This week in the Travel Chronicles we will be going over a few items you will always want to keep on you while traveling internationally. If you have other items or ideas, send them to info@escapeworld.com. We would love to hear from you.

Cash or Card? Here’s How to Prepare for Your European Adventure. Planning a vacation always brings up the important question: how much cash should you carry, and do you need more than one credit or ATM card? Here’s why having both cash and a credit card is a smart move:

Passport processing can take as long as 8 weeks* for routine requests and 3 weeks* for expedited service. Be sure to give yourself plenty of time to get a valid passport before you travel internationally. *May be longer!