International Travel Tips
Perhaps you are a seasoned traveler, in which case you probably do not need the information on this page. However, if you do not have much experience traveling outside your own country, you might take a moment to look at the travel tips offered below.
When traveling outside your own country it is always a good idea to carry a small amount of the relevant currency for each country that you stop in during your journey. Credit Cards are not always accepted in the food courts and convenience stores at airports.
At large international airports theft is always a risk. Make sure that you always keep your hand luggage with you at all times and keep money, credit cards, passport, tickets and other valuables in a safe place. Try not to openly show where you keep these items and try to avoid using large bills when you shop.
When packing there are a few things to keep in mind. You will have to carry your own luggage in between flights and when you transfer from international to national travel in Stockholm, so do not pack more than you can carry. Try to pack fewer and larger bags, as keeping track of many different things increases the risk of forgetting or misplacing one of them. In addition, make sure to check the weight limitations for luggage for all the legs of your journey, as the weight restrictions may vary with different carriers and between international and domestic flights. Paying for excess weight can be very expensive.
You always have to carry your luggage through customs yourself, even if you have checked it all the way to Umeå.
If you will be traveling for more than 24 hours, it would be a good idea to provide your family with your travel itinerary just in case something should happen during your journey.
