30 Things To Do BEFORE Traveling Abroad | Retirement Travelers #80

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We get many questions about our full time world travel, so we have decided to add a “How To” series to our channel to answer those questions and many more. Today, we share 30 things to do BEFORE traveling abroad to help with travel planning.
We think a travel abroad checklist can be very helpful when traveling internationally. There are many things you need to know before traveling abroad and we try to provide a concise summary of things we think are important in travel planning and preparation.
In our travel checklist, we discuss things like digital notebooks, going paperless, using VPN’s, travel apps and other travel tips. We also discuss important things regarding passports, visas, vaccinations and other important items to do before you travel abroad.
Additionally we talk about things you should do to make sure everything at home is taken care of as you travel the world. So whether you are already enjoying retirement, about to retire or just love to travel, we hope something on this list helps make your next travel abroad adventure a success.
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@user-qe6ts1dz9r Жыл бұрын

I always sit down with a notebook when watching! I pause it and write, pause and write! So much useful information. Thank you!!!

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Glad you find our content helpful. Wishing you many safe travels. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@mariadillon860 9 ай бұрын

Me too!! 😅

@angier2289 Жыл бұрын

One thing that may be useful (and that hopefully we never need to use) is to find out how to contact emergency responders in the country where you currently are.

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. That is a great suggestion and addition to our list. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@damianbengree8483 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for so many really good ideas. One thought that. comes to mind as a non American. Getting a US entry visa is time-consuming for most visitors, while going through US customs is often problematic if not a little intimidating.

@RetirementTravelers 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback and sharing the info for non-Americans. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@chavafinkler36 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your excellent suggestions. One added idea: Purchase a phrase book that contains basic phrases in the country you plan to visit. People in other parts of the world do not necessarily speak English, especially if you are going outside of major urban centres. Ultimately, it does not matter if you pronounce the words, just point to the English and let the person read the translation in their language. These days folks often use google translate or online dictionaries. That can lead to some humourous misunderstandings. A phrase book is more reliable than trying to sting words together that may have unrelated meanings in a second language.

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@jilllyons1091 4 ай бұрын

You can go to you local health dept and they can test you for what Vaccinations you have had

@RetirementTravelers 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@beverlyromine1224 2 жыл бұрын

Great, great list! Thanks for sharing this! I appreciate the “shout out” ! I love ❤️ being a small part of helping you two with this adventure! 🥰

@RetirementTravelers 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! We are so appreciative of all your help and support!

@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent job you two! Not sure if I heard you mention to notify your bank and credit card company ahead of time of what countries you will be visiting so they won’t think your cards have been compromised! Love the cloud file tip! Very helpful video!!! ~Cara 😊

@RetirementTravelers 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. In general that is a great tip about notifying credit cards and banks. Our credit card company said it wasn’t necessary, but sure that isn’t the case with some. John and Bev

@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers 2 жыл бұрын

@@RetirementTravelers we share the same love for Chase Sapphire however it was our daughters Bank of America debit card we learned the lesson. 😊

@erinlikesacornishpasty4703 Жыл бұрын

Yes, notify your bank! And if you use a credit union, consider opening a separate account at a bigger bank that has an international partner in your destination (s). When I lived in the UK, I had a VERY difficult time using my regular local credit union. They are best used in YOUR hometown and in YOUR immediate region. Just open an account at a big bank so you can actually, reliably access the ATM and avoid any surcharges.

@mirjamhoss2923 Жыл бұрын

It's a bliss to follow your videos. Thank you VERY MUCH for your encouragement and all the information you are providing on a continuous basis. You're walking your talking, and that makes all the difference.

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much and thanks for following along on our journey around the world. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@laura_and_shanman Жыл бұрын

FANTASTIC TIPS!!!!!

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@mattbailey9396 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the list! Thanks for putting it together! 💥

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed the list. Safe and happy travels, John and Bev

@anniesshenanigans3815 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Info.

@RetirementTravelers 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Glad you found it helpful. John and Bev

@kimberlylalley7255 2 жыл бұрын

Great advice! Thanks

@RetirementTravelers 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Glad you found it helpful. John and Bev

@jkopvo Жыл бұрын

Great tips - thanks!

