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Travel safety is an issue that many people worry about, below I will give some helpful tips on how to have a relaxing but safe trip aboard. 

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To start, I would say that every location differs in the exact precautions necessary. Many of the tips would work equally well in the US as well as abroad. 

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Places to stay and to not stay

      For example:

      Wyndham Grand Izmir is a good place to stay

      Demyanskaya Hotel in Demyansk, Russia was a horrible place to stay

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Places to see and not see

      For example:

      Pompeii is worth the trip

      Tromso, Norway is a fantasic place to visit, but the food options were only so so

      Velikiy Novgorod is a hidden gem that many Western tourists do not get to

      The food in Rome really is amazing.

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Packing

      European airlines have different carry on and check in rules so packing lighter can

      be advantageous. I am getting pretty good at packing light but my wife is an

      expert at packing light even when packing for four kids and herself in one small

      suitcase

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Traveling with young children

      Pacing yourself is key, with older children, you may be able to see a lot, but pick

      the best places to see and stick to it. Expectations may need to be adjusted

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Can I drink the tap water in...?

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Language tips

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Exchanging currency

     It is almost always better to pull money from an ATM, rather than exchanging

     currency at a booth. Make sure to ask about foreign transaction fees on your debit

     card. If you can, get a card without foreign transaction fees. CapitalOne doesn't

     charge such fees, so consider using them. More to come on this topic.

 

     There is often an ATM in the secure area of the airport before you exit. For

      instance, the Tel Aviv Airport, there is one near baggage claim.

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Please contact me if you have questions or comments. craintravel@gmail.com

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