Pre-Departure To-Do List

The short list of things to do before departure:

• Call banks and get information regarding fees for international use of debit and credit cards as well as notify them of travel plans
• Buy electric plug adapters and converters
• Buy a map, guidebook & phrasebook (if not fluent in the destination's language)
  
• Purchase travel insurance
• Pick and Buy a EuRail pass
• Get all prescriptions filled in a sufficient quantity for the duration of the trip
• Research what the climate is like and pack clothing accordingly