If you are a foreign national always carry your passport, other travel documents and your money separately so that you would not lose them all together.

It is a good thing if you place a photocopy of your passport in each and every checked-in bag that you give at the airport. This will be helpful in case you lose your luggage.Keep extra photocopies of the relevant pages of your passport.This is needed for Indian permits.

When you order mineral water in a restaurant, make sure that the bottle is unsealed at the table.

One should always carry mosquito repellents and medicines.

Your bags should always be locked and clothes properly ironed. Fragile goods should be avoided.

Your entire luggage should be properly labelled and in fact carry an extra set of labels with you.

Always carry an extra set of lock and keys, just in case.

Do not travel with too much cash. Travellers' cheques are the best.

New shoes must be avoided.

Liquids should not be stored in a bottle or a bag. If necessary, seal the bottle with white tape.

Luggage should be waterproof.

Always confirm your plane tickets.

Carry a raincoat and umbrella if travelling in a rainy season.

Traveller's cheques are better than carrying cash.

Always ask shopkeepers for directions.

Always make a list of all the things you forgot while travelling and use the list before your next trip.