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Where should I go abroad for the first time?
The 10 Best Cities for First-Time International Travelers
- Barcelona. Gaudi’s iconic Sagrada Familia, in Barcelona’s Eixample.
- Lisbon. The Iberian Peninsula is packed with traveler-friendly cities, including Madrid, Porto, Sevilla, Valencia, and — of course — Barcelona.
- Copenhagen.
- Siem Reap and Phnom Penh.
- Sydney.
- Paris.
- Costa Rica (100 Percent Not a City — We Know)
- Madrid.
What do you need to know before traveling?
Before heading out there are a few things that might help you make the most of the adventure:
- Pick the right season to go.
- Plan in advance but stay flexible.
- Know the visa requirements.
- Think about Festivals.
- Research but let the magic happen.
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- Travel with people you like.
- Be open-minded and embrace the bizarre.
What do you look for in a country?
There are many factors that go into your choice of a new home country: climate, political stability, crime, proximity to the U.S. for a quick flight home, cost, language and customs, etc. Many people chose to expatriate to places like Panama, Costa Rica, Belize, or the Philippines for these reasons.
How do I prepare for a vacation abroad?
To help you get prepared, here’s a checklist of things to keep in mind before heading to the airport:
- Get a passport.
- Get any necessary visas.
- Visit the doctor.
- Find out how to communicate with home.
- Get insured.
- Develop a budget.
- Learn about your destination.
- Pack.
How do I prepare for my first foreign country visit?
Security & Health
- Check-in with your doctor and insurance carrier.
- Bring copies of your passport.
- Leave a copy of your passport.
- Register with your embassy.
- Look up the monetary conversion before you go.
- Make sure your credit card will work in the country you’re visiting.
What do you do in a country?
7 Things to do in Every Country You Visit
- Learn some basic words and phrases in the language.
- Eat street food.
- Eat at a highly reviewed restaurant.
- Eat at a place recommended by a local.
- Take a cooking class.
- Explore the outdoors.
- Do something you didn’t plan on.
- 10 Things to do Before Your Big Trip.