It’s been years since I’ve traveled internationally (thank you, pandemic). Later this week, though, I’ll be heading to Canada. To Surrey, BC–my first time there!
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I’m grateful for the chance to attend the Surrey Writers’ International Conference. It’ll be a lot of fun, and I’ll need to turn on my conference mode.
Since it’s been so long, I had to make myself a checklist of items to think about:
-Passport: Oops. I found out that my passport had actually expired, so I had to renew it. This required the dreaded task of taking new pics. (Factoid: Costco no longer offers this photo service.) No matter how hard I try, I feel like my passport photo looks very much like a mugshot.
-Weather: I needed to check the temps at my new destination. I’m unfamiliar with the Canadian climate, so I had to do research. Turns out the forecast is . . . rain. Hope this SoCal gal handles it well!
-Luggage: I readily admit that I’m not super strong. I’m all about lightweight luggage I can handle by myself. This, of course, may be outweighed by all the stuff I need for traveling overseas (see above point about weather).
-Currency: Oh, wait. I can’t just take over my American dollars? On the bright side, I’m happy to have my credit card company do all the work. Credit cards are portable and can auto-convert the currency. Also, I’ve heard that rideshare apps should be able to work internationally–guess I’ll find out soon.
-Local flavor: This is the best part of visiting a new place. I love seeing different sights (though I might be mostly at the hotel because of the conference). I’m hoping to at least squeeze in some good snacks and local goodies.
Any tips on things to do/eat/buy in Canada? And have you traveled overseas recently?
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