1. TRAVEL TIPS THIS PRESENTATION RUNS AUTOMATICALLY (C) 2010,INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN JOURNEYS

2. The official money of Greece is the Euro. Rate at 3/1/10 1 Euro = @$1.35 US ($13.50 US = 10 Euros) Be sure to carry small coins in local currency.

3. UUse ATMs PPin must be 4 digits Change it, if necessary, and try it out before leaving on the trip. CCheck with your bank before departure re: ATM status in destination country

4. OONE carry-on Max 22”X18”x10” Able to lift to overhead OONE suitcase Max 98”X39”X31” 50 POUNDS CCan also carry a purse OR a laptop

5. PPlan for variations in weather - warm/cold/rain BBring casual clothing, underwear, nighties, sweater/light jacket, rain poncho TThink layers TThink washable, wrinkle-free, cool and compact. MMINIMUM jewelry. CComfortable shoes are a MUST! (lots of uneven walkways)

6. Wear layers and comfortable shoes The climate in Greece and other Mediterranean countries is similar to the climate in Florida and California

7. Modest Dress is Required Men-Trousers - Women-Skirts Ask your guide

8. PPlan for medication, health and hygiene needs. (You may not be able to run out and buy what you need) TTake copies of prescriptions with you

9. vitamins, aspirin, medications, extra pair of glasses contact lens stuff laxative diarrhea needs decongestant

10. BBring toiletries in small containers— just the amount needed. Take disposable items that can be tossed when you are finished

11. MMake a list of luggage contents and approximate value in case you have to fill out a baggage claim form. PPractice Pack! Lay out everything and start packing by priority. (Write it down; then pare it down!)

12. Don’t Forget your study materials and Bible !

13. small sewing kit plastic folding cup wash cloth mirror shower cap small scissors travel alarm curling iron travel iron  camera  Film – memory sticks  umbrella  voltage adaptor  outlet adaptor  watch  other books  small binoculars

14. Take a money pouch worn UNDER your clothes. Keep everything you can’t afford to lose in it: passport, credit card, ATM card, drivers license, money, etc.

15. Make photo copies of your passport photo page, your credit card, your driver’s license, your ATM card, and medical cards. Give one set to a trusted traveling partner and put a set in your luggage when you are able to lock it.

16. Adventuring on your own? Do it in groups of at least 3 or 4 persons

17. It will be necessary for you to arrive at the airport at least 3 hours in advance of your scheduled departure.

18. NNo valuables in your checked baggage. NNo single bag may weigh more than 50lbs. IItems over your allowance will be charged as excess baggage. LLabel your bags with your name and destination hotel and city on the free baggage labels at the airport. IIn addition to the luggage tag we provide, put your name and home address inside each bag as well. RRemove tags and labels from previous flights. MMake sure there are no loose straps or other items hanging from the bag.

19. NNo sharp objects in your hand baggage. TTake medication, important documents, valuable items and cash in your hand baggage. FFind out about the latest restrictions for hand baggage

20. YYou must be at gate on time or you may not be allowed to fly. RRemove your laptop for separate screening. YYour hand baggage will be checked by security staff using x-ray machinery. Film material over 1000ASA/31 DIN should be removed and offered for screening separately. DDo not carry packages for other people. AAfter check in, go immediately thru security. …allow extra time.

21. LLock your bags only with TSA approved locks. IIn some instances you may be required to identify or claim your baggage, for security or local customs reasons, at the connecting point.

22. HAVE A GREAT TRIP!