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GAP-YEAR.COM Travel Tips

 Top Travel Tips in association with www.gap-year.com

We have put our heads together and come up with these important points to remember while your enjoying yor gap year experience.

 Research before you go - knowledge of the country or city to are traveling to is priceless, make sure you are aware of what to expect when you arrive. Book your first nights accommodation and know how to get there.
 Keeping people informed - Always let your friends know where you are going and what you are doing, they are less likely to worry are informed incase of emergencies. You never know they might even want to join you.
 Watch your belongings - Split your money and keep it close also keep an eye on your bag at all times, this could save you allot of trouble and expense. 
 Travel documents - Always make copies of your documents in case you need to prove who you are. Check the details carefully for your insurance, make sure you are covered for what you want to do.
 Follow your instincts - You will know if something feels right, always listen to yourself and don't be dragged with the crowd.
 Gap year companies - Check to see if the company is offering what you want, read the testimonials from other travels who have already done it. Always read the small print.
 local language - If traveling to a none english speaking country try to learn a few phrases, you will find you get allot more respect from the locals.
 Everyone needs to be aware - No matter what age you are or how much traveling you have done everyone can still run in to trouble, the more prepared you are the easier it will be to avoid potential problems. Keep your wits about you!

 		How people perceive you - When traveling in groups be aware of how you act, large groups of travelers can be perceived the wrong way by the locals or other travelers. Watch what you wear, certain countries have different dress codes. New expensive clothes and jewelry can make you a target.
 Taking offense - You will meet allot of like minded people and make great friends but not everyone you meet will like you or want to be your friend, be confident and yourself and don’t worry about what some people might say.
 Try your gear - Use your bag and walk in your shoes before you go, get used to using your gear so when you leave for your traveling experience it feels familiar and comfortable.
 Visit your doctor - Get an appointment a few months before you travel, check if you need any inoculations or vaccinations for your chosen destination. Also visit the dentist as toothache can be a pain aboard.

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