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@nancyh.7420 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you.

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thank you. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@sculpturegrl1 Жыл бұрын

Great tips! Thanks so much!

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Glad you found it helpful and safe travels. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@mosbys7062 Жыл бұрын

great list!

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Glad you found it helpful. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@johnmarquez8556 Жыл бұрын

Great info!

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@jihuff1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you again for your thoughtful sharing of all the things you deem important when traveling for long periods of time abroad. It's mind boggling!

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Glad you are enjoying our channel. Hope you can follow along on our journey. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@jagsterr1 11 ай бұрын

Fabulous information - thank you!

@RetirementTravelers 11 ай бұрын

Thanks. Glad it was helpful! John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@gpdoyon 5 ай бұрын

So many great tips. Thanks!

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@eigobike3929 2 жыл бұрын

Subscribed x 30 !

@RetirementTravelers 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@carlaseier9735 10 ай бұрын

SO helpful 👍👍👍

@RetirementTravelers 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. Glad you think so! Safe travels, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@jumpskirt Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the thoughtful list of things to know before traveling abroad!

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@pandabearoceanpark Жыл бұрын

such a helpful list! I saved the video and will check off one by one when time comes to travel aboard!

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Glad you found it helpful. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@teachmywordministries277 Жыл бұрын

Excellent list of "To Do's!" This is great information. Love the specifics and details you offer in your videos.

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks and glad you found our information helpful. Safe travels. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@melmcd176 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such an awesome and comprehensive list of things to do before traveling!! There were things on this list I'd never thought of! You both saved me and I will reference the video many times in the future.

@RetirementTravelers 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Glad you found the list useful. John and Bev

@MagentaOtterTravels 2 жыл бұрын

This is such a useful video!!! Cram packed with useful advice 👍👍

@RetirementTravelers 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Glad you found it helpful. John and Bev

@kaceykelly7222 Жыл бұрын

THIS IS AWESOME! Thanks so much for taking the time to do this; it is the most comprehensive list I have seen. I am ready to do some traveling!!

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks and so glad you found it helpful. Hope you can follow along on our journey around the world. Safe travels and many blessings, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@ChipyRose Жыл бұрын

This is sheer brilliance! So much wisdom! Thank you! I just discovered you and am hooked! I will look at all your videos, blog, etc. Great job!!!

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. We hope you enjoy our channel. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@LovingLifeHitchedUp 2 жыл бұрын

Very important and helpful tips. Global entry for sure. Makes your life so much easier. Smart to have a family member collecting your mail. Good advice about the prescriptions. Continued safe travels. Loving your travel vlogs. Been watching them on our big screen tv and the footage is fantastic.

@RetirementTravelers 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Glad you found it helpful and good to know our content plays well on the big screen. 😉 Safe travels and enjoy the rally. John and Bev

@Paul-yd6rr Жыл бұрын

GREAT LIST! I like that you added not just what by why and how. We have done many of these things, but not all.... We will be updating our habits. Thank you

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Glad you found them helpful. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@barbaraaspengen9810 10 ай бұрын

Seems like to much work lots of things to remember I'm glad you enjoy 😊

@RetirementTravelers 10 ай бұрын

Lots of learning, but very rewarding. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@lindagirl1140 Жыл бұрын

This is really good although a bit overwhelming!

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks. You CAN do it. Keep following along and hopefully we can help guide you. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@vmichelita 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent and actionable information!! And lots of it is just common sense even if you aren't traveling full time! Spreadsheets, spreadsheets, spreadsheets 😂

@RetirementTravelers 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. You are right, some of this makes sense whether you are traveling or not. Spreadsheets do rock. 😉 John and Bev

@DavidSmith-lp5tz 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative video. I took notes, on my iPad, and stored them on a cloud.

