Planning your Trip
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Here are a few things that you need to give consideration to before you go travelling or backpacking.
Study the weather conditions and find out which season would be the best time to go. At the destination you may however find that the weather is not typical for the season, so be always prepared to change your plans.
Travel Insurance
It goes without saying that you can't afford to leave home without
it, but it is not something that should be left to the last minute. As
soon as you have purchased your tickets we recommend that you take out insurance
cover. That way if something happens that prevents you from travelling you
will be able to get a refund.
Tip: If you would like a quote directly through this site and for details of the key features you should be looking for in a policy, then see our insurance page here.
If you are heading somewhere exotic you will of course need to head down to a clinic and get a variety of jabs before disappearing. Most of the important ones will be boosters of shots you probably had as a child. There are several others, but it is worth thinking twice about being sold on having the 'whole package' - it all depends on where you are going and how you feel about the risk. For up to date advise on what you need for a particular country we suggest that check with your Travel Doctor or the World Heath Organisation (WHO)
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Visas can be a pain - not only can their costs really add up in some countries, but you can end up stranded for days waiting for them (normally over weekends) and even have to back-track for days if your planning is off or your visa is incorrect or expired. Other times visas can be effortlessly hassle free, being not required or just a simple free stamp at the border like in Malaysia and Thailand.
Generally speaking, in countries that are most commonly visited by travellers, visas are available on the border or on arrival at a main airport for free or a fee - no advance planning is needed. More and more countries (i.e. Laos and Cambodia) are taking measures to make visas easier in order to encourage tourism. You should always seek the latest information available before travel to ensure a hassle free journey.
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