OK! You finally made it on to the plane! Got the exit row, and are sipping your first holiday drink. You are about to choose a movie when the flight attendant brings around the immigration cards. NOOOOOO. You’ve put everything in the overhead locker including passport.
Not a problem, because you are prepared! You’ve got your phone (now in flight mode) and a pen. It’s all you need!
It’s always good planning to take a note of travel documents, including Passport numbers and expiry dates, place of issue etc. I use a password App called 1password.
There are many different Apps like this, so use which ever one suits you.
I store all types of logins, like Facebook, travel apps, credit cards and secure notes, which can only be accessed by my fingerprint or a password. Security in mind, it’s a good idea when traveling to make sure you are using a location App like find my iPhone to keep track of your devices. If they are lost, or even stolen, you can locate them, and if needed erase all the data remotely. It’s also a good idea to have an alternate email address for password reset and recovery, separate to your most used emails.
Also, check the coverage amount on your travel insurance for Mobiles, laptops and tablets. Many companies will only pay up to a maximum depending on the age and condition of your device. Consider traveling with a burner phone if you are going to destinations with high crime rates.
In the secure notes, I put all the passport numbers, details of the Family members I’m traveling with. This makes it super easy to fill out immigration cards without having to pull out passports. Its quick, easy and also good to have a record of your documents you can access if needed. For example, if you use a cash card over seas, it may be a while since you’ve traveled and used it. No problem, you can quickly and securely check the pin if you need in the secure app. Make yourself Appy, enjoy the #festivaloflife.
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