@MagentaOtterTravels 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, well done! 👍

@RetirementTravelers 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👏 We’ll done. John and Bev

@yogisurfrunner1925 2 жыл бұрын

Great list you two! On your electronic list (Ive done list for several euro trips) also a good idea to keep track of credit/debit card info and the emergency 800# to the bank in case of loss or theft…

@RetirementTravelers 2 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion. Thanks 😊 John and Bev

@MagentaOtterTravels 2 жыл бұрын

The VPN let’s me finish binge watching my favourite shows! There was no way I could come to England all summer and miss the series finale of This Is Us! Lol

@RetirementTravelers 2 жыл бұрын

That would be so bad to miss your show!!! VPN’s are helpful. John and Bev

@melissatravelgal Жыл бұрын

Cell phone e-sim cards make it so easy! No more replacing tiny SIM cards. Requires a fairly recent phone but it’s worth it. I have an iPhone XR.

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Great suggestion. Thanks. We are getting IPhone 14’s next year and plan to use the e-Sim cards. Thanks, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@heidixxx2454 10 ай бұрын

Appreciate the info on storing papers online. I've been hesitant to make that leap. You even have social security cards scanned in!! Even with a house, living in the US, storing all online has value. Where I live, coastal earthquake and tsunami a danger. Elsewhere, floods and wildfires make a secure location for documents a necessity. In case of an entire wipe-out, online the only "safe" haven, unless one has presence of mind to grab the E-bag on the run with current list of all account numbers!

@RetirementTravelers 10 ай бұрын

Glad you found it helpful. Safe travels, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@TrekkingwithMikeandDeb 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for recommending that we get our vaccinations together. I have been dragging my feet. I can think of things that are more fun and interesting. We'd we will get on it. We are lagging in a few areas.

@RetirementTravelers 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and glad we could help. It is not the most glamorous part, but necessary. We highly recommend putting all your vaccination records on a single page for easy reference. Safe travels, John and Bev

@erinaustin9968 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful information! My global entry took almost 2 years to complete and I had to travel out of state for the interview. If you have prescriptions for medicine you may not be able to bring it abroad depending on the amount and type of medication it is.

@RetirementTravelers 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info and sorry to hear about your slow global entry process. John and Bev

@melissatravelgal Жыл бұрын

This is super valuable information. Thank you! We hope to see you soon! #dreamofexpatlife

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks and so glad you are enjoying our content. We are also providing content on website, so sign up for our newsletter. Thanks and safe travels. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@harveyh3696 Жыл бұрын

A+

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@dbibbyma Жыл бұрын

I love your list and approve of all the tips, especially using WhatsApp and getting a 52-page passport. I would only add getting a cell phone that supports DUAL SIM. This convenience option came in handy for me in many a country.

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Great addition. Thanks. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@brianevans8529 Жыл бұрын

Very informative video! At 9:55 you suggest minimizing the number of booking sites. Can you share the site(s) you use most often? Thanks

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

We tend to use Airbnb and Booking .com most of the time. We use a variety of apps for plane, bus and train, depending where we are at. Thanks for watching. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@jenamann3484 Жыл бұрын

Great job, very thorough and helpful. Hope you are enjoying your travels.

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks. So glad you enjoyed. We hope you like our website as well. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@joycem2795 Жыл бұрын

Great tips! Would like to learn more about the trip cancellation and evac coverage with the Chase Sapphire credit card you have. Is this coverage enough on it’s own or do you need supplemental insurance for medical emergencies, trip cancellation, etc.

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks. We try to use the Chase card for all our travel. You can go online and just google chase reserve evacuation insurance and trip cancellation and find out much more detail. Be sure to read all the fine print. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@lareekline8232 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for these helpful videos! What is the best Travel Insurance, in your experience?

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

We typically book through our travel credit card and use the provided insurance. We are investigating options for a cruise next year. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@jocunningham 2 жыл бұрын

Charles Schwab reimburses ATM charges monthly. Great exchange rates too!

@RetirementTravelers 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much the great tip! John and Bev

@kevincross1240 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure if I missed the one about decent Health Care coverage overseas.

@RetirementTravelers 2 жыл бұрын

We have a high deductible retiree policy in the US. We have found medical care to be SO much cheaper overseas, just to pay out of pocket. We haven’t reached our deductible in any recent year. John and Bev

@lareekline8232 Жыл бұрын

Thanks much! I need to look into your credit card as I don't think my travel points cover insurance.

