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The thought of losing your passport while abroad is the stuff of nightmares. Even if you're stuck somewhere appealing, it can be incredibly stressful to not be able to get back home.

So to prevent additional worries if you misplace your essential travel document, a pilot's wife has issued some words of advice. Influencer and globe-trotter Travel Tips by Laurie suggests two crucial steps every holidaymaker should take before jetting off. These measures could save you hours of trouble if you happen to lose your passport.

Laurie's first tip is to ensure you have a clear, recent photograph of your passport's information page (the one featuring your photo, date of birth, etc. ). This can be shown to authorities and airport staff to expedit

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