Albufeira

Similarly to Lagos, Albufeira is known for its night time antics. Again, lying on the beach all day and spending the night club/bar hopping is the way to go. Everyone’s experiences are different. From my personal experience, I preferred clubbing in Albufeira to Lagos as there are more locals and it is not as rough and dangerous as the streets full of drunken Aussies in Lagos. Again, similar to Lagos there are no particular clubs to go to. The streets are literally filled with them and it is impossible to choose where to begin. The drinks are just as cheap as Lagos and for around 3 euro, you can get a ‘blue waterfall’ (see the bartender making them below).

There are heaps of water sports and beach activities to do in Albufeira as well. Dolphins Driven can help you here and can even take you swimming with dolphins.

Just like Lagos, the food here is great. There is a lot to suit the tourist’s pallet, but keep walking and you will find some local treats. Piri Piri is a chili based oil, which they use to flavor food, particularly chicken. With Piri Piri chicken sold almost everywhere, you can’t miss out. 

There are great hostel all through the city. If you’re having trouble choosing one and are on a tight budget, Orange Terrace Hostel is the pick of the bunch. Only around $20 a night, this hostel has great hospitality and with an orange orchard on the roof, you get as much free freshly squeezed juice as you want! The people are lovey here and so is the sangria. Many of the ‘locals’ are travelers who have stumbled across this paradise and never left. You will find that a lot of the bar and restaurant workers are also young travelers. If you are looking for some bar work for a little bit of extra cash, a few months in this paradise is the ultimate way to go.

Lagos

Lagos is an ideal place for young travelers looking for the beach and clubs. The beaches at Lagos are crystal clear and with your choice of drinks, as well as watermelon and other fruits, ice blocks and sweets all sold on the sand, you won’t need to move all day.

At night, the place comes to life with clubs and bars everywhere you turn and as the streets fill with life, there’s no need to recommend places to drink as they are all so much fun. Club and bar hopping in Lagos is what you will do every night you can. The bars and clubs are filled with other travelers just like you. Aussies in particular love this place and fill the clubs. During the day there are plenty of water sports and fun activities to do such as a booze cruise or water skiing.

If you stay at recommended hostels, such as the Rising Cock, they have planned booze cruises and activities already planned for their guests. The Rising Cock is very well known for its hospitality and fun drinking games. If you’re stuck for a place to stay then look no further. If you would like to plan your own activities and booze cruise (which is a much more expensive way to go) Bom Dia will have you covered. Lagos Surf Center, Blue Ocean and Southwest Charters are all companies which will help you with activities to do in the area.

The food in Portugal in general is amazing. The seafood, as you can imagine is divine. If you’re looking for somewhere tasty to eat A Forja has top quality traditional food. No Patio, O Pescador and Cervejaria Dios Irmaos are also great places to eat.

Drinks

The most common alcoholic and best drinks you will have in Spain are sometimes the cheapest, which is a bonus. Sangria is the most common alcoholic drink and for those who are not sure, it is a red wine based punch…kind of. It can be made with many different liquors, wines, soft drinks and fruits. Depending on where you go will depend on the style of sangria. Tinto de Verano is a similar drink, also based on red wine and mixed with lemonade. You can get liters of sangria and tinto de verano for just a few Euros in any grocery store, which is great to know before you go. Cerveza is the Spanish term for beer. You will use this a lot. Licor Cuarenta y Tres ( Licor 43) is often served as a shot after dinner. It is a yellow liqueur, made from citrus and fruit juices, with a vanilla flavour. Great way to end a meal. The best mojito’s I have ever discovered are in Granada. The fresh lime and perfect balance of flavours they use create the most delicious mojito you will ever have, trust me.