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

We've been pleased with the Chase Sapphire Reserve. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@lareekline8232 Жыл бұрын

@@RetirementTravelers I remember you mentioning that. Thanks!

@anna_m59 Жыл бұрын

The problem with international driver license is that only for one year ! AAA card is a large paper piece. I just got it and later I saw I could get a card through a company located in Texas.

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

We’ve only been required to show it one time in two years!! Also, we’ve heard of scams with obtaining from people other than AAA, but not confirmed. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@growsinhouseherbiculturali1100 Жыл бұрын

Full time travel is exhausting! Do you ever take ‘hotel days’ where you just chill out in your room for a day? Ps…go to Lesvos!

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

We travel full time and definitely take down days! Lesvos is on our list! Thanks. John and Bev

@lisagmahling1151 2 жыл бұрын

Hi guys! We sure are learning a ton from you! This was a super helpful video. We are curious if you continue to purchase World Nomad Insurance throughout your travels. I see that it seems to run for 6 months at a time. Any tips here? Many thanks, Lisa & Greg

@RetirementTravelers 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and so glad to hear. We have kept our US retiree insurance because we both have pre-existing conditions. We have found treatments overseas to be so much cheaper, we will likely never get near our deductible. We plan to travel to Medellin Colombia each year for preventative care. Hope this helps, John and Bev

@lisagmahling1151 2 жыл бұрын

@@RetirementTravelers Very helpful, thank you!

@sbkpilot1 2 жыл бұрын

Port your US number to Google Voice so you can still receive calls when using other SIMs :)

@RetirementTravelers 2 жыл бұрын

Great info. Thanks so much for sharing. Very helpful. John and Bev

@keylargorealtor1380 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Question about your statement you purchase your prescription medications abroad. Please tell us, do you use your US doctors prescription or do you see new doctors? How does that work? Thank you

@RetirementTravelers 2 жыл бұрын

We still talk with our US doctor about the need for medications, but we don’t need a prescription. We bought everything we needed in Colombia for a fraction of the US cost with NO prescriptions!! We plan to go back next January for exams and purchase more medication for 2023. Let us know if we can help further. John and Bev

@ra9r Жыл бұрын

You should add Google Voice to the list. When traveling abroad long term we moved our phone number to Google Voice so we could continue to deal with 2FA for our banks etc without having to maintain a US mobile plan.

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that feedback. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@susiestaton5544 Жыл бұрын

May be a stupid question but what is 2FA?

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

@@susiestaton5544 There are no stupid questions. 2-factor authentication. It is when you have to type in an additional code for security purposes. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@carlaseier9735 11 ай бұрын

@lauramaryland @retirementtravelers I've been able to get my banking 2FA to 'push' the code right into the field for the code. I do it on my phone so I'm not positive what would happen on another device. It has been a huge help in that headache. We are Canadians. Don't know if this is available in the US.

@heidixxx2454 10 ай бұрын

How do you get new walking shoes?

@RetirementTravelers 10 ай бұрын

We order new walking/running shoes every 6 months when we are back in the US. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@sweetsimpleslowlife2709 Жыл бұрын

Apparently there are electronic SIM cards aka ESim…have you heard of this and maybe looked into getting it? Thank you for sharing your thoughts 😊

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Great thought. We are getting new phones next year and plan to go with the eSIM. We will still use Google Fi, but after 3 months or so they stop your data if you don’t return to US. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@nicollekuna3108 Жыл бұрын

Yes check which ones as not all phones are able to accommodate an E Sim.

@terriratliff9638 10 ай бұрын

Do you have a recommendation for travel insurance?

