PASSPORTS
While everyone is very careful about one's passport one also needs to prepare in case of loss Our suggestions - keep a photocopy in every piece of luggage - a copy on your person - a photo in our cell phone - email a copy to yourself, this can be forwarded to your Consulate if needed I once misplaced mine and the US consulate in Sri Lanka wanted a copy even though it could have verified my credentials in other ways! Also if you are a US citizen you can get a Passport card - credit card size for $30. Very useful to have one while travelling