From the minute you start the course we want you to think like travellers. You'll experience the type of things that will happen when you're travelling; the good, the bad and the ugly.

You will come away with some simple precautions to take when using public transport. From booking your plane tickets to safe bus and train routes, we put you in the know.

Researching the best places to stay, making sure your accommodation complies with basic safety standards.

"I can't believe there was so much to learn about how to travel and where to sleep. I loved the bit where we checked into a hostel and then looked at the rooms - the simple precautions we were taught has made me much more aware of what to look out for when booking a room"
Nicky Ffrench (yes there are two 'f's in Ffrench)

Mobile Mechanics

Travel can be like this!

Dave and his didg

Ask yourself...

• Do you know the safest place to sit on a bus or a plane?
  
• How do I keep my possessions safe if I fall asleep on a night bus?
  
• What's the best way to book a taxi for a daylong tour around the city?
  
• What is the best way to get excess baggage accepted for free on a flight?
  
• How do you negotiate with a rickshaw driver who doesn't speak English?
  

We'll answer these questions for you and try to answer any other concerns you may have.

You'll also learn all the tricks that the Planet Wise team has picked up along the way on their travels.

We cover

• The benefits and pitfalls of various types of travel.
  
• How to progress through airports without fuss.
  
• Booking hotels and hostels.
  
• Checking out a vehicle for sale in a foreign country
  
• Basic mechanics to help you on your way
  
• Checking out a place once you arrive.
  
• Getting off the beaten track, but on safe travellers' trail.
  
• Dumping the guidebook and finding your own way.
  
• How to make sure your travel budget is best used. Just because your room costs less than £1 per night doesn't mean you should be ripped off…or be unsafe.