Visiting a completely new place can bring a lot of excitement, but it can also be a bit scary and confusing. 【小题1】 To help make sure that your trip will go smoothly, follow these steps below.

Secure and double-check your passport.

【小题2】 In most countries, foreigners are required have their passports with them all the time. Frankly, it might increase the risk of your passport being lost. Instead, bring a paper copy.

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Once you’ve decided where to go, you need to check whether or not you’ll need a visa to travel. If you visit a country that requires one, make sure that you secure it before your flight. If you fail to do so, you won’t be allowed to board the plane, which can be a huge trouble and a waste of money.

Make sure that you can access your money overseas.

Check with your bank about international fees and whether they have partner banks in the country you’ll be visiting. 【小题4】

Plan your clothes and pack early.

Most of the time, people always forget things when they pack right before a fight. 【小题5】 If you have everything sorted out beforehand, your first trip abroad is more likely to go without unnecessary worries.

A new year calls for fresh travel plans. Reset with these encouraging trips, from Romanian walks to life lessons in the Himalayas.

A herd of the impressive bison, which last travelled herein 1919, have been brought back to Romania’s Tarcu Mountains range as part of a major re wilding project. Much Better Adventures, along with conservationists from WWF, runs four-day hard walkthrough the Carpathian Forest, with accommodation in safari-style camps. Plus, the chance to stop off for swims in mountain lakes and rivers. From $663. muchbetteradventures.com

Costa Rica is famous for its rich wildlife. Hands Up Holidays has partnered with a wildlife centre for trafficked animals to offer volunteering opportunities for visitors who want to help local wildlife conservation efforts but don’t fancy roughing it. Guests can learn more about the likes of spider monkeys, while bedding down in a five-star eco-hotel. From $7, 240 for 10 days. handsupholidays.com

If you’ve already ticked off a marathon and are keen to take your training up a level, add the Mongol 100 to your new year fitness resolutions. The objective is to cross the entire nation from north to south on foot, skate or bike. The race finishes at the Khovsgol Ice Festival, known for its traditional winter games and frozen sculptures. From $4, 750 for eight days. Mongo1100.com

It’s the 70th anniversary of Tenzing Norgay’s climbing of Mount Everest in 2023, though if you don’t fancy taking on the world’s highest peak, you can explore the surrounding Himalayas by absorbing yourself in the way of life of Sherpas in Nepal. Adventure Life runs tours through the Khumbu region, stopping at Sherpa villages to learn more about these fascinating communities. From $3,967 for 15 days. adventurelife.com

You may have your favorite family spots on Long Island where you frequently take the kids. But there may be unexpected places you haven't explored yet.

Animal Exhibit

Not only will you see fish, reptiles and amphibians here, but you'll also see baby alligators and other rescued animals. Kids can also learn about science and participate in programs and workshops throughout the year. The Animal Exhibit is also a hotspot for science-themed birthday parties.

The Mattituck Strawberry Festival

The Mattituck Strawberry Festival kicks off the summer season with sweet treats and more. Long Island is known for numerous and extremely popular fairs and festivals that take place throughout the year. Other summer festivals include the Sayville SummerFest, St. Rocco's Feast, Brookhaven Fair and more. The fall season offers the largest abundance of fairs and festivals, such as the Pickle Festival, Oyster Festival, Long Island Fall Festival and many Hallo ween-themed festivals in Nassau and Suffolk.

Home Depot Kids Workshop

Does your kid enjoy making things by hand? You may want to take a trip to Home Depot Kids Workshop. Offered on the first Saturday morning of each month, workshops allow little ones to build and craft items, such as a skateboard pencil box that they can decorate and keep.

Chuck E. Cheesed

As soon as you. walk through the doors you're instantly greeted by the sounds of other kids laughing as they play arcade games to win prizes and enjoy an animatronic show. After hours of play, check out their restaurant with kid-friendly options.