak up the cool mountain air while watching colorful wallabies of birds of all descriptions.

07. Larapinta Trail In North Tasmania

Start your hike from Alice Springs in the Red Centre and hike the 250-kilometer partial desert trail, winding your way through the lofty, crimson-colored McDonnell Ranges. Make sure you hike this trail between April and October when it’s cooler. You can walk the 250 kilometers in batches, spanning several days and camp out to experience the amazing Tasmanian outdoors.

06. Kakadu National Park In North Tasmania

This beautiful World Heritage park has all the delights you can expect of a Tasmanian trail. The trails are full of beautiful cycads, red cliffs, lily-filled lagoons that hide man-eating crocodiles, sudden waterfalls, and more birds that you can identify. The cliffs are full of caves filled with Aboriginal rock art. There’s rock art on the walls of the cliffs on the trails. Don’t forget to take your camera along with you. People take videos of the most memorable parts of these trails as the unique greenery combined with the red cliffs makes for an unforgettable landscape. Whether you’re just taking a small hike or a nice long trip in virgin bushland, the Kakadu National Park is the place to head to.

05. Cape-To-Cape Hike Between Cape Naturaliste And Cape Leeuwin

This rugged cape-to-cape trail has a variety of landscapes for your viewing pleasure. The china-blue waters of the sea glint under the warm Sun as the fragrant eucalyptus forests beckon. The trail goes over white beaches strewed with coastal heath. The cape-to-cape trail in the southwest corner of Western Australia is very popular among backpackers who come here in droves to watch the whales in the ocean and take pictures of colorful and varied wildflowers.

04. The Great Ocean Walk

A long 91-kilometer trek from Apollo Bay to the Glenample Homestead near Twelve Apostles is made for walkers of all kinds. Short-distance walkers can step on and off this Great Ocean Road hike in Victoria to enjoy other sights. Long-distance walkers can enjoy the sights and the pleasure of walking on this long trail and go on overnight hikes and camping trips. The amazing views offer more than the required incentive to go backpacking on this popular Great Ocean Road trail.

03. Freycinet National Park In Tasmania

The beautiful and rugged Freycinet Peninsula is home to the Freycinet National Park that’s a combination of pink granite mountains and azure blue bays bordered with white sand beaches. Lofty and dramatic peaks of the Hazards mountain range welcome backpackers who enter the park to trek the pass overlooking Wineglass Bay. You can hike through the entire length of the Freycinet Peninsula in just three days. Intersperse your hiking with lazy strolls on the white beaches, swimming among the dolphins and spotting wildlife.

02. Maria Island National Park In Tasmania

The Maria Island National Park has everything any avid backpacker wants; untouched sandy beaches, mountains, fossil cliffs, abundant wildlife and to add that extra touch of intrigue, convict ruins. The park spans 28,541 acres of prime parkland with several acres devoted to an exclusive marine reserve. Maria Island National Park is perfect for the long distance backpacker and the short-distance walker. There’s a 4-day guided walk if you can rough it out, and a day trip by ferry if you want the quick and easy, but still wonderful.

01. Cradle Mountain And Lake St. Clair National Park In Tasmania

The trail begins at Cradle Mountain in Tasmania and goes to Lake St. Clair, taking anywhere from 5 to 10 days, depending on how fast you can walk. You can also go on shorter walks for half a day or so, if you are not able to handle the longer trek. This 80 kilometer Overland Track is considered the best hike trail in all of Australia.

The park contains many other walking trails other than the well-known Overland Track trail. The park contains very diverse alpine vegetation. You’ll find different kinds of birds and animals in these forests including Bennett’s wallabies, pademelons, Tasmanian Devils, quolls, wombats, echidnas, possums, currawongs and ravens.

Teena Celis works for Adrenaline an Australian experience provider offering a large range of experiences like skydiving, hot air ballooning, rock climbing all across Australia.

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NO! Oh wait, you want details.  Well I will give you several reasons why and a little back story. Recently my husband and I traveled to the South of France (Ste. Maxime) and the Netherlands (Amsterdam and Alkmaar). Due to budgetary constraints and the fact we had to bring our dogs with us, we decided it made most sense to rent a car.  We probably saved a few hundred francs going this route but we gained some grey hairs along the way.

Reason #1 NOT to rent a car in Europe – Europe has amazing train systems and low cost airlines. Europe is way ahead of the United States with their rail infrastructure making most train travel easy, fast and affordable (typically).  Low cost airlines can be a little stressful during the boarding process but the time you save flying vs slowly dying in a car, with extremely gassy dogs, well worth the small amount of pain they inflict.

Reason #2 NOT to rent a car in Europe – No matter what Google Maps says, it will take 2+ hours longer. Google and its maps are amazing but they don’t take into account construction, tolls, traffic, weather and pee breaks.  If you are driving in Europe, there will be ALL of the above and most of the time, the tolls and construction are planned horribly.  While traveling home from the Netherlands, we drove through Germany on the A5 which was undergoing major construction.  All traffic on this major highway was at one point diverted through a town…A TOWN.   We were forced, with hundreds of other European travelers, to drive 10km along a two lane road with traffic lights. Not only was this disruptive to our travel plans, it was horribly disruptive to this small community that was forced to do business as usual with a grotesquely clogged main street.

