Safety When Travelling

Muggings and thefts are unwanted adventures during travels abroad, and unfortunately they don't always occur at night, when you are alone and...

Being jailed abroad is not usually on a gapper’s travel schedule but it could happen. This article discusses what to do if you find yourself jailed...

Emergencies abroad are the stuff of every traveller's nightmares. This article provides information on dealing with theft, physical and/or sexual...

Though natural disasters are rare, they do occur. Knowing what to do in the event of an earthquake, flood, hurricane, tornado or tsunami is the...

Out on your own, meeting new people, going new places - gap years can be an incredible dose of freedom for most young people. Often with this...

Carrying an emergency kit is an important part of staying safe during gap year travels. This article discusses common components of an emergency...

Hitchhiking is a dangerous activity. This article reminds gap year travellers of the dangers of hitchhiking, offers alternative methods of travel,...

Whatever your travel itinerary, there are ways to stay in touch with family and friends abound. This article offers advice on methods of phoning,...

Reporting a crime overseas can be a stressful, confusing situation. Language barriers, differing procedures and foreign laws and justice systems can...

Unfortunately, female travellers face special concerns during their journeys. From travel safety to hotel/hostel safety to personal safety and...

Sun safety is an often over-looked part of gap year travels. This article advises gappers on standard sun safety routines, discusses how to stay...

As any gapper past or present will tell you heading out alone to find a few new adventures is part of the fun of a year spent without the constraints...