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TRAVEL

ost is the first hurdle for many trip. Ensure you’re adequately While these may not provide an
young South Africans planning covered; income, they often offer other
to spend time overseas. Flights • Transport when you arrive; support such as meals and ac-
Cand the relative weakness of • Accommodation; commodation.
the rand against most major currencies • Meals; and
make travel expensive to popular gap-year • A contingency for unexpected If this all seems daunting or you’re unsure
destinations such as Europe, the UK, USA costs. about the people or organisations where
and Australia. • you are applying, there are specialist
When budgeting, consider the cost of agencies which can help. The benefits of
According to Gavyn Letley from special- living at your destination as it may be working with an agency are:
ist loans provider DirectAxis, turning the more expensive than in South Africa. Once
dream of an overseas adventure into real- you understand the costs you can start • It will guide you through visa ap-
ity starts with setting a budget. This may considering how to fund the trip. Common plications and work permits.
seem a mundane way to begin the trip strategies are:
of a lifetime, but it will reduce the stress • Its networks of employers
make it easier to get seasonal
of constantly worrying about money, and • Getting a part- or full-time job.
potentially cutting the trip short. work or jobs in sectors such
• Working while travelling. A paid as hospitality, au pairing and
While it’s difficult to budget for the internship will offer valuable work teaching. Reputable agencies
unknown, he suggests starting by listing experience and some spending vet employers and employment
expected expenses, which include: money. Alternatively, jobs such programmes, minimising the
as au pairing can provide income risk of job scams or poor work-
• Airfares; and cover accommodation and ing conditions.
• Visa costs; meal costs.
• Travel insurance - a medical • Some agencies will arrange
emergency, theft, flight or other • Volunteering or participating accommodation and offer 24/7
cancellations could ruin your in educational programmes. emergency support.

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