Have your local knowledge at the ready
Understanding what awaits you in a new country you are visiting will be crucial to ensuring a successful or enjoyable trip. The last thing you will want is to fall foul of the regulations in a country and ruin the trip when it could have been avoided with a tiny bit of research. It takes minutes to prepare before you leave.
1 The Factbook
World Factbook & Atlas is a simple app containing a complex array of information. It covers everything from the geography to government to transportation in a variety of countries.
2 The official detail
Head over to gov.uk/foreign-traveladvice to find up-to-date security information on more than 200 countries. This is one to bookmark and make sure you refer to before you travel abroad.
3 Understand the risks
A supplemental source of advice is available at intelligent-protection.co.uk which includes risk reports that are quick and easy to read for most of the countries you are likely to visit.
4 The ban
The 2017 electronics ban is something you will want to familiarise yourself with if you are taking your Apple gear with you. Head to https://bit.ly/2lblvue as a good place to start.
5 Check your airline
Your airline’s website should display travel advice and also detail specific restrictions for countries it serves. You can also ring them if you are unsure about anything.