Insta-Travel: A round-the-world Trip Travel Planning Checklist

If you’re like me and have an insatiable wanderlust, 

a
round-the-world trip can be the experience of a lifetime. 

You’ll get to immerse
yourself in different cultures, see amazing sights and enjoy a whole range of
activities. 

However, there is an art to planning these adventures and you’ll
need to pay attention to each detail if you’re to get the very most from your
globetrotting trip. 

I am excited to begin a travel blogging stint and to help you along the way in preparation 

of your own journeys, here is a checklist covering the
essentials.

Set a budget and decide on your route.

First, you’ll need to set a realistic
budget and decide on your route. 

Time and money constraints may mean you can’t
visit all the places you’d like to see, 

so it’s important to prioritize the
countries, regions or cities that you’d most 

like to visit and to plan an efficient route that will take you to them. 

Do plenty of research before you
commit to certain destinations and consider seasonality too. Some parts of the
world are much better to visit at particular times of the year, 

and this is
something to be aware of when you’re deciding on your itinerary.

Protect your health.

A year out can seem like the perfect time
to forget life’s practicalities, but there are some essentials you simply can’t
afford to neglect – and your health is one of them. 

So, once you know where
you’re travelling to, you should investigate any health risks 

and take
appropriate measures to control these dangers. 

As part of this, it’s important to
make sure your vaccinations are up to date and to research whether you need any
additional vaccinations for the destinations you’re visiting. 

For example, you
might need a diphtheria, polio, hepatitis A or B, typhoid, rabies, 

Japanese
encephalitis, meningitis, yellow fever or tetanus vaccination. 

You can find out
more about these options and about other travel health issues 

by visiting
websites such as Online Doctor Lloyds Pharmacy. 

Bear in mind that some vaccinations may need to be given six to eight weeks 

before you set off, so this isn’t something you can leave until the last
minute.

Make sure all the paperwork is in place.

You’ll also need to make sure that all your
paperwork is in place before your departure date. For example, is your passport
valid until at least six months after you are due to return? 

If not, now’s the
time to renew it. You may need to arrange visas as well and, 

if you plan to use
a car, consider getting an international driver’s licence. 

Think about your
insurance too. Before you set off you’ll need to make sure you 

have suitable
cover in place to protect you in the event of an emergency. 

This will add a
little to the cost of your adventure but it’s well worth it for the added peace
of mind you’ll get.

Tie up loose ends at home

As well as arranging your trip, you’ll need
to tie up any loose ends at home. 

This could include giving notice at work or
requesting a sabbatical, subletting your property, 

informing your bank of your
plans and stopping your mail and deliveries.

Do your last-minute preparations, and
bon voyage!

With your trip looming increasingly large
on the horizon, 

it’s time to put those last-minute preparations in place.

From
packing your rucksack to organizing cash or traveler’s checks for your first
destination, there will be plenty to keep you busy during the final few days. 

Once you’re prepped, all that’s left is to set off and let your adventures
unfold.