Establish and implement travel plans

• Reserve airline tickets
• Make hotel and other lodging reservations
• Reserve ground transportation
• Plan for travel to and from the airport in the US
• Arrange for meals
  • If the hosts will feed the team, be sure they are reimbursed for the expenses
  • As much as possible, eat foods that are typical in the local culture

Create a high-level checklist for departure

This is a "last minute" checklist that every team member will use that ensures they have what they need on the day of departure. Such a checklist may include:

• Passport
• Ministry supplies
• Prepaid Phone card
• Luggage
• Carry-on bag that follows current travel restrictions
• Spending money
• Flight schedule/itinerary
• Personal medications
• Team T-shirt
• Great attitude!