<snip> One suggestion you'll find very useful is to scan every important document - or photo of sentimental value - and Email either to yourself or your partner. That way wherever you are if someone wants a copy of your passport/birth certificate/vehicle V5 or whatever you can open your Emails and print a copy. Even scan your credit cards and if you lose your wallet it's much easier to report if you have all the details. And should you lose all your documents it's invaluable to have a copy of everything. I was mugged once in Barcelona and that's what gave me the idea - would have been a lot simpler!
Cheers
Jo Valentine