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Home >> Travel Logistics >> Vagabond QuestVagabond QuestWhat you need to know to plan your vagabond questFor anyone who’s read Rolf Potts book “Vagabonding” you may be more interested stretch that you may be interested in a more concise run through of the preparations necessary for long-term world travel. In this article on going to cover some of the most important things you must do (and not do) before your next vagabond quest.
Three months out: arrange your flight. In the past I’ve suggested multi-destination tickets as a way to provide the highest amount of value, though Rolf suggests buying a simple one-way ticket and over landing it from there. Both certainly have their advantages. A multi destination ticket will probably save you some money in the long run, but will hinder your flexibility. Furthermore, trains and buses are very cheap (though not as efficient as their Western counterparts) in many Third World countries, particularly in Asia. One month out: set cancellation dates for all insurance policies, credit cards, and other miscellaneous items. Contact the post office to forward your mail to either a friend or a P.O. Box in your name. Two weeks out: scan your passport, insurance policy and credit card into your computer and e-mail to yourself. Also, before you begin your vagabond quest, write down the numbers of all your travelers checks and e-mailed those to yourself as well. Prior to departure: create a checklist of items you need to take. At a minimum you should include: Airline tickets As a vagabond, minimalism is key. There’s no sense packing everything you think you might need, when you can always buy extras along the way as needed. Besides, navigating foreign markets can be an adventure in itself. Once you’ve completed the above steps, you’re now ready to begin your vagabond quest. One thing that Rolf and I both agree upon is that you should not over plan your trip. Remember: pack light and stay flexible! |
