“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’

Tuesday 13 November 2007

Libya changes tourist entry rules


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Title – Libya changes tourist entry rules
Source – www.bbc.co.uk
Date – 13th November 2007

Travel is often not straight forward, different countries change their entry and exit rules on a regular basis, often on a tit-for-tat basis as a result of arguments between governments and those it affects most is the travellers simply seeing what the world has to offer and what they can learn along the way.

Fortunately this type of sudden unannounced change which results in plane loads of tourists being refused entry doesn’t happen very often and you are generally warned before your departure by your tour operator or airline.

But visa and documentation requirements can be a nightmare in the planning stages of any trip, especially when travelling to a number of different countries on the same trip. Even a stamp from another country in your passport can raise an eyebrow or lead to unending questions of where you have just come from, the reason for your visit and remember customs officials tend not to have a sense of humour when they listen to your answers.

Our two day Gap Year and Independent Travel Safety and Awareness workshop prepares those candidates attending with all the information they need to start their trip preparation, including visa applications and requirements. This allows you to plan effectively for your trip and not make the simplest mistakes such as not allowing enough time to get all the visa applications filed and thus resulting in sometimes hundreds of pounds worth of extra costs being added to your budget. We also help you to be aware of some of the more dangerous aspects of travel and the course provides skills to deal with these as well, including; personal safety techniques, Travel Health, dealing with crime abroad, Travel Equipment, Cultural Awareness and more.

Please visit our website at
www.safegapyear.com

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