Travel checklist

Get travel insurance

Ok, so while tales of breaking collarbones whilst screaming back from the Great Wall via flying fox sound glamorous when you’re telling them back home, they can be less appealing when they actually happen. We know that thinking about travel insurance is about as exciting as thinking about concrete bricks – but seriously, for as little as a beer per day you can save yourself, your luggage and your holiday plans a whole lotta drama.

Get a quote or buy your travel insurance here online.

 

Grab a discount card

The International Student Identity Card (ISIC) and the International Youth Travel Card (IYTC) are your tickets to savings across the globe. We’re talking over 41,000 discounts across 106 countries. They only cost $25 (or $37 when bundled with a YHA membership).

Save the environment

STA Travel was the first Australian travel agent to “go green” and give you the opportunity to purchase carbon offsets – to help neutralise the greenhouse gasses caused by your flights.

Check out more information on carbon credits

Set up some arrival accommodation

While dealing with a crowd of pushy taxi drivers at an Uzbekistan airport can be character-building, it’s kinda comforting when there’s a car waiting to take you to your pre-booked accommodation.

Book hostels and hotel accommodation right here online from a tiny $9 a night!

Plan your leaving party

Now let’s get down to the really important stuff: your BIG send-off! Cos let’s face it; you might be falling madly in lust with a sexy Mexican o/s and never coming back! So party like there’s no return – round up your friends, family and anyone willing to partake in plenty of celebratory shots.