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Top Tips when taking a sabbatical
Top Ten Tips
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1. Research
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Many countries are now part of the path trodden Backpacker is culturally, economically and environment very different from home.
- Did you know that in Cuba can be arrested for wearing combat trousers, or you can not chew gum in Singapore?
This is the first action point, everything else comes from there. So read travel books, use the FCO and other relevant websites.
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2. Preparation
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It is a good idea to go to a safety training course, this teaches you: --
- How to become less visible,
- How to detect signals problems,
- How to handle yourself the right way, etc.
- Did you know that when you open the bag by a wall, you just reduce their risk by 50%.
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3. Book
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This is the fun part, deciding where to go, what to do, what to see: --
- Go to a tour operator or travel agent for advice
- Go to a fair gap where you can talk with many companies that will give you lots of ideas.
- You may want to try volunteering, which is always a popular choice
- Or learn how to instruct a specific sport like skiing.
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4. Planning
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Get organized: --
- When punctures required?
- Do you need a visa for the country you are visiting?
- What equipment do you need?
- How much time before the expiry of the passport as some countries require that you have at least 6 months to execute on arrival?
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5. Health
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If you have a medical condition: --
- Make sure you have the means to get the right medicine in the countries you are visiting.
- Make sure your travel insurance covers this requirement.
- Take advice from your doctor or nurse about what vaccines and medicines are needed for countries visit, some must apply months before departure.
- Malaria is one of the leading causes of death - to hear a "story Gappers', click here
- Be sure to arrange a check with your dentist before you travel.
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6. Insurance
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Make sure you get a good quality travel insurance specialist
- His family Multi-Year Trip policy will not cover these types of travel.
- Check the insurance you choose has to cover the following: --
working
Volunteer
high-risk activities you may want to do
Airline failure
bereavement, etc.
- If you are in doubt, always best to contact the insurance company before doing certain activities.
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7. Documents
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Your passport, visas, air tickets, documents travel, driving license and insurance documents are vital to make your trip without any problems.
What were to happen if you lost any or all of these would be a nightmare!
- Make copies
- Leave a copy of all home
- Electronically scan and store somewhere.
At least then you have some proof of who you are.
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8. Support while abroad
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In the unlikely event that something unfortunate were to happen when you are away, is a good idea to have the best support on hand.
(Office of Foreign Affairs of the Commonwealth, can not fail in most cases).
- Assistance Specialist Investigate Companies
- See what your travel insurance offered through the roof
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9. Money
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- Inform your bank of your trip to ensure that your credit card and Debit work abroad.
- Set up a bank account online, you can see from the computer online.
- Should there be a bank account in the country where you reside in if you are working, you can do before you leave.
- Check other credit card products and accounts that will save money in the currency conversion.
- It is also a good idea to let someone with a power of attorney that would then be able to handle financial affairs while you are away.
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10. Communication
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- Keep your friends and family updated as often as you can.
- Establish an email account
- Get an international roaming SIM card that will save you money and you do not have to buy one when you get there
- Launching a blog that Diarised their experiences.
And finally, make the ring or text at home on arrival - that just want to know you got there safely!
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We hope you earlier found useful. Enjoy your planning, everything is half the fun of taking a sabbatical.
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