Wouldn't it be great if you could just book a few tickets, pack your bag and off you go? Sadly those that take this approach rarely have a fulfilling trip. It is estimated that 70% of backpackers do little or no research before they go. Don't be one of them.
We recommend spending a good few weeks planning as much as you can - on the understanding that things will change.
Travel can be like this |
Research in the Sun |
We will give you helpful advice on the following areas.
- Understanding why you want to travel in the first place?
- Where to gather information - books, F.C.O. the internet…
etc.
- Equipment - what to take and what to leave behind.
- Who are you going with and why?
- Useful contacts.
- Money.
- Security information.
All of this and more can be planned using our simple tool called
C.H.A.P.S. This stands for:
Cost of living.
Health and Hygiene.
Activities.
Politics.
Safety.
You are also more than welcome to browse through our library, which has been supplied by Lonely Planet. These great guide books are our first choice for independent travel.
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Government |
Maps for route |
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