Every year, more and more teenagers and young adults are heading abroad on group holidays or backpacking adventures. We are not suggesting that these people abstain from having fun altogether (as this would be extremely naïve), but to stay safe we warn them to be sensible. Follow the guidelines below, to avoid a holiday disaster; […]
In our modern day, more and more people are travelling more often, further afield and for longer durations. Therefore, these tourists must respect the places they are visiting, by following their customs and helping local people. Below are our top tips for being a responsible tourist;
Public transport is a great way to travel around abroad; it throws you head first into the culture, and allows you to see more of your destination, plus it is usually a lot cheaper than using a taxi.
Every year, more and more people are heading further afield for trips and holidays, unfortunately a long flight and the effect of entering into a new time zone will usually result in jet lag. Jet Lag will have different effects on different people, and these can range from lethargy and grumpiness, to headaches and stomach […]
Driving can be a great way to get around a foreign country and avoid busy public transport. Many people choose to drive abroad as it allows them to travel and see as much as possible, and do it at their own pace. However, if you are intending to drive abroad you must be extremely careful, […]
We are normally at our most relaxed when we are on holiday or travelling, unfortunately this is usually when disaster strikes. In our tranquil state we let our guard down, and increase the risk to our possessions and personal safety. Here we have created tips and advice for keeping safe whilst abroad;
When travelling or holidaying abroad most of us know the basic safety precautions, however there are many more serious issues which people tend not to think about until they themselves or someone they know find themselves in a tricky position abroad. In this blog, we intend to list those issues and offer advice. Know how […]
Each country has varying rules about what you are allowed to bring into their country, if you are travelling between European countries the rules are usually less strict than if you travel further afield. Nevertheless, customs regulations can be extremely strict, and if you are caught with a banned item or substance, you could face […]
The airport usually marks the beginning, and end of any trip – unfortunately these parts tend to be the most stressful and annoying. Airport delays are getting longer, and their prices are getting more expensive, meaning that the dreaded airport experience is only set to get worse. Below are our top tips for surviving the […]
Packing can be one of the most stressful parts of going away; finding the balance between packing too much and not enough is very difficult. Here are our top 10 useful tips to stress free and successful packing: 1. Forget everything you knew about packing, do not fold your clothes, roll them to reduce space […]
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The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has up-to-date advice on staying safe abroad, see gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice. FCDO Travel Advice can change so check regularly for the latest information and sign up to email alerts for your destination. For more general travel information, visit the FCDO Travel Aware website at travelaware.campaign.gov.uk.
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