Travel Checklist
Since Accommodation Engine was established, we haven't just helped students find accommodation. We have also given help and advice about a number of different aspects relating to studying or travelling abroad. Due to this demand we felt it would be useful to compile a Travel Checklist.
We understand that not everyone who visits our site needs our accommodation search service, however we do believe that now there is something on the site to help everyone going abroad.
Our New Checklist should act as a good guide from booking a flight to opening a bank account. The more you organise before you go, the more relaxed you'll be and stress free.
Please feel free to have a look throughout the whole site to find something to help you. If you have any other queries or questions that we do not cover, send us an email.
We understand that not everyone who visits our site needs our accommodation search service, however we do believe that now there is something on the site to help everyone going abroad.
Our New Checklist should act as a good guide from booking a flight to opening a bank account. The more you organise before you go, the more relaxed you'll be and stress free.
Please feel free to have a look throughout the whole site to find something to help you. If you have any other queries or questions that we do not cover, send us an email.
1. FLIGHTS, TRAIN, TRAVEL
It is essential for anyone studying abroad to first of all get to your destination country. There are loads of different ways to do that.
2. MOBILE PHONE
It is a great idea to organise a mobile phone to save you the high costs of international call charges.
You can organise a contract or pay as you go sim card.
3. PHONING HOME
When you are abroad it is great to stay in touch with friends and family back at home. There are loads of ways of doing this.
4. TRAVEL INSURANCE
To keep yourself safe and secure it is always a good idea to take out a travel insurance policy to cover you if you have any trouble while you are abroad.
5. FOREIGN MONEY EXCHANGE
It is a good idea to get your foreign exchange before you even go to the train station or arrive in your destination country. You will find much better rates of exchange online which can even get delivered to your home.
6. HOTEL OR HOSTEL
You may need to book yourself and your friends into a hostel or a hotel for a couple of nights until you find accommodation or until your apartment is ready for you.
7. BANK ACCOUNT
Opening a bank account is one of the most important things to do when you go abroad. Above all it will give you a safe and secure place to keep your money.
8. VISAS, RULES & REGULATIONS
Make sure you have the right paperwork and know what you can cannot do in the country of your destination.