Traveling overseas is a fun and exciting experience. However, when it's your first time you will want to plan well in advance to ensure you have everything you need to have a fun and safe trip. This SlideShare presentation will help you to prepare for your first big trip abroad.

1. Are You A Global Travel Virgin?
Everything You Need to Know
About Your First Trip Abroad

2. Traveling the world can expose you to different
lifestyles, exotic foods, and vastly different
cultures. Are you prepared to take a trip across
the globe? If it’s going to be your first time,
there are some things you have to prepare for
before you jet set off to a destination outside
the United States.

3. Safety
As a US citizen, safety is the utmost importance
when traveling abroad so it’s beneficial to
research where the nearest US Embassy or
Consulate is located at the country you are
visiting. They offer emergency assistance 24
hours a day, 365 days a year, to make sure you
have an information you may need in case of
trouble. Be sure you know their contact
information because it may come in handy
during a time of need.

4. Passport
Most US citizens must use a US passport to
travel overseas and to re-enter the United
States. A passport is an internationally accepted
document that verifies your identity and your
citizenship. So before you start looking for
vacation rentals in France or other parts of the
world, start with getting your passport.

5. Driving
Do you plan on renting a car or driving while on
vacation? If so, you may need to obtain an
International Driving Permit. Driving overseas can
be much different than driving in the United States
because many countries use different
measurements of speed, altered driving signals, and
even drive on opposite sides of the road. Conduct
some research on the country you are visiting from
their specific Embassy and you will often be guided
into the right direction on how to obtain such
permits and auto insurances.

6. Health
No one likes to get sick on vacation and that
could be problematic if it happens overseas. A
general rule of thumb is to contact your health
insurance provider and ask them about your
coverage. If your medical insurance can’t cover
you in a specific country, you have the option of
purchasing supplemental travel insurance that
can protect you in case of emergency treatment.

7. Now that you have the basics covered, you can
begin planning your trip to an exciting
destination across the globe!