Travel

Practical Tips Part 1

Always have appropriate travel insurance and make sure that it will cover any adventurous activities, such as scuba diving, before you leave.

Make sure that your immunisations are up to date - this is especially important if you are planning to travel in rural areas. Malaria poses the greatest threat to foreign travelers so take the necessary tablets before, during and after a visit. Avoid contaminated food (say, from roadside vendors) and drink plenty of bottled water. Use your common sense and look at www.masta.org for general advice and a full list of precautions. Take a first aid kit - you will almost certainly use it at some point.

Contact the Foreign Office Travel Advice line on 0207 270 4129, or try the website www.fco.gov.uk/travel, to get up to date information on travel safety, dos and don'ts and visa requirements.

Take a credit or debit card with a Cirrus and/or a Visa sign. A credit card has the advantage of being able to supply proof of sufficient funds, an entry requirement for some countries.