Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 6862 FOCUS - JULY 2016 As part of my career I have had the privilege of trav- elling to 96 countries on six continents, many of them several times. Whenever I talk with people they ask if I have any tips on travelling, which is something I have given a great deal of thought to, based on experiences over the past 43 years. Many are a result of ‘learning the hard way’. First of all here are things that need to be done before leaving home. Passports are a must, anywhere you go. The US and most other countries impose a six-month rule, which means your passport must be valid for six months from the time you enter the country. It is also very important to make a photocopy of the information page and put it somewhere in the bottom of your suitcase. This will come in handy if you lose your passport. With the photocopy you can go to any Canadian consulate or embassy and have a replacement issued (usually) within 24 hours. Without your passport it will be difficult to prove who you are and the process can take days. Another important tool to get is Nexus. It’s a handy little card that makes travelling much easier. With the Nexus card you bypass passport and immigration line- ups and they even fast track you through security. It is now accepted in 40 countries, including Canada and the US – both at airports and border crossings. It is equally important to carry two extra passport photos. I recall a trip from Argentina to Brazil when Visa requirements for Canadians were introduced the day before I arrived at the border. Not only did I have to spend $80 for a Visa, I had to have a photo taken by the only photographer in the area at a cost of $30 per photo. ...................... Please turn to page 64