Reason #3 NOT to rent a car in Europe – The money you save is not worth the stress. We thought we were smart renting a GPS system.  We thought we were even smarter by printing out directions “just in case”.  You can’t possibly get lost with both a GPS and printed directions, right? Right…uh…NO. You will get lost in Europe and there are a whole slew of reasons why.  The South African woman from our GPS  resorted to yelling at us on occasion because she couldn’t understand how we could possibly get lost with her constant and annoying guidance.  She and I are currently estranged.

You have to weigh what you are really saving when deciding between traveling by car or public transportation. You will spend more time driving than flying or training, you will get into a fight with your GPS and/or partner, you will expend effort vs sitting back and letting someone else drive for you and you will invent new swear words along the way.  Minus inventing new swear words, the negatives far outweigh the positives.

When I am not busy stuffing my face with chocolate, you can find me over at From A to Z blogging about my life in Zurich Switzerland.

While planning my recent visit to Lecce, I hemmed and hawed over how I would get there.  There was, of course, the train, which would get me from Perugia to Rome to Lecce for at good 70-ish Euros one way.  An all-day affair.  There was also the bus, which would leave Perugia in the evening and arrive in Lecce in the morning.  A little less than the cost of the train and I wouldn’t have to switch.

Then someone on Facebook suggested flying.  I looked online and sure enough, there was a flight from Rome to Brindisi that cost half the price of a train ticket.  The airline is Blu-Express and I believe you have to live in Italy to use them.  I decided to try them out, even though I love trains.

I spent the night in Rome, where I danced tango with friends I haven’t seen since I lived in Buenos Aires, and in the morning I hopped the Leonardo Express from the Termini station to Fiumicino Airport.  They only allow you to check in 15 kilos worth of luggage, and I alas had 17.  I had to pay 7 Euros per extra kilo.

After one hour in the air, I was in Brindisi.  I asked around and found my way to a city bus which brought me to the train station.  For about 3 Euros I took a train to Lecce in about 40 minutes.  It was an interesting experience and while I had to do a lot of suitcase lugging on and off planes, trains and buses, things were pretty well laid-out.  Still, when I calculated things, it took just as long as the train in the end.

When it was time to leave Lecce, I decided to pay the extra money and take the train instead.  Since I have a USB internet modem with a mobile phone company, I was able to surf the net for part of the 5-hour ride to Rome, chatting with friends while looking out the window at trulli along the Adriatic sea.   The ride was so relaxing and peaceful (and so full of beautiful landscapes) that I decided it is still much better to take the train.

The nice thing about the small European airlines is that I can arrive in more distant cities such as Madrid with enough ease and for a small price.  But for travel within Italy, I think the train is where it’s at.

How do you get around?

Tina Ferrari is a translator, writer and tango dancer based in Umbria, Italy. She writes at AffordableCallingCards.net as well as on her own blog, Tina Tangos. Comments are always welcome!

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I am lucky to be a telecommuter. I can work wherever I am, which is completely awesome. I moved to Buenos Aires, but decided to skip the winter and spend summer in California with my Mom. We drove up to visit my brother and drove back. And I’ve been working the whole time. There are some things I’ve learned about being a digital nomad, as it were:

• Paper doesn’t need batteries. While traveling from place to place, it’s a good idea to have important phone numbers, confirmation numbers, etc. on paper. I love technology as much as the next person, but while you might feel clever by emailing yourself everything, iphones can go dead, you can forget power cords, and wifi connections can go down. A 3×5 card is super efficient.
• Remember the plug adapters. Your computer will be rendered useless unless you can plug it in and charge it. So write a big note on your forehead.
• Have a back-up plan for Internet access. Many hotels say they have wifi online, but don’t when you show up, especially in South America. Have a back-up plan. In Buenos Aires, this isn’t typically a problem, because there are plenty of cafes with wifi and locutorios where you can pay for access by the hour if you are really in a pinch.
• Have web-accessible email, and email yourself copies of everything. If something goes wrong with your computer, you can salvage a lot of data if you have emailed it to yourself through Google mail, or some other such service. They haven’t lost tons of data yet, and I doubt their data is as vulnerable to emergencies as mine.
• Be prepared for variables such as heat and noise. If you are used to working in a comfortable quiet environment, don’t take it for granted when you are going to work somewhere else. Bring layered clothing, earplugs, or at least earphones to put on some music.
• Plan to rest. Don’t assume you will be able to get into a hotel after a long flight and work a full day. Schedule in time off to catch up on your sleep. You are going to be less productive on travel days, so plan for it.

Those are all the important tips I can think of. I would love to hear from others who work and travel as well. What works for you?

Julia Evans wrote this article for AffordableCallingCards.net where she blogs about her life as an expat.  She also writes a personal blog Evans’ Gate about living as an American expat in Buenos Aires, where she lives with her husband.  Comments on both blogs welcome!