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Announcing a new FCO travel guide for young travellers

[ 0 ] September 3, 2012 | Claire R

11.11.14.ces_backpacking-in-australia_ft_32325984_373_262The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has released this week Plan.Pack.Explore, the complete guide for those planning a trip abroad. From getting the right visa to keeping managing your money, the guide includes plenty of valuable information to help travellers. It contains vital information on what the FCO can or cannot do in cases of trouble abroad.

The FCO strongly encourages those planning a gap year to get a copy of the guide to avoid running into preventable problems overseas. Hey, we all know that sometimes those problems make the best traveller stories but a little planning might just save your bacon so take a look…

The guide is available for free in print, online and as an app for iPad, iPhone 9iOS 5 and above) and Android devices. The benefits of the Plan.Pack.Explore. app include:

  • My Checklist – allowing users to develop personal check lists
  • My Notes – allowing users to write personal notes to act as reminders for a later date
  • Latest FCO travel news
  • Useful contacts section for Embassies, Consulates and High Commissions abroad
  • Holiday countdown function

Download the app at the following links:

    • For Android
    • For iPad and iPhone
  • Download or host the digital version here
  • Printed copies can be ordered by contacting the KBYG team directly at 

Happy travelling!

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