A guide to planning your round the world trip, how to choose
your route and travel destinations, and buying your ticket.
Use our search box to book the cheapest flights. Get advice on how to get the cheapest tickets and use our
useful links to book flights further afield.
Why should you travel by train? We'll tell you, and give you advice on
how to buy the cheapest train fare.
We tell you what an InterRail pass is all about, who is eligible to buy one,
where you can travel with your pass and where to buy your InterRail pass.
It's essential to buy travel insurance if you are planning on doing some travelling, but
it can be difficult to find the right package on a backpacking budget. We give you lots
of advice on what to look for in your policy, who to get quotes from, what is normally
covered, and info on the EHIC card.
Hostels, camping, campervans & much more. Get some advice on where to stay during your gap year. You have a wide variety of choices when it comes to
accommodation when you are travelling. One of the most popular choices of accommodation for
backpackers is staying in hostels, but you may also consider camping, renting a campervan or an apartment.
As well as a useful list of what to pack to get you started when you
are packing for your travels, we give you links
to some great sites which offer good brand names at discounted prices.
Remember to pack sensibly
- you will have to carry your bag everywhere you go! Don't take your hair straighteners or
golf clubs!!
Buy yourself a discount card and you will save hundreds of pounds at home and
while you are backpacking abroad. See which card you are eligible for and get your hands
on thousands of discounts.
Advice on what preparations you should make to ensure you stay fit and well while
you are travelling. GP's, jabs, equipment, malaria and more.
We want you to have the best time while you are away - follow these simple steps
to keep yourself in tip top shape. Check our advice on how
to avoid jet lag, DVT, malaria and falling ill from drinking dodgy water.
Wherever you are going you need to make sure that you allowed to enter, live and work there legally. Check out the advice and links on this page to get you started.