Back-up your documents
Let’s hope it never happens, but you can lose your passport and documents, or worse, they could get stolen. You will be stuck in a foreign country with no documentation if that happens. There is no worse feeling for a traveler to experience.
To avoid this nightmare, always photocopy your documents and have photos of them on your phone. They won’t be helpful at the airport, as they are not legal, but they will help recover your papers faster when you are at the embassy. Getting a new passport will be much smoother if you’re prepared for this emergency.