International driving permits, and when you need one
An IDP translates your licence for officials abroad. Here is what it is, when countries ask for one, and how to get the right type before you travel.
Trip planning that survives real conditions: timing, roads, refunds, packing and the practical side of getting there.
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An IDP translates your licence for officials abroad. Here is what it is, when countries ask for one, and how to get the right type before you travel.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)A missing bag is a written claim on a clock, not a complaint at the desk. Report it, keep the reference and file inside 7 or 21 days.
Monsoon hill trips go wrong because of closed roads and rigid bookings, not rain alone. Time the window and keep everything changeable.
A delay or cancellation leaves you a choice between a refund and a rebooking. Knowing which rules apply makes the claim straightforward.
Original packaging, a prescription copy and a prescriber letter cover most border checks. Check the destination's rules before you fly.
Quiet weeks bring fewer crowds but also closures and shorter timetables. Check what stays open before you commit to the dates.