When you’re traveling, you want to do everything you can to ensure your trip goes smoothly. One common issue is losing or forgetting important documents at home.

This week’s tip is to take pictures of all the essential documents you might need during your trip, such as:

• Passport
• Driver’s license
• Airline tickets
• Hotel reservations
• Car rental information
• Travel insurance policy
• Health insurance card
• Visa (if applicable)
• Itinerary
• Credit cards (front and back)
• Membership cards (e.g., AAA, frequent flyer programs)
• Event tickets (concerts, tours, etc.)

At a minimum, store these pictures on your phone. To take it a step further, you could also upload copies to the cloud so you can access them from anywhere. Services like Google Drive or Dropbox are great for this.

You could also share copies of your critical documents with a trusted family member or friend. In case of an emergency, they can assist you remotely.

By having digital copies, you ensure that you have access to all your important documents from any device. This way, everything is in one place, helping your trip go as smoothly as possible.