For those of you who are about to jet off to your new TEFL jobs, we've drawn up some quick shortcuts to help you and your possessions get there in one piece.
Luggage
Make sure your luggage is easily distinguishable on the baggage carousel with distinctive straps or labels. There is nothing more annoying when you are travel weary than lugging numerous cases off the conveyor belt only to find they aren't yours.
Destination
Don't rely on a luggage tag to get your precious cargo to its destination. They can easily become detached. Placing an A4 sheet of paper inside your bag with the address of your destination and your mobile phone number could prove helpful if you and your possessions become separated. It could mean the difference between spending a matter of hours rather than days without your luggage.
Documents
It is worth photocopying important documents such as the photo page of your passport, medical information or any visas you might need to show at the airport. This will help you immensely should you break the number one rule of travel and lose your passport...
Passport
Check the expiry date on your passport as it must be valid to travel out and back. In fact, most countries require six months validity in order to travel.
Hand Luggage
Pack your hand luggage as if your hold luggage will not arrive. That means that if there's nothing waiting for you at the other end, at least you will have a change of underwear, fresh clothing and toiletries.
Mobile Phone
Add important numbers such as your embassy, travel insurance company and save them to your phone rather than your SIM so that they will still be around when you change your SIM for roaming.
Currency
Carry your currency in a variety of places and if your wallet gets stolen you don't have your trip ruined by losing all your money.
Shoes
When packing footwear in your luggage protect your clothing by using a disposable shower cap to cover the soles of your shoes.
First Aid Kit
Carry a basic first aid kit with you. It's bad enough being ill abroad without having to find the local pharmacy and go through the rigmarole of getting the right remedy when you don't even speak the language!
Luggage
Make sure your luggage is easily distinguishable on the baggage carousel with distinctive straps or labels. There is nothing more annoying when you are travel weary than lugging numerous cases off the conveyor belt only to find they aren't yours.
Destination
Don't rely on a luggage tag to get your precious cargo to its destination. They can easily become detached. Placing an A4 sheet of paper inside your bag with the address of your destination and your mobile phone number could prove helpful if you and your possessions become separated. It could mean the difference between spending a matter of hours rather than days without your luggage.
Documents
It is worth photocopying important documents such as the photo page of your passport, medical information or any visas you might need to show at the airport. This will help you immensely should you break the number one rule of travel and lose your passport...
Passport
Check the expiry date on your passport as it must be valid to travel out and back. In fact, most countries require six months validity in order to travel.
Hand Luggage
Pack your hand luggage as if your hold luggage will not arrive. That means that if there's nothing waiting for you at the other end, at least you will have a change of underwear, fresh clothing and toiletries.
Mobile Phone
Add important numbers such as your embassy, travel insurance company and save them to your phone rather than your SIM so that they will still be around when you change your SIM for roaming.
Currency
Carry your currency in a variety of places and if your wallet gets stolen you don't have your trip ruined by losing all your money.
Shoes
When packing footwear in your luggage protect your clothing by using a disposable shower cap to cover the soles of your shoes.
First Aid Kit
Carry a basic first aid kit with you. It's bad enough being ill abroad without having to find the local pharmacy and go through the rigmarole of getting the right remedy when you don't even speak the language!
Bon Voyage!
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