Tips for getting the most from your around the world trip, sabbatical or gap year backpacking adventure, from your travel plans to your travel health and safety.
Also, understanding how much money you will need to budget for, what the weather will be like, what visas you will need, how to pack your rucksack properly and how to get around when you're there:
The Planning Phase
How much money do I need?
Work out the budget for your trip around the world or Europe so you can plan your trip better. Work out daily and monthly backpacking costs, and factor in if you are planning to work abroad.
Understand RTW flight tickets
Planning your round the world flight ticket route using these basic principles and insider tips. Understand how to plan a cost-effective RTW route.
Travelogues
Read other backpacker's experiences and stories of travelling around the world.
Destination guides
Find out what activities to do and what to see in each country, such as the popular destinations of Australia and New Zealand, as well as South Africa and Cambodia.
Working abroad
Working abroad can enhance your travelling experience immensely - and it doesn't mean you have to be stuck behind a desk. Why not volunteer to protect turtles or pandas, or give something back to communities you visit by teaching or building wells.
Weather
Work out the best times to travel to each country.
2 Book it up
Round the world flights
Book your round the world or multi-stop flights. Did you know you can book complex round the world flight tickets online now?
Cheap return, one-way and open-jaw flights
How and where to get cheap flights.
Accommodation
Booking accommodation is so much cheaper if booked in advance than if you just turned up, so research and book your hotels before you travel. Backpackers can reserve a bed in a hostel online for under a dollar!!
Getting around
More about overland adventure tours, local buses, backpacker (hop-on/hop-off) buses, car hire, rail passes or the Trans-Siberian railway.
3 Get ready to leave
Visas
Which visas do you need?
Vaccinations
Travel vaccinations are essential for certain parts of the world, find out more and get discount vouchers.
Travel insurance
Getting travel insurance is essential for any trip in case you get ill or even need to cancel your trip, so read our top tips for getting cheap travel insurance.
Best digital cameras
Get a good digital camera so you can capture all those shots.
Travel gear
Make sure you've got all the essentials for travelling around the world, like travel first aid kits, a strong backpack and other stuff.
Packing tips
How to pack a rucksack properly (yes, there is a proper way), plus what to pack in it.
4 When you're there
Travel money
How to take your money when travelling. Work out the exchange rates with our online currency converter and choose which money belt is best.
Food and drink
How to eat safely and healthily abroad, even when eating unusual foods.
Travel health
How to stay healthy and safe when travelling, from treating sunburn to stopping diarrhoea, plus more.
BA often have cheap flight offers and discounts
Great for deals on flight and hotel combinations
It's always worth checking the latest last minute flights