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Even if you are all grown up, or live away from home and think you are completely independent, your parents, friends and family will still worry about you when you...
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We have put together a wide range of pages and articles offering top travel advice, to help you plan your gap travels. Our comprehensive travel advice pages provide you with tips and advice on everything from what to do on your gap trip, where to go, health and safety advice and how to finance your gap travels. Our unique travel buddy service also helps you connect with other travellers before you go!
Our travel advice pages can help you plan your gap year, with advice about booking flights and travel insurance, gap travel preparation, what to pack and useful visa advice. We also offer helpful advice about finding paid work abroad, with handy tips for those wanting to find a job while travelling.We also have an advice for parents section, where parents can learn more about gap travel. Browse through our travel advice pages and do your gap travel preparation: Set off on your gap trip safe in the knowledge that you have all the advice and info that you need to make it a success!
For the latest travel advice, please check the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) website. The FCDO is offers travel advice from the UK government, by country, and we always recommend checking FCDO’s travel advice before your trip to stay safe abroad.
Even if you are all grown up, or live away from home and think you are completely independent, your parents, friends and family will still worry about you when you...
Learn moreSadly scams used against gap year travellers exist all around the world. When embarking on gap year travel it is important to keep your belongings safe. Scams are a...
Learn moreKeeping your travel money safe is a top priority on your gap year, so make sure you know how to protect your travel investments and keep your hard-earned cash under...
Learn moreWhen you’re travelling, the last thing you want is to lose something or have your belongings stolen. It can turn a dream trip into a nightmare. As long...
Learn moreStaying safe on your gap year is a priority and taking safety precautions is an essential part of your travel preparation. Travelling is fun but you need to be aware...
Learn moreHealth and safety is a top priority when you go on a gap year. A safe traveller is a happy traveller, and it's wise to be prepared, take precautions...
Learn moreA prepaid or travel money card works by allowing you to pay in the real exchange rate, securely, and in the local currency. You can spend in multiple currencies and...
Learn moreIf you’ve saved up enough money to travel with, the next thing to work out is how you’re going to spend it! There are a number...
Learn moreMaking sure your financing is in order is a really important part of your gap travel preparation. Taking a little time before you go to get organised can...
Learn moreUnfortunately travelling isn’t free (if only!), and most of us have to raise the funds ourselves to afford a gap year. However, travelling doesn't have to cost...
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