Travel Talk.

So after many, many months of planning and researching I have finally taken the plunge and booked my tickets for my worldwide adventures.

I have learn't so much already from just these first initial steps into planning my trip... planning such a mammoth adventure is completely overwhelming!

I am thankfully now in the final stages and entering the two week countdown until leaving (standby by for the travel blog!)

Here are some tips that I have learn't along the way...

Don't rush into booking things.
It has taken nearly a year to properly plan everything and although it was frustrating at times finding a million reasons not to go with one company or another, it was so worth it in the end.. I ended up saving a huge amount of money on flights through properly shopping around so take your time.

Read reviews.
There are a lot of extreme and sometimes unfair reviews out there so definitely take them with a pinch of salt. Its worth looking through legitimate review sites but don't let them be too much of an influence or you will be going round in circles.

Ask questions.
Don't be scared to ask! Whether its the nurse giving you jabs or the guy selling you your travel insurance ... no matter how big or small its worth asking. Talking and inquiring is what gets you that extra information that you cant find anywhere else.

Talk to experienced travellers.
I have hands down learn't the most from just speaking to people I know who have travelled. Its amazing! Nothing is more valuable to you then a friend who is fresh off the plane from their own trip so seek their advice and you won't regret it!

Give yourself plenty of time.
When I say plenty of time I really do mean it.  We have been planning this trip for about a year and a half and although its finally coming together it has been a slow process. You need a lot of planning time just to get your head around the basics and trust me, there is so much you won't have thought of ... its been a real eye opener!

Prioritise.
Tick things off in a sensible order. Work in a logical manner, from biggest to smallest. Don't even begin to worry about clothes for example until you have your flights booked. Equally allow yourself time for visas to be processed and documents to be received in the post.

These are just a few things but worth thinking about.

Happy planning!
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