DOCUMENTS
Carry extra passport size photographs in case you need to get a duplicate passport made or need a visa extension.
Carry copies of birth certificates, passports and visas in case you lose your originals.
Carry your State and International driving license if you plan to drive in a foreign country
If you’re coming from a yellow fever area, be sure you have your health certificate.
INSURANCE
It’s always a good idea to be insured when you’re travelling. The cover depends on the premium you pay but basic areas covered include medical costs, lost baggage and passports, losses incurred due to flight delays, cancellations etc, personal liability and legal fees.
If you rent a car, it’s a good idea to buy liability insurance