Arrange for plant care. Stop routine deliveries . Turn down thermostat. Make sure your home seems lived-in while away by putting lights and a radio on timers. Body limbs may swell during air flight what can be extremely uncomfortable, and in some cases may prevent travelers wearing their normal shoes for up to 24 hours after arrival.
All raw food is subject to contamination.
Particularly in areas where hygiene and sanitation are inadequate, you should be advised to avoid salads, uncooked vegetables, unpasteurized milk and derivatives. Undercooked and raw meat, fish, and shellfish may carry various intestinal pathogens. Traveling light will help. Make sure you receive a claim check for each piece or luggage you check. Secure the zippers on a backpack with miniature diaper pins.