Rossen Reports: Do this before traveling this summer

Uh Yeah. Before you go on your trip, here's *** cool packing tip. I just did this when I went to *** city I'd never been to before. Do *** quick search of packing list for, let's say Florence Italy in June, it'll generate *** bunch of ideas. You didn't even think of it helps next. Download Google maps and Google translate so you can use them offline if you don't have, you know Wi Fi on Google Maps, drop pins to save different places. You're going then search the city you'll be visiting, then tap download offline map for Google translate. I want you to click the icon right here at the top, right? And then download languages and choose the foreign language. You're actually gonna need also take pictures of your travel related documents, even your passport, take *** photo. If you lose it, you have to go to the US Embassy to get *** new one. That photo can help prove us citizenship. Finally notified your credit card company and bank. If you're going out of the country, why? Because that way if you charge something, they're not gonna think it's fraud and deny it. And you can buy stuff back to you.

Updated: 3:22 PM CDT May 30, 2024

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Rossen Reports: Do this before traveling this summer

Updated: 3:22 PM CDT May 30, 2024

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Summer travel season is here, and no matter where you’re heading off to, you’ll want to avoid issues that could ruin your trip. That’s why we’ve put together a checklist to help you get ready for your next vacation.Getting packedVisiting a new place and want to know what to pack? It may sound simple but always search your destination online first. A quick web search of “packing list for Florence, Italy in June” will generate a bunch of ideas you may not have even thought of. Download Google MapsOn Google Maps, drop pins to save all the different places you want to visit. Then search the city you plan to visit and click “download offline map.” Now you’ll be able to view your maps offline if you end up in a place with spotty internet access.Traveling abroadYou can also download Google Translate and use it offline. Open the app, click the icon on the top right, then click “download languages,” and choose whatever language you need. If you’re traveling out of the country, make sure you also notify your bank and credit card company. That way if you try to buy something, they won’t think it’s fraud and deny the charges.Take photos of your documentsMake sure you take photos of any travel-related documents you have, including your driver’s license and your passport. Even if you lose your passport and have to go to the U.S. Embassy to get a new one, having that photo can help prove U.S. citizenship.Have a question for Jeff Rossen? He’s answering your consumer questions every Friday in the new segment "Rossen Responds." Email your questions to him at RossenResponds@hearst.com.

Getting packed

Visiting a new place and want to know what to pack? It may sound simple but always search your destination online first. A quick web search of “packing list for Florence, Italy in June” will generate a bunch of ideas you may not have even thought of.

Download Google Maps

On Google Maps, drop pins to save all the different places you want to visit. Then search the city you plan to visit and click “download offline map.” Now you’ll be able to view your maps offline if you end up in a place with spotty internet access.

Traveling abroad

You can also download Google Translate and use it offline. Open the app, click the icon on the top right, then click “download languages,” and choose whatever language you need. If you’re traveling out of the country, make sure you also notify your bank and credit card company. That way if you try to buy something, they won’t think it’s fraud and deny the charges.

Take photos of your documents

Make sure you take photos of any travel-related documents you have, including your driver’s license and your passport. Even if you lose your passport and have to go to the U.S. Embassy to get a new one, having that photo can help prove U.S. citizenship.

Have a question for Jeff Rossen? He’s answering your consumer questions every Friday in the new segment "Rossen Responds." Email your questions to him at RossenResponds@hearst.com.

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