Christmas is the season to celebrate with your friends and family. If you are traveling back home for Christmas this year, let’s be prepared as Christmas is around the corner! To help you organise we’ve gathered a checklist to keep track of your to-do things before you start your holidays. Get cash and a credit card Research the currency exchange rates in your origin and destination, as it might be a good idea to take cash with you and exchange it when you arrive at your destination . Make sure your card(s) work abroad and you know your credit card(s) charges for foreign currency and abroad transactions. Valid Passport Make sure your passport is still effective in advance and avoid heartbreak by checking this prior to the day before travelling. Make sure you have a travel insurance Just in case, don’t forget to have a valid travel insurance. Getting caught out at this time of year would be a real frustration! Research your mobile roaming charges Roaming charges might be expensive if you haven’t check the rates and options with your mobile provider before travelling. Send your Christmas gifts A good option is to buy your Christmas gifts ahead of schedule so you can ship them overseas. But if you are bring them with your luggage, make sure you wrap them well to avoid any damage. After planning and sorting all the details out for your trip home, perhaps it’s time for you to also emotionally prepare yourself for your travel back home. Hope you have a happy Christmas with your family and friends!