Volunteering in another country is an amazing experience. Not only will you be offering genuine help to a less fortunate community, you will also meet some wonderful people, have the opportunity to travel and gain priceless life and CV experience.
Participating in an internship abroad can be an amazing way to travel, add to your CV, gain experience and make sure you stand out in any job interview. Many graduates are turning to this option to gain experience the UK job market just isn’t offering at the moment. Working abroad is a great way to […]
Working abroad is an amazing way to enhance your CV, experience different cultures, test a career path, or simply pay for the next plane ticket. Once you have decided what you want to get out of your experience, there are a wealth of projects and websites online dedicated to matching you with a job abroad. […]
When planning a trip abroad, it is important that you research the destination you are intending to visit, to check whether you need vaccinations or preventative medicines before you travel.
Australia is an extremely popular destination with backpacker and longstay travellers alike, however journeys like this are expensive, and it is important that you save your money for the things you really want to do, rather than wasting it on expensive medical bills. If you’re travelling to Australia, it is important that you enrol in […]
Since Brexit, rules around travel to Europe continue to evolve, particularly following the UK’s exit from the EU and the introduction of the new border systems. Visit the Government website for up to date information on passports, GHIC/ EHIC, healthcare and more. We recommend checking official sources before every trip to ensure you have the […]
Planning a gap year or backpacking adventure can become expensive, so it is important that you settle on a realistic budget and get all your money matters organised before you depart. Here are our top tips to save travellers money; Before you leave, shop around! You need to be a savvy consumer, use the internet, […]
If you’re planning to take a gap year, you might have a variety of different things planned. If you want to go travelling, you’ll need to ensure you have the right travel insurance policy and this will vary based on what you have planned for your trip. The places you visit, the length of time […]
Nobody wants to have to claim on their insurance when they’re travelling but sadly, not everyone is that lucky. Some claims come up frequently, particularly for backpackers, so what are the ones to be aware of? Medical Bills The majority of travel insurance claims for backpackers are for medical expenses. It makes sense that if […]
When planning a backpacking adventure, the budget is extremely important. Travel Insurance may seem like an unnecessary precaution which you can live without, however without insurance you leave yourself vulnerable to potentially colossal bills if something goes wrong. To make sure you get a good deal and the correct cover, here are our top tips […]
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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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