More Food

There is so much more food to be discovered aside from tapas. My personal favourite dish in Spain is paella. Paella is a tomato based risotto, mixed with delicious seafood, meat, and vegetables. If it comes with a burnt bottom don’t panic. The ‘crust, or burnt bottom is delicious and is what makes a good paella. Many Spanish families, when eating paella do not allow the kids to have any of the ‘crust’ as it is the best and is kept for the adults. The Kebabs in Spain as discussed in the Granada post are amazing. Filled with delicious, fresh ingredients as well as perfectly seasoned meat and fresh aioli and feta to top it off, it is the best hangover cure in the world. Other popular dishes, such as gazpacho, a cold tomato soup filled with strong garlic flavours are common to be found on stands in the busy streets. For something sweet, crema catalana is a delicious burnt custard which you must try in Barcelona. The ultimate sweet in Spain is churros, an extremely popular Spanish donut stick often dipped in hot melted chocolate. This is the best thing to have after a night clubbing when you’re walking home at 7am.

Food

There is so much food to be discovered throughout Spain. Tapas, for those who don’t know is a variety of appetizers, or snacks obviously in Spanish cuisine. They are delicious! It is common to have a wide range of tapas with a cerveza (beer) or two instead of a proper meal for dinner. Some of the most common tapas foods are; tortilla espanola, which is a plain potato tortilla, often served with a tomato or another tipping sauce on top. Croquettes are also a potato based food and are crumbed, filled with anything from octopus to rich melted cheese. They are delicious! Gambas ajillo (garlic prawns) are also served as tapas and are always amazing. Queso manchego (Spanish sheep cheese) is sometimes served with olives. Allioli, or aioli is often dribbled on the top of delicious baked potatoes. Potato salads are also a commonly found tapas, as well as jamon (ham), prosciutto and pescaito frito, which is an extremely common deep fried small sardine-like fish.

Salamanca

Salamanca is another beautiful city in Spain. La Cocina de Toño is one of the top tapas bars there according to Lonely Planet. Mesón Las Conchas, El pecado, Mandala Café, Restaurante Le Luna, Restaurante Lis, Zazu Bistro, El Bardo, Mater Asturias, Patio Chico, Victor Gutierrez and Casa paco are all great places to eat and not too pricey. The Hostels throughout Salamanca vary from $15, including Alda Centro Salamanca Hostel, to $70 on an average night at places like Hotel Residencia Grav Via. The most appropriate place to stay, considering your little amount of money and will to explore and party on, would be the Youth Hostel, Salamanca. At only $16 a night, this place is a young and vibrant hostel to stay in.

Heaps of people love the Salamanca night life. “Salamanca is full of nightlife activities, the best example for this is the tunos, who are mainly university students who sing in the Plaza Mayor. They sing specially for women that is why they are so romantic and nice that every woman can fall in love with them. I like the tunos very much so this is an excuse to go back there, they are so romantic. Very Spanish.” Sonia69 from Virtual tourist.

Other posts, such as louisecj, say “Salamanca has so much to offer in this respect.. jacko's (a bar dedicated to micheal jackson) is great if you like obscenely large drinks on the cheap.. camelot is a club that can be quite cheesy.. usually only entered into on a friday/saturday..when everyones there dancing their socks off to the grease soundtrack and forgetting to be embarrassed..
personally i think the park is great.. always some friendly spaniards making mojitos and inclined to share..
there are so many "irish bars" in salamanca.. being irish myself i thought id find some familiarity, but really its just that they value the name!.. "the irish rover" is great for some dancing.. poor enough midweek but is packed at the weekend..
molly malones, the shamrock, etc. are among others..
la chupeteria was my favourite spot.. all shots 1 euro.. it wouldn’t be the most personal of places.. but if you enjoy a variety of shots on fire, and all the rest of it, its great fun.. there’s a grassy area outside for collapsing on afterwards.
for the more sophisticated drink with friends.. tin tin is great, jazz music often playing outside.. and the rum in there is great.
there is so much to explore in salamanca.. and the nightlife only really kicks off after 11pm until the early morning..
and if you are really really up for an all nighter.. the garramond or circus...open at 4am for an underground dance session.
el sabor is a salsa place.. can drink and salsa simultaneously if you like.
what else... ah yes.. you will most definitely come across leonardo's.. its a greasy mc.greasy fast food place.. and you might be repulsed initially but i dont know anywhere in the world where a bacon con queso bocadillo has ever tasted so good..
well worth getting 2..
salamanca everyone walks everywhere so you'll burn it off easily enough!.. all in all.. fantastic city and a place i would visit again... enjoy”

Valencia

Valencia is home of the La Tomatina festival, which is held in the last Wednesday of August. Many tourists as well as locals travel to Valencia for the festival, so if you are planning to go to it (which I would definitely recommend), book a room well ahead as the city books up fast! This city is full of culture and there are always interesting activities happening around every corner. There is even gay and lesbian sauna’s around the city. Sauna Magnus is definitely one of the big ones if you wanted to check it out.

