Independent Journey - Your total resource for planning your travels around the world

Let us help you plan your trip, whether you are going on a round the world backpacking or volunteering on a gap year, or even shorter term trips. Visit the planning sections below.

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Initial Planning

So you want to go and explore the world, but where do you start? When do you go and who with? The world is a big place so where should to travel to? Get ideas on the fun and interesting things you can do on your travels.

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Getting There

Do you fly and get to you destinations in the quickest time possible? How about taking it a bit slower and travelling overland? Maybe you would prefer joining a tour. There are several options available to you.

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Further Planning & Accommodation

Safety and your health is important while travelling in a strange place, you also need to make sure you are fully insured. Other things to remember are visas and passport, and remember your money too. Then you just need to pack.

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