Trick Expeerienced Travellers Used

Here are some top trips from a travel columnist at the New York Times:

1. Carry two credit cards separately. If one is stolen and the account is frozen, you can still feed and house yourself.
2. Airline pillowcases usually aren't changed every flight. If this bothers you, bring your own.
3. Unless you're traveling in a tropical country, pack gloves: Hands get cold on the most unexpected dates.
4. The international Association for Medical Assistance to Travelers has a directory of English-speaking doctors overseas who make office and hotel calls.
5. Don't pack more than you can lug up two flights of stairs.
6. ATMs and computer systems get knocked out, so keep cash on you. A faxed confirmation gets you into your hotel if the reservation system fails.
7. Bring film and camera batteries. Shopping for special size of film where you don't speak the language is hard.