If you’re feeling a little hungry, A Tu Gusto is one of the top Mediterranean restaurants according to the Lonely Planet. Maipi, Vuelve Carolina, Riff and Casa Guillermo are some other great places to eat around the city. There are heaps of clubbing areas throughout the city as well.

By day Barrio del Carmen is a maze of cute little streets filled with boutiques, restaurants, bars and shops. By night, this area turns into a vibrant clubbing central. Calle Caballeros is at the heart of it, but take a walk down any of the little side streets and you'll stumble across some great chill-out bars and small clubs. Canovas is also a great area for clubbing. At the river end of Gran Via Marques del Turía is the Plaza Canova, where you can bar and club hop till the early hours of the morning. Aragon/Polo i Peyrolon is another great area for clubbing. If you head towards the university, you’ll see Avenida Aragon and to the right, there are streets with clubs, restaurants and bars all the way to the area known as Polo i Peyrolon. 

Hostels in Valencia are pretty cheap. From about $15 a night you can find a place to stay and some of them are pretty fun. Red Nest Hostel and Purple Nest Hostel are probably the two best at $15 a night. They are as expected, full of traveling students who are up for a good night. For $18 a night, Rooms Deluxe Hostel is pretty nice, as well as Home Backpackers and Indigo Youth Hostel.

Córdoba

Córdoba is a city found in Andalusia and is well known for the Mezquita, the great mosque of the city. The interior is incredible, so don’t forget to charge your camera! Other places, such as Patio de los Naranjos and Minaret, Palacio de Viana, Casa de Sefarad and Museo de Bellas Artes are also quite beautiful if you are keen to see some more sites.

Casa Mazal and Taberna San Miguel El Pisto are both delicious places to eat, as well as Bodegas Campos, El Churrasco, Taberna Sociedad de Plateros and El Astronauta are also great, so pick whichever is closest to you or suits your taste. The prices vary so be aware of that.

 Majority of the hostels are around $30 and are mostly one star. Some are not too bad, including Hotel Mariano, Hotel Abadi and Hotel Plateros, with one of the most fun, alcohol fuelled hostels being Funky Cordoba. Everyone there is lovely and with only being $16 a night it’s worth it. It is hard not to make new friends here. If you’re in the mood for some chocolate and churros, Don Pepe is yummy.

There are some great bars around the area as well. Bar Correo, Bodega Guzman, La Pataita de Antonio, Amapola and Bar-Cafeteria Soul all are always crowded and have decent music and drinks.

Seville

Seville is full of amazing architecture. Plaza de Espana has been completely renovated as it was badly neglected in the past. With beautiful bridges and gondolas, this place is magical. Alcazar is a medieval Islamic palace, surrounded by amazingly luscious gardens-very peaceful and relaxing to wonder through. If you’re looking for a little taste of flamenco, Casa de la Memoria de Al-Andalus is one of the most authentic and intimate flamenco bars you will find. Vinería San Telmo also has great tapas.

La Carbonería may seem pretty dead during the day, but at night it goes off with live music and traditional dancing. The Cathedral and Giralda is an amazing site from the 12th century. Parque de María Luisa is also amazing. Very quiet, which means it’s a lovely place for a mini nap if you’re feeling a bit tired for your adventures. If that’s not enough culture for you, Semana Santa and Conjunto Monumental de la Cartuja are two spectacular churches. The detailed architecture around the whole city is quite unbelievable! As well as Ronda and Pamplona, Seville is also known for its bullfighting, so if you have a chance to check that out take it as an advantage.

