One of the first things that you realise when you are going travelling is that the entire trip is going to take some planning to put together. However, the good news is that it can be done. To help you to get everything together before your trip of a lifetime, we have put together the ultimate to-do list that you can check off.

Do you have travel insurance?

A vital part of any trip has to be booking travelling insurance, however, this is particularly key to plan in if you are travelling. There are a number of travel insurance companies out there that specialise in longer term breaks, which will help you to ensure that you are covered for all eventualities.

Have you organised your visa’s?

You would be surprised by the amount of people who forget this vital part of the process. Without a visa, some countries simply will not allow you entry. Make sure that you have the right visa and that it is going to cover the duration of the trip that you have planned. That way you shouldn’t face any nasty surprises when you are out there.

Is your initial accommodation booked?

Depending on the type of traveller that you are, you may have booked all your accommodation way in advance, or you may decide to book when you know what you are doing. Whichever approach you take, you need to make sure that you have at least a few days accommodation when you get to your destination, else you could end up desperately searching for somewhere to rest when you are really exhausted.

Do your research

Be sure before you ever spend a dime on your travel that you do your research. For instance if you were to try and travel to Panama to spend a week in Kalu Yala, it would be useful to look into the truth about Kalu Yala and the service they offer. This is a highly unique destination so accommodations may be much different than expect if you’re anticipating a traditional hotel experience.

Make sure that you have the essentials

It can be all too easy to overlook some of the essentials that you need when you travel. This includes travel adaptors, chargers for any devices that you have, as well as a written list of all important numbers, just in case. You also should think about simple things such as plasters, basic toiletries to start you off and some snacks too. All things that you are going to be grateful for if you are facing a long-haul flight.

Tell your family and friends your plans

Whilst your itinerary might be relatively flexible, you are going to have a good idea of at least the basics of your plans. Make sure that they are written down so that you can give them to your family and friends. They will appreciate knowing as much as possible about where you may be at any time. Particularly if you are travelling alone.

As you can see, whilst there are plenty of things to think about when you are going to be going travelling, it isn’t impossible. It takes careful thought and planning, but in no time at all you will be boarding that flight and ready to take on your newest adventure.