International Travelers（国际旅游）

Whether you’re travelling abroad for a week or starting life anew as a nomad, there are a few tricks of the trade that you should know before going abroad. Take a look at these globetrotting tips so you can better navigate (and enjoy) your international adventures.

Credit Cards without Foreign Transaction Fees

It’s great to have a little extra cash when you’re travelling, so make sure you’re not getting charged with credit card fees on your adventures. Foreign transaction fees can really add up, with some ranging as high as 3%. Instead, check out a variety of cards that waive these fees or earn you travel points, meaning you can spend more money kayaking, eating lobster on a beach or just sharing a pint with the locals.

Make a Travel Plan

Wherever you’re going, make sure someone knows about it, specifically the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). STEP is a free service that allows you to enroll your trip with the U.S. Embassy or consulate that you’ll be visiting. If there’s an emergency, they’ll be able to help, and they’ll communicate the situation with your family or friends. So make a detailed plan, include documentation that shows where you are and how long you’ll be there, and then upload it with STEP.

Currency Conversion App

When you’re travelling abroad, you might come across merchants offering a dynamic currency conversion. This is where merchants allow you to pay in your own currency (instead of the local currency), which they explain is a convenience to you, the traveler. Unfortunately, these “services” often come with a price, running around 2-3% (which is about the same as a foreign transaction fee).

Instead, just get a currency converter app for your phone, which will allow you to skip the need for a dynamic currency conversion. Take a look at the Currency App, as well as other useful apps for travelling abroad.

Get Educated

Before you go anywhere, you should have at least a broad knowledge of the cultural, national and political situation happening at your destination. You should also take a look at health conditions (should you drink the water?), common types of crime and entry regulations. Most importantly, do a little recon on the food situation. If you’re worried about adjusting to the culinary changes, make a contingency plan and scope out foods you know you can eat.

Global Entry

If you’re going to be travelling to and from the United States on a regular basis (here’s looking at you, business people), you should definitely consider Global Entry. While it costs $100, you will be swimming in travel benefits. Global Entry allows you to skip lines at customs and passport control when you’re coming back to the U.S. It also means you qualify for things like TSA PreCheck, which speeds up your carry-on baggage process.

In order to qualify for Global Entry, you’ll need to apply online and go through an interview. If you’d like to learn about all the details, check them out here.

Switch Out the Phone

Instead of being hit with fees on your cell phone’s international calling plan, you should think about switching to a new phone when you get to your destination. Depending on where you’re going (and how long you’re staying), you may be able to purchase a local cell phone and either stock it with minutes or purchase a domestic plan.

If you’re bouncing around between different countries (or continents), this may not be a realistic option for you. And if you can’t fathom being separated from your current cellphone, check out these tips for using your smartphone overseas.

Don’t Get Robbed

This may seem like an obvious one, but you should avoid (or at least be wary of) wearing conspicuous clothing or jewelry when travelling. When in doubt, don’t look like a tourist. This is easier said than done in certain countries and cultures, but taking the time to research your destination’s dress code could be the difference of you getting pickpocketed or not. You should also be travelling with a buddy, which typically makes you less of a target.

Do you have any tips for international travel? Let us know in the comments below!

翻译

无论你在国外一个星期或开始新的生活作为一个流浪者，还有，你应该在出国之前知道这个行业的一些技巧。看看这些提示，环游世界，所以你可以更好地导航（享受），您的国际冒险。

信用卡没有外国交易费

这是伟大的，有你旅行的时候一点点额外的现金，所以一定要确保你没有得到你的冒险被控信用卡费用。国外交易费用真的可以积少成多，一些不等高达3％。相反，检查出的各种各样的卡免除这些费用，或赚取您的旅行点，这意味着你可以花更多的钱划独木舟，在海滩上食用龙虾或只是与当地人分享一品脱。

做一个旅行计划

无论你走到哪里去，确保有人知道它，特别是智能旅行者招生计划（STEP）。STEP是一项免费服务，让您报名参加与美国大使馆或领事馆，你将要访问您的行程。如果有紧急情况，他们将能够帮助，他们会与你的家人或朋友沟通的情况。所以，做一个详细的计划，包括文档，显示你在哪里，多久，你会在那里，然后用STEP上传。

货币转换应用

当你出国旅游时，您可能会遇到商户提供动态货币转换。这是商家让你在你自己的货币（而不是当地货币），他们解释是为了方便你，旅客支付。不幸的是，这些“服务”往往带有一个价格，运行2-3％左右（大约是一样的外国交易费）。

相反，只为你的手机的货币转换应用程序，它可以让你跳过一个动态货币转换的需要。看一看在货币应用程序，以及出国出境其他有用的应用程序。

拿学历

你去任何地方之前，您应该至少在文化，国家和政治局势在目的地发生了广泛的知识。你也应该看看卫生条件（你应该喝的水？），常见类型的犯罪和入境规定。最重要的是，这样做对粮食形势有点侦察。如果你担心调整到烹饪的变化，做出来的食品的应急计划和范围，你知道你可以吃了。

全球入境

如果你将要往返美国的定期（这里的看着你，商务人士），你一定要考虑全球入境。虽然它花费$ 100时，你会在旅游好处游泳。全球入境允许跳过在海关和护照控制线，当你回来的美国这也意味着你有资格之类的东西TSA预先检查，这将加快您的随身行李的过程。

为了有资格获得全球入境，你需要在网上申请并通过面试。如果您想了解所有的细节，检查出来这里。

切换出电话

而不是用收费被打在你的手机国际通话计划，你应该想想，当你到达目的地切换到新的手机。根据你要去的地方（和你住多久），您可以购买当地的手机，要么股吧用分钟或购买国内的计划。

如果你在不同的国家（或大陆）之间蹦跳着，这可能不是你一个现实的选择。如果你无法捉摸从当前的手机分开，看看这些提示海外使用智能手机。

不要让被抢

这似乎是一个明显的例子，但是你应该避免（或至少警惕的）旅行时穿着显眼的衣服或饰品。有疑问时，不要看起来像一个游客。这是说起来容易，在某些国家和文化做的，但考虑到研究你的目的地的着装也越来越pickpocketed还是不是你的不同的时间。你也应该用一个哥们，通常会让你少一个目标的旅行。

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