Traveling Tips

1. Make sure to tell your bank you are leaving the country and for how long.
2. Have all the bank emergency numbers written down in several places.
3. If you have a Visa/Mastercard make sure you have a pin on it. Or if it's chipped, make sure the chip is working.
4. Make copies of your passport information and give them to someone you trust in Canada. Have a second copy safely stashed somewhere with you on your trip.
5. Have a list of emergency contacts. Phone numbers, email, even if they're on Facebook/Twitter
6. Bring enough currency cash with you to pay for your accommodation and to purchase a SIM card/calling card and a few meals worth.
7. Make yourself aware of the transit system you're going to be using. i.e., Do they accept credit card payment on the trains? What time does the last train/bus run? Which station would be best to get to [enter city]? I have England pretty much covered if you have any questions.
8. Try your best not to over pack. If you forget socks, no worries, I know where we can pick some up for dirt cheap.
9. It's nice if you remember a wall adapter but not vital. You can pick one up in a hardware store. 
10. Remember to have locks on hand for your luggage when you're not at the airport. Never leave a suitcase unlocked in any room. That's just asking for theft.
11. Do not go about towns with a traveling bag. You'll stand out like a sore thumb.
12. If bringing a laptop, make sure you have keys or a way to secure it. Most towns/city have FREE wi-fi access as well.

I will be posting more when I think of them.