Travel Basics
Even if you are a seasoned globetrotter it never hurts to review some of the basic things you should do before you leave home, especially if you are going to be away for an extended time.
1) Stop the mail delivery or arrange for someone to bring it in for you.
2) If you have a newspaper or other daily type delivery either halt it or again, have someone bring it in for you. Some newspapers have a program where your paper goes to local schools while you are on vacation. This is a great way to painlessly do some community service.
3) Notify the police you will be out of town and ask for a patrol by your house, leave an emergency contact number with them.
4) Put your lights, TV or stereo on a timer so your house looks like someone is there.
5) If you know and trust your neighbors ask them to keep an eye on your house. You may want to consider giving a trusted neighbor a key in case of an emergency.
6) Make sure your utility bills are paid. More than one weary traveler has come back from an extended vacation to the odor of spoiling food in the refrigerator when the power has been shut off in their absence.
I nearly fell asleep behind the wheel the other day but i had my anti sleep alarm on and it sounded so i pulled over and had a break. They are not that expensive and i got mine from NO NAP