Seville is full of small bars. You can visit five very different bars without even leaving the street. The main areas are; Alfalfa, where Pérez Galdós gets so packed with people on Friday and Saturday nights that cars can't drive down it; Alameda, which has a more alternative scene, with lots of gay bars and clubs; and calle Betis by the river in Triana, which is wall-to-wall with venues, from quiet bars to all-night clubs.

Ronda

Ronda’s landscape is absolutely amazing. Even if you don’t have time to stay, you must do a day trip to see the cliff sides. La Ciudad (literally translates to The City), is where Ronda’s most famous sight is – yes I mean the cliff side (Puente Nuevo). The best view of this is from the Camino de los Molinos, which runs along the bottom of the gorge. Guided walks etc are not very necessary. Wonder around the area and you can walk down as far as you want towards the bottom. There’s also plenty of busking around the cliff side, which really sets the scene. Makes the view magical. Hidden in the site is a cave bar, which has awesome live music. (See below)

For great tapas in the area, head to Bodega San Francisco. If your there for dinner, Casa Santa Pola has fantastic food. The roast lamb with honey and rosemary is delicious. Tetería Al Zahra has beautiful teas and fantastic Moroccan ceramic teapots and cups and, of course shisha’s, or hookahs, which are very common throughout Spain. If you’re planning on doing a tour around the city, there is a day tour trip from Granada, including wine tasting and checking out the bull fighting arenas (which you must do). There is a local guide who will show you around. This will cost around $160, so clearly if you’re on a budget you can check the places out in your own time.

Ronda is surprisingly becoming a younger area, so more and more bars and clubs are actually opening. Carmen Abela, off Calle Espinel (La Bola) is the best bar in Ronda for a night out. La Farola is a traditional bar named after the huge street lamp in the centre of the square. Just be aware it is closed on Sundays. Limbo is also a great bar but closes early, depending on how busy it is. Having said that, sometimes it is open till sunrise. O’Flaghtery’s Irish Bar is less than a minute’s walk away and is always full of young tourists and locals (perfect for you guys- loads of uni students).

Pamplona

If you know anything about Spain, more so Pamplona, I’m sure you know it’s most famous for the running of the bulls, or ‘Sanfermines’. If you are there from the 6th of July to the 14th, you should definitely check it out. Just be very careful. People die who take part every year, but it’s fantastic if you’re watching from a tall building and there’s no way the bulls can reach you. The top things to do in Pamplona include visiting the impressive cathedral, the historic parks and the great city walls. If you are looking to stay at a cheap hostel, the cheapest you will find is around $25, including hostels such as Aloha Hostel and Xarma Hostel Aterpea. In Pamplona, rooms are a bit pricier due to the positioning and beaches in the city, so if you are planning to stay in the cheapest hostels, remember you will be getting the extreme basics.

Bars and clubs are busiest in the early hours of the morning. A lot of the activity is also throughout the day during the Festival of San Fermín. The main square of Pamplona is the Plaza del Castillo, it is the heart of the Old Town as well as the entire city, which holds Subsuela, quite a decent and busy club. The Plaza is always entertaining with a million things going on around you. It is so much fun. You can’t go to Pamplona and not go here. Being a busy area, remember to keep a hold of your belongings close to you, particularly in tight crowds to avoid any theft. Also, there is no cover charge which is great too. A lot of the clubs in Spain don’t really have cover charges unless they are the biggest ones in the city (or you’re in Barcelona). Jarauta Street is FULL of clubs and bars and is always fun going from one club to the next. You won’t need to go anywhere else, just spend the whole night on this street. Tejeira Street is very similar. During the Festivals, literally all the shops and groceries close down and all the streets turn into streets of music, dancing, fun and of course A LOT OF ALCOHOL. The night life is really EVERYWHERE in this city. Just follow the music and you will find great drinks and great people and have the time of your life. Eating out in Pamplona is a real treat and great fun if you plan to sample every tapas bar you can find.

