As much as you might want to jet off into the sunset and forget all about your responsibilities, there are a few mundane things to organize before you travel, and these are things that should not be overlooked. Alongside routine endeavors like buying travel insurance and alerting your bank of your movements, you also need to make sure your papers are in order! It can be hard to know what it is exactly that you need to prepare, so we’ve outlined the basics of what you need to organize if you want to avoid any paperwork nightmares.

Travel Insurance Documents

Everyone in the whole world knows by now that I am in love with Turkey. Whilst I was there, my schedule was too hectic to meet a new friend, Lisa Morrow, who lives and teaches in Istanbul. My loss – and next time! Isn’t it crazy, how life goes like that?

My grandfather was a history professor and Benjamin Franklin scholar. We grew up playing fun games with him - like giving him a random date and he'd tell us something cool that happened on that date, or he'd drop interesting tidbits about historical people, and we'd try to guess who they were - he built a love of history in us that has enriched our lives. Friends of mine recently penned a new book that I know he'd have loved: Philadelphia Liberty Trail: Trace the Path of America's Heritage.

Turkey – this ancient, complex culture calls to travelers. Whether you love food, music, culture, archaeology, friendly people, extraordinary landscapes, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, architecture, books, or art, Turkey has it all. If you’re planning a trip to Turkey, we’ve got you covered. 

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