Globetrotting today is more complicated than ever.

The disorienting experience of cruising through time zones on an ocean liner or navigating airports, connecting flights and long lines at customs in strange countries — on top of brain-fogging jet lag — can feel like the fun police crashed your vacation.

But you’re not alone. International travel is up 24 percent year over year, according to the U.S. Travel Association. With all that hustle and bustle, you might benefit from thinking ahead.

Here are five things you can do to ensure an easy passage.

Back it up
Use cloud services like Google Drive, iCloud, or Dropbox to back up important documents, photos, and contacts. Regular backups ensure you don’t lose valuable information if your phone is lost or damaged.

Charge up
Make sure your smartphone charger is compatible with the voltage in the country you’re visiting. Most modern smartphone chargers are dual voltage (100-240V), but it's best to verify this information on the charger itself. It’s smart to invest in a universal charger to be prepared for any situation.

Install your travel apps
Before you leave home, download and install your favorite travel apps, such as Google Maps, TripIt, XE Currency and Google Translate to help you manage your trip. Also, download maps and save important travel documents, guides and entertainment content (like music, books, or movies) for offline access.

Track devices
Even the most organized people misplace luggage from time to time, especially during connecting flights or when there’s a tight layover. Apple AirTags and Tile (for Android) tracking devices can help you easily locate your luggage with just a tap on your phone.

Lock it down
While you’re at it, make sure you have enabled a strong phone password or created a biometric identifier such as a thumbprint.

Let’s face it, the last thing you need is to try to figure out your wireless carrier’s rules for international calls, texts and data amid all the chaos. Luckily, C Spire's International Day Pass can be your ticket to accessing wireless networks around the world with ease.

Customers can get unlimited talk, text and 2GB of high-speed data starting at $20/day without having to set it up before you leave. Once you reach your destination, you’ll receive a text with a link to enroll in a Day Pass plan. Make your selection and start enjoying your trip.

Follow this link to get started with C Spire’s International Day Pass.