I plan to go to Rome for a 4 month course. Then I'll be back home for about 2 months. After that, I plan to do some volunteer work in South Africa for 2-3 months. Then I return again for 2 months and then with some friends I plan to go to Australia and/or New Zealand for 3 months.
Does this sound like a good plan for my year out or should I travel for 9 or 10 months continuously and not return home during this time? Would that work out cheaper? What would be better?
I'd like to be home around christmas atleast, and then my cousin's wedding in jan. (about 2 months). Is that possible with the RTW ticket deal?
Thanks.
piknik
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titaniumalison
some insurance plans (and you will need insurance!) expire if you return to your home country- even in transit. Just something to consider.
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titaniumalison
I wouldn't know for sure- I'm not a world expert on travel, but I think you'll have to have a look at the fine print for yourself- my gut feeling is that you might be able to take insurance just for the times you are away. (You might even be cheeky and ask for a repeat business discount!)
As for the ticket, a RTW ticket is probably not for you. Get rough dates for your travel and play with an online flight finder (such as jetabroad for the aussies...) I spent a good few hours online finding a date that worked well and was cheap- my flight out is just before peak- the next flight, a few days later following exactly the same route with the same companies was much more expensive!
have fun planning!
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piknik
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<hr>my gut feeling is that you might be able to take insurance just for the times you are away. (You might even be cheeky and ask for a repeat business discount!) <hr></blockquote>
I don't get what you mean by that??
Do you mean two different policies, or that the policy will become valid again once I resume my journey?
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