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This post probably contains affiliate links from which I earn a small commission if you buy from them, at no extra cost to you. Thanks so much for stopping by! I find it so exciting looking at all the things there is to do, finding out how to get there, digging through to find ways to save money. This bit I would quite happily drown myself in for days on end. The bit I don’t find quite so exciting is the all the pre-stuff that needs to happen. In the last 5 years I’ve taken 2 long term trips and created ‘must see’ lists as long as my arm. I’ve travelled Asia in the rainy season, road tripped New Zealand in the snow and stayed in huts on the beach in Samoa. If there’s one thing that I’ve had no choice but to get used to it’s packing for long term and diverse trips. The part that I don’t find so exciting, and found incredibly difficult before my first trip, is working out all the stuff that needs to happen before hand. I’m the queen of being indecisive and packing for ‘just in case’ situations which rarely happen. But after all these years, I’m kinda of getting there. So whether you’re planning a long trip around the world (here’s the route I did for my 8 month RTW trip if you’re looking for more inspiration), or a long trip that’s going to see you through a crazy variation in weather, this checklist is for you! Just keep repeating, less is more, layers are everything. Less is more, layers are everything… You might also like: 22 long term travel essentials I couldn’t cope without 20 essential toiletries for backpacking anywhere in the world 7 things you might not think to pack but definitely should 15 of the best travel apps for when you’re on a budget How to choose the best drone for travelling The Ultimate long term travel checklist: Prep Step 1: Your route Obvious? Yes. But bloody difficult too! This may well be a trip of a lifetime for you so you’ll need to find a balance between seeing everything you want to see and what is feasible. However, deciding where you want to go is super hard. I would start by writing a list of where you want to go and plotting it out on a map. This will help you work out how to get from A to B to C and so on. One thing I will say is don’t feel like you have to go somewhere just because it looks like everyone else is going there. You don’t have to go to Thailand just because it’s on the usual backpacking route. You don’t have to climb Machu Pichuu if you go to Peru. Be honest with yourself and don’t be afraid to go off the path of what everyone else seems to be doing. I’ve fallen into the trap of feeling like I have to do things so many times and then just feel a bit of a muppet after. Additionally, if there is something that you’re really wanting to do, make sure you check whether it’s a seasonal activity and plan your route around that. After travelling around Thailand in the rainy season, I’m a big fan of off peak travel but it did limit us for some activities. If you’re looking for some more help on planning and booking your trip, I highly recommend visiting STA Travel. The guys in there specialise in planning multi-stop routes so will be able to give you loads of information and advice. I booked both my round the world trip and my flights to Australia with them. Step 2: Your budget and length of trip Both of these will pretty much determine where you go and how long you can spend in each place. To give you an idea about how much long term travel can cost you, when I went around the world and visited Southeast Asia for 3 months, Australia for 1 month, New Zealand for 1 month and South America for 3 months, I took $10,000 in spending money and did it all on a budget. What I spent in 3 months in Asia I spent in one month in Australia. My honest advice is save as much as you can before you go, always make sure you have some money sitting in your account as an emergency backup and try not to go too crazy when you first start your trip. I travel on a budget, choosing to eat street food and stay in hostels over fancy restaurants and hotels. This way I was able to spend my money on doing things and ultimately, this is the stuff I remember. Even when you’re travelling it’s still important to live within your means and keep a close eye on your bank balance- which can be scary sometimes for sure, but so important! Step 3: Paperwork and documents This may not be exciting but if you don’t have this stuff in order, you and your perfectly packed backpack ain’t going nowhere! This is the stuff you need to get sorted well in advance: Passport – Make sure your passport is well in date (check that you will have at least 6 months left until it expires from your return home date) and make sure it’s not ripped or really scruffy. A battered passport can lead you to be turned away from a flight or a border crossing, which is why I always recommend keeping your passport in a cover. Visas – Whether you will need a visa will depend on what passport you hold and where you’re going. The only reliable source to check this is the relevant countries embassy websites. Drivers license – One of the best ways to travel around some countries is to hire your own vehicle so make sure your drivers licence isn’t going to expire while you’re away. I would also recommend checking whether you will need an international drivers licence as some countries (such as Thailand and Bali) require