Travel Tips.Find some super clever traveling tips here before your begin your journey!
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PASSPORTS & VISAS & TRAVEL INSURANCE
HEALTH & MEDICATION
If you are traveling to countries that carry the risk of Malaria or other diseases Hep A, Typhoid, West Nile Virus etc you should consult your doctor to discuss possible health risks especially if you have an existing medial condition. If you take medication on a regular basis you should ask your get your doctor to prescribe/type out all medications you are taking with you, photocopy several times and laminate these sheets. Also always keep your medication in its original package when traveling.
Some diseases or illnesses and various types of food poisoning - can be contracted from consumption of contaminated food or water, especially where standards of hygiene are bad. If you are visiting such areas, you should avoid certain foodstuffs, especially dairy products, salads, seafood, and drink only bottled water even to clean your teeth.
DRIVING
Make sure that your driving licence is valid and bring it with you. Some countries outside Europe may require you to hold an International Driving Permit in addition to your Irish driving licence. Check this prior to departure with the Embassy of the country concerned. Make sure that you are properly insured for driving while overseas and that you carry your insurance policy with you at all times.
MONEY
Travelers’ cheques (log serial numbers somewhere safe) and credit cards are the safest way to carry funds. Check with your travel agent prior to departure about the best way to carry funds. You should always carry a small amount of local money to pay bus, taxi fares or make small purchases or telephone calls etc
ELECTRICS
Electrical plugs and sockets may need special adapters to enable you to use electrical appliances such as hair dryers, shavers, etc brought from Ireland. These adapters can be purchased at airports.
- Always check your passport before booking any flights to ensure that you have a valid passport. DO NOT LEAVE IT TILL THE DAY BEFORE TRAVELING.
- Except travel to the United Kingdom, Irish citizens require a valid passport for travel to all destinations. Each Country has their own rules regarding passport expiry dates, but as a rule try to have a least 6 months valid after your departure.
- Check whether you require a visa for the country to which you are traveling. Your travel agent should be able to get this information for you. If in doubt check yourself with the embassies.
- It is a must nowadays to have travel insurance, ideally you should have comprehensive travel insurance and it should be obtained before traveling. It should cover medical treatment, accidents, unexpected losses such as cancelled flights, stolen cash, cards, passports or luggage. It should also include enough cover to allow for the extra cost of traveling home (God forbid you may need an air ambulance) in an emergency. If you have private medical cover, check with your insurer whether you are covered for foreign travel and, if so, find out how to avail of this cover.
- Frequent travelers are strongly advised to take out an annual travel or Multi trip insurance policies.
- If you are traveling to another Country in the European Union, you should also obtain a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) previously know as a E111 card which is free of charge and entitles you to emergency medical treatment on the same basis as a national of that country. This card is NOT a substitute for travel insurance. This card is available from your local Health Board or online at ehic.ie
HEALTH & MEDICATION
If you are traveling to countries that carry the risk of Malaria or other diseases Hep A, Typhoid, West Nile Virus etc you should consult your doctor to discuss possible health risks especially if you have an existing medial condition. If you take medication on a regular basis you should ask your get your doctor to prescribe/type out all medications you are taking with you, photocopy several times and laminate these sheets. Also always keep your medication in its original package when traveling.
Some diseases or illnesses and various types of food poisoning - can be contracted from consumption of contaminated food or water, especially where standards of hygiene are bad. If you are visiting such areas, you should avoid certain foodstuffs, especially dairy products, salads, seafood, and drink only bottled water even to clean your teeth.
DRIVING
Make sure that your driving licence is valid and bring it with you. Some countries outside Europe may require you to hold an International Driving Permit in addition to your Irish driving licence. Check this prior to departure with the Embassy of the country concerned. Make sure that you are properly insured for driving while overseas and that you carry your insurance policy with you at all times.
MONEY
Travelers’ cheques (log serial numbers somewhere safe) and credit cards are the safest way to carry funds. Check with your travel agent prior to departure about the best way to carry funds. You should always carry a small amount of local money to pay bus, taxi fares or make small purchases or telephone calls etc
ELECTRICS
Electrical plugs and sockets may need special adapters to enable you to use electrical appliances such as hair dryers, shavers, etc brought from Ireland. These adapters can be purchased at airports.