@RetirementTravelers 10 ай бұрын

We typically don't buy travel insurance for a variety of reasons and do a number of things to reduce our risk. We will likely do a video on this at some point, so stay tuned. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@FitoDpYmAchadoPadron 8 ай бұрын

Any global medical insurance needed or just keep what we got in the states, and pay extra for what we’ll potentially need when abroad? (Have no idea if a gobal Medical insurance exist )

@RetirementTravelers 8 ай бұрын

We don't global insurance. We just use our US based coverage and pay out of pocket overseas (usually much lower costs) Safe travels, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@dianashelton1371 6 ай бұрын

I am not expecting you to endorse a product, I was wondering which cloud you use

@RetirementTravelers 6 ай бұрын

We use a secured cloud vault through our retirement financial advisors. We keep all of our financial and estate documents with them. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@DeanRamser Жыл бұрын

Excellent advice! We are traveling to Ukraine next spring, so this video reminds us of what we need to do before leaving the US. Thank you, John & Bev!

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@joangravelle8455 11 ай бұрын

Ukraine? You are aware there's a war going on there right now.

@GrumpyYank26 Жыл бұрын

Question: do you have to keep your meds in their original labelled pharmacy container??

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

We are not advocating this, but due to the fact we travel for several months, we simply don't have room to keep everything in original packaging. We keep the amount we need for each segment in plastic bags and always keep a listing of the prescriptions with us. We've never been stopped in that past 2 years. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@GrumpyYank26 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@berg8970 Жыл бұрын

I would just use an electronic mail service to receive all your mail. You can read all your mail online and decide what mail you want to have sent to you or a designated address. Charles Schwab will reimburse all atm fees regardless of where you are in the world at the end of every month.

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@ra9r Жыл бұрын

How do you renew the international drivers license while abroad?

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

We return to the US twice a year to visit kids and family. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@DrCliffrk Жыл бұрын

Where do I get the list of 30 tips in writing?

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Great question! We plan to put it on our website, but not there yet. We have been so busy with travel and videos. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@MagentaOtterTravels 2 жыл бұрын

I love WhatsApp!!! Especially because I’m trying to not use Facebook or Facebook messenger anymore

@RetirementTravelers 2 жыл бұрын

We just love WhatsApp. It has. Even so helpful.

@laura_and_shanman Жыл бұрын

How often do you travel back to the USA?

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

2 long family visits each year. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@Jen-qb9cl 10 ай бұрын

Hi how did you learn edit videos

@RetirementTravelers 10 ай бұрын

Bev taught herself Final Cut Pro X by watching a million KZfaq videos! I would be remiss if I didn't mention that she has a great sense of design and style! John

@michaelokeefe1562 Жыл бұрын

Local sim is importantt How do you handle 2 step bank verification of you do not have a US ptn

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Our phones have 2 numbers. With our US numbers we can still receive text messages, verifications, etc. John and Bev

@GrumpyYank26 Жыл бұрын

@@RetirementTravelers each phone has 2 numbers associated with it? Is there a video where u go into more detail about this? Which vpn do you recommend? Thanks!!

@diannekocer2058 6 ай бұрын

Have you tried using an international SIM card?

@RetirementTravelers 6 ай бұрын

Yes, all the time. We use Airalo and it works great. Happy trails, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@musicmarlene Жыл бұрын

what is VPN?

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

It stands for Virtual Private Network and helps protect you when using a public network. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@SharonR1105 2 жыл бұрын

I was just curious what you ended up doing with Annie? I noticed you don't have your dog with you.

@RetirementTravelers 2 жыл бұрын

Our little sweetie 🐶 is a spoiled princess living at John’s sister’s house in Florida. We miss her, but know this is best for her. After spending 4 months on the road in Central America without her (because of the silly CDC ruling) we realized just how difficult this life would be on her. John and Bev

@SharonR1105 2 жыл бұрын

@@RetirementTravelers You are so fortunate you had someone to take her. We have a 20 mos old golden retriever, so most travel with the dog is out for us unless we got an RV for US travel. I imagine navigating foreign countries is hard enough without trying to figure out what to do with a dog. CDC ruling was probably a blessing in disguise for you.

@RetirementTravelers 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it was definitely a blessing in disguise! John and Bev

@johnnybq2 Жыл бұрын

You talk a lot about vaccinations … how many have you taken?

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

We just got up to date for world travel. Hep A & B, rabies, yellow fever, and Japanese encephalitis. Hope this helps. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/