► The World is your Oyster...
Travelling to new and exciting countries can be the time of your life and sampling new cultures will give you great experience. You will meet lots of new people from different parts of the world so if you fancy travelling by yourself you will never be lonely. Whether you decide to go on a package holiday, Inter-Railing around Europe or taking a year out to travel around Australia there is lots of information out there to help. It’s never been easier. First of all though you will need to apply for a passport if you haven’t got one because they can sometimes take a while to process. Visit the Identity and Passport Office website to apply.
You will also need to find out if you need to get a VISA to go to certain countries, check with your travel agent or the embassy of the country you are going to visit. See the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for more details... So now to discover your options!
For more advice on working abroad please visit the Free time and Volunteering section. For websites who can help you prepare for your travels please see below...
► Cheap Accommodation
www.hostelbookers.com - For hostel bookings worldwide
www.hostelseurope.com - For hostel bookings in Europe
► Holiday Travel Companies
STA Travels website - Search and book travel options
Thomson Travel
First Choice Holidays
Thomas Cook Holidays
Club 18-30 - Clubbing holidays
Crystal Holidays - Active holidays such as snow boarding or mountain walking
You will also be able to find many more on the internet.
► Travelling advice
www.gapadvice.org - For independent gap year travel advice
www.gogapyear.com - Advice for people who are thinking about a gap year
www.statravel.co.uk - Get inspired by STA Travel
www.lonelyplanet.com - Travel guides and information on places to go all over the world!
www.fco.gov.uk/en/travelling-and-living-overseas - Travel advice on staying safe abroad and even a checklist to make sure you’ve got everything you need!
www.campamerica.co.uk - Go to the USA to live and work on an American summer camp
Rail Europe website - Buy a train ticket which will cover all your travel around Europe
www.roughguides.com - Travel guides for all over the world
NHS website - Advice on what vaccinations you will need for where your travelling
www.travelinsuranceguide.org.uk - Information on travel insurance
Government website on things to think about before travelling 
