Having traveled extensively over the years there are a few lessons that I’ve learned that can be helpful when planning a vacation abroad or a business trip overseas.  Always keep your passport up to date, pack according the flight regulations, arrive at any airport a few hours early and do plan for waiting wherever you go, it is unavoidable, so bring a book or a news paper to keep yourself busy.  And most importantly, don’t forget to find out the currency exchange rates and then covert your dollars into whatever foreign currency you will be using on your trip.  All of these tips can ensure a more organized trip.