Travel Abroad
Inter-Railing
Fancy travelling around Europe for a month on a train? Inter-Railing can be an amazing experience.
Gap year first thoughts
If you're mulling over whether to go on a gap year, here's a few things to kick start your planning.
Passports and visas: the basics
Everyone hates their passport photo, but without them, we couldn't get around. Find out how to get a passport or visa.
5 Things u need2know
- The web can be a great source of inspiration when deciding where to go on your travels. You'll find the best deals on flights, accommodation or complete package holidays.
- Make sure your passport is valid at the time of travel and find out whether you need a visa to visit the country.
- Before you go abroad, visit the Government's Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) web site for a top 10 checklist of things you should do.
- When going abroad, it is recommended you get travel insurance, otherwise you could face expensive medical bills should something happen.
- Most banks and travel agents now offer currency services and you can expect to pay around one or two per cent of the total amount in commission.
