Traveling smart means being organized. Whether you’re flying across a few states to visit the parents or taking off on the adventure of a lifetime halfway around the world, there are things to do to get ready to go. And that doesn’t just mean writing a packing list. Here is my ultimate travel checklist:

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1. Book Ahead

Don’t risk disappointment by waiting to book everything last minute. It is a much better idea to book ahead and you could even get early bird deals and advanced discounts.

2. Be Flexible

Be Flexible Be open to changing your specific dates and plans if it means that you can save some money or go an on extra adventure. Traveling can be an up in the air time, so don’t give yourself extra worry by having specific dates in mind.

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3. Documents

Make sure that you have all of the relevant documents in order for the countries you are travelling to. Do you need a VISA to get in?

4. Passport

Make sure that your passport is in date and still valid! Don’t be one of those people who turn up to the airport only to be sent home crying!

5. Vaccinations

Make sure to check if you need any specific vaccinations for countries that you are visiting, it’s one of the most important pre trip things you should do.

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6. Ticket Receipt

Ticket Receipt Some countries have a policy where you cannot leave unless you have a pre-booked flight out already, so it’s a good idea to carry a receipt for your return flight with you.

7. Student Cards

Lots of different student cards are valid across the world, so do yourself a favor and check which of yours are still valid.

8. Spread Your Money

Spread Your Money It’s a nightmare to be pickpocketed on holiday or have your luggage stolen, so to ensure you don’t have everything taken, spread your cash around in different bags.

9. Copy Documents

Copy Documents Make photocopies of all of your important travel tickets and documents, just in case you lose any of them.

10. Email Yourself

Email Yourself Before you leave, send yourself an email with all of the important details of your entire trip. This way you’ll always have backup to refer to.

11. Call the Bank

Call the Bank Get in touch with your bank and let them know you will be travelling abroad so that they don’t see the foreign spending as suspicious activity on your account.