“Every gap year student should have some skills training to help them travel in a more sensible and informed way. There are very few things in life that we expect to go off and do with no training, so why do we assume that travelling in the developing world can be achieved without preparation?”

Charlotte Hindle – author of Lonely Planet’s ‘Gap Year Guide’

Thursday, 8 February 2007

Euro emergency number 'unknown'


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Title – Euro emergency number ‘unknown’
Source – www.bbc.co.uk
Date – 7th February 2007

It’s a simple fact; the number 112 will generate an emergency response within 27 EU countries. This fact alone might provide you with a way of seeking help when you most need it. Once you move outside of these countries the situation becomes more complicated. For example if you find yourself in South Africa the Police Number is 10111, The Ambulance & Fire Brigade 10177?

Destination information is a vital part of the trip preparation process, knowing some basic phrases and emergency numbers (not just the emergency services) will stand you in good stead when things don’t go according to plan.

Our Gap Year and Independent Travel Safety and Awareness workshop will give you all the preparation you need to start your trip planning in good time and allows you to arrive at your destination, feeling your trip can start on day one, with the confidence to discover all your host country has to offer.

Please visit our website at http://www.safegapyear.com/

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