you to have one. Passport photos– You might need these for getting visas processed on arrival so be sure to have a few with you in a folder. Make copies of your documents – Just in case anything happens to your passport or drivers licence, it’s so handy to have a photocopy of these saved somewhere. I have mine in an email folder so I can get them if I need to but don’t have to carry around any more paper than needed. Notify Student Loans – If you’re from the UK and have a student loan, you will need to notify them that you are not working and are not eligible to be making repayments. You will need to do an overseas income assessment (find out more here) and you will need to do one each year if you’re away from more than 12 months. If you don’t do one then they could start taking money out of your account for the repayments. Ouch! Step 4: Get an overseas bank card These types of bank cards generally give you better rates than your normal bank and make it a whole lot easier to manage your money. I personally use and love Revolute as they offer exchange rates that are really close to the true exchange rates. You can withdraw up to $350 free each month from ATMs and you can make payments using the card if you don’t have cash. It also has a great secure system where you can freeze your card and turn on location based security using the Revolut App. It’s so easy to use as it’s all done through the app and they also have a 24 hour help chat on there in you have any problems. Also, if you use the link below you can get your Revolut card for free! [button link=”https://www.revolut.com/r/thomas7f6″ size=”medium” target=”new” color=”orange”]GET YOUR FREE REVOLUT CARD![/button] Step 5: Get travel insurance Is it expensive? Yes! Are you going to need it? Maybe not… but maybe you will. And if you do, you will be so unbelievably grateful you have it. Touch wood nothing happens to you but if you do fall ill or get injured, medical bills can grow rapidly. I use World Nomads travel insurance, which is one of the most popular insurers for travellers as their policies cover lots of activities and you can renew it whilst travelling (which is not allowed for most other travel insurers). You can use the box below to get a quote and see just how much is covered. Step 6: Vaccinations and medicine Taking preventative measures to make sure you don’t get unwell while you are away is really important. Some countries (such as some in Asia) actually require you to have some vaccinations in order to be able to enter the country and other vaccinations are really advisable. I recommend speaking to your doctor and seeing what they recommend for the locations you’re going to. Additionally, if you need specific medication, I would speak with your doctor about getting enough to take with you to last your trip. It’s not always easy to get hold of specific medicines abroad so it’s best to have enough on you from the start. The Ultimate long term travel checklist: Backpacking essentials Top tips for long term packing The most important thing to work out when you’re packing is what climates you’re going to be in. You’ll most likely be crossing a number of climates but you really need to know whether you’re going to be in anything extreme such as snow. As well as this, if you plan on basing your travels around certain activities such as hiking then you need to account for this when packing. Both of these are far more important than how long you’re going to be away for. Because the reality is, you will only wear the same 4 outfits. All. The. Time. Well, on a day to day basis anyway. Unless you’re doing a special activity, you’ll be living in your shorts on the beach, longer stuff for temples, sports stuff for anything vaguely active and a hoodie if it gets cold. As I mentioned at the beginning, layering is key and having a backpacking wardrobe you can mix and match will make things so easy. It’s also worth noting that laundry is pretty cheap in a lot of countries so you really don’t need a lot of clothes with you. And if you find you don’t have something you can always pick it up as you go. Luggage Here’s a story for you, Tom and I both came out to Australia with a wheelie suitcase and 24kg of luggage. 24! What the heck were we thinking? Fast forward 6 months and most of it has been given to charity shops and our cases have been swapped for backpacks. Do not do this my friends. There’s always a debate online about suitcase vs backpack and honestly, I think backpacks are the best way to go, especially for long term travel. Backpack As a seasoned over-packer, I want to also recommend getting a backpack that’s 60L max. This size will give plenty of room but it’s not so big it’s going to get too heavy. Be sure to find a backpack that is comfortable for you. The blue Vango one is similar to the first backpack I had, and the other one is by Osprey which is one of the most popular and trusted brands. [columns] [column size=”1/2″][/column] [column size=”1/2″][/column] [/columns] Waterproof cover Backpacks generally aren’t waterproof so a waterproof cover is a must! Some backpacks come with them attached but if yours doesn’t make sure you don’t leave without it. The last thing you want is damp clothes stinking out your bag. Packing cubes How exactly I survived before these, I do not know because they are an organisational dream!...
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