If you find yourself planning a long overseas trip where you’re perhaps traveling for many months over the year, then it’s good to be well prepared. This is not like any other typical vacation as you’re likely going to need to scope out affordable and budget-friendly accommodation, as well as find work in some places.
Whether it’s a gap year or a strong desire to travel that’s made you quit your daytime job in search of something more. Here are some helpful tips when traveling overseas for long periods.
Plan ahead
First and foremost, make sure you’ve planned. Wherever you travel, there’s likely going to be a lot of things that need to be set in stone before you travel.
Staying in certain countries might require you to have certain visas or passes that allow you to travel in the country or work in that country.
Planning is going to prevent any problems from occurring while you’re sitting in passport control in a country you’ve never visited before!
Have savings available or be prepared to work on the go
Savings are essential when you go traveling, especially if you plan on traveling for long periods.
If you’ve not got a lot of savings, then you might be looking to travel and work at the same time. Thankfully, you’ve got a lot more opportunities to hand, now that remote working has become a reality for many.
Not only that but there are still plenty of part-time, cash-in-hand jobs that are available around the world. Make sure you do your research first though!
Pack sensibly
When you’re traveling for a long period, you don’t want to risk taking your whole closet with you. That’s not going to be the most comfortable when you’re traveling from one destination to another, especially if the transport isn’t always by aircraft.
Make sure you’re packing sensibly. Packing sensibly will ensure you don’t overpack and that you’ve got everything you need.
Scope out the best laundry services
Talking of packing sensibly and clothing in particular, be sure to scope out laundry services. There are plenty of laundry self-services you can do to find the best places to get your belongings cleaned.
This is important when you’re on the go, especially if your accommodation doesn’t provide you with any cleaning appliances like a washing machine for example.
Make accommodation your main priority
Finally, and probably one of the most important things to consider when traveling overseas is making accommodation the main priority. Be sure to book your accommodation ahead of time and try to find ways to save money by staying on more budget-friendly options like hostels. Regardless, this should be your main priority when traveling for a long period.
With these tips, you can make your first travel adventure away for a long time, the best one it can be.
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