There are some items that you just can’t
go without especially if traveling abroad on your gap year here are a list of the most important:-
• Working visa
• Travellers Cheques
• Foreign currency
• Credit Card
• Passport
• Driving Licence You will need to have had all the important jabs and to have taken any anti malaria tablets in advance of your trip.
Essential equipment to take
• Sturdy walking boots will save your feet when you're on the move.
• Hardwearing rucksack. A 60-litre
size is recommended for girls and 75-litre for guys.
• You'll need a sleeping bag and mat: choose one that is warm, but
remember you are probably carrying it so as compact as possible.
• A sheet liner is also essential for easy washing and use in hot
weather.
• Try not to over pack on clothes. Remember you can always wash
what you have. Jeans are heavy so 1 pair should suffice and pack whatever
clothes you may need if working abroad. Take a good fleece, these are
light, easy to clean and very useful on those cooler evening. Good walking
boots, already worn in to avoid blisters.
• Some toiletries are essential and we suggest loo roll, toothbrush
& toothpaste, small tube of liquid soap and/or moist cleaning tissues.
• First aid products, including antiseptic cream,
plasters, analgesics and insect repellant.
• A water bottle should be carried and filled up at all times.
• Travel insurance documents.
• Sunglasses.
• Sun cream.
• Camera.
• Diary/notebook.
• Mobile phone.
• A torch and battery recharger will come in handy in places where
there is no artificial light.
