Make Like MacGyver
Whether you need safety
pins to fix a wardrobe
malfunction or breath mints
to fix, well … you know … these
items will handle just about any
non-medical emergency.
¢ Salt (for saltwater gargling)
¢ Super Glue® to fix broken
heels or glasses—or just
about anything
¢ Stain-removing pen or other
instant stain remover
¢ Clear nail polish for runs
in stockings
FOREIGN
TRAVE L
TIPS
If an international travel
slate is new to your
speaking schedule,
a few extra planning
considerations can keep
the extra miles from
delivering extra stress.
¢Get current on routine
vaccinations, such as
tetanus and MMR.
¢ Visit cdc.gov/travel
for a full list of health
warnings and vaccination
recommendations
by destination.
¢Ask your insurance
carrier if your plan covers
overseas emergencies.
If not, research your
supplemental
insurance options.
¢Pack a portable
water filter.
¢Get an international
roaming plan so you can
call in case of emergency.
¢Download a translation
app on your smartphone
to help you communicate
with medical personnel.
¢ Sewing kit
¢ Lint roller
¢ Dryer sheet to eliminate
static cling
¢ Tea towel to protect
clothing from hotel irons
¢ A fully charged power
bank for your devices
¢ Plastic bags in various
sizes, for everything from
storing dirty laundry to
saving leftover snacks.
MORE SAVV Y
PACKING
For more smart packing
and travel tips, search
for “travel” at
speakermagazine.com.