San Sebastián

Being on the beach, there is nothing better than after a day of exploring to have a swim and a cerveza (beer) on the sand of Isla de Santa Clara. For a cheap tour of around $20, there is a hop-on hop-off bus that travels right around the city on a double-decker bus -yes, like the ones in London. When looking for somewhere to stay, there are many cheap hostels full of students doing the exact same thing. San Fermin is only about $30 a night. You can go cheaper if you want for $15 a night at Urban House but just remember its $15 for a reason. Olga’s Place is only $22 a night. It is basic but it is done well.

The beaches and sights to see are great. Playa de Gros and Playa de la Concha are some of the best city beaches you can find. Mirando a San Sebastián and Museo Naval are both pretty cool museums if you have time to check them out.

A night of partying typically starts in 'La Parte Vieja', the Old Part, which is a maze of bars, clubs, pubs to suit any taste. Meet with friends between 10 and 11 to enjoy some pinxtos (typical Basque food), and have a few copas (beer, wine, a strong mixed drink, or the famous Basque cider). Illumbe is the biggest after-hours zone in San Sebastian with dozens of clubs staying open until 6 or 7 in the morning. Here there is typically no cover fee meaning that you can go from club to club to see which ones best suit you. Illumbe is about a 15 or 20 minute walk from the Old Part or a 5 Euro cab ride (tip - or a 1.20 Euro bus). For those who don't want to make the trip to Illumbe, San Sebastian's most famous club, Bataplan, is only a 5 minute walk from The Old Part. For those interested in a more alternative scene, the dozen or so bars around the Buen Pastor Cathedral, located next to the Old Part provide a more relaxed ambience with quality lounge music and nicely decorated interiors. El Barrio Gros, located on the other side of the Urumea River, a 5 minute walk from the Old Part features a diverse nightlife with everything from Irish Pubs to Retro bars.

Madrid

Being the capital of Spain expectations for Madrid can be rather high. Try not to have this and keep in mind it is not the ‘clubbing capital’. Having said that, there are many exciting destinations throughout Spain and Madrid is just another one. When staying in Madrid, it is best to stay as close to the city centre as possible, or in it.

There are many beautiful sights to see. Even if you are not particularly into that kind of thing, you must visit the Museo De Prado. The artwork is amazing and you will spend hours being lost amongst it. As well as this, the major plazas throughout the city are full of entertaining scenes and great shopping. Plaza Mayor is the major plaza, with exciting things happening everywhere you turn. Plaza de la Villa is also an exciting and busy plaza to visit. If you want to check out some grand sites but don’t want to spend all of your time doing that, quickly check out Palacio Real, a beautiful palace and Basílica de San Francisco El Grande, where all you will want to do is look up. Beautiful architecture. El Rastro is a great market, full of opportunities to pick up a bargain or two. Mercado de de Fuencarral is an area full of young and vibrant shops. A lot of the stores are pretty funky. With names like Fuck, Ugly Shop and Black Kiss you have to check them out.


In terms of clubbing, La Venencia is a great bar. They pour the drinks straight from the barrel and also have a decent selection of tapas. Museo Chicote has the most cocktails I have ever seen. The Roof, which is a cocktail bar with an amazing view of the city, as well as Antigua Casa Angel Sierra and Delic are also pretty cool bars to visit. One of the best clubs in Madrid is definitely Kapital. It’s known to be one of the most famous ‘mega clubs’ with seven stories and different music on each floor you will never be bored. You will learn that the locals are very forward in terms of sexuality and showing you how they feel. Just keep this in mind…

Granada

Granada, being placed right down South is not usually thought of as an ideal destination for young people traveling through Spain. Having said that, the local nightlife and free tapas with every drink, as well as the beautiful people tend to change these initial thoughts.

If you only have a small amount of time for sightseeing, the Alhambra is one of the main attractions in Granada. It’s a beautiful palace in the day and night! If you are up for a few casual drinks, or a wild night, begin at the bar Camborio, which has the most beautiful view of the Alhambra. But you might need to take off your heels to walk. It’s quite I steep walk on the cobbled streets. The lights on the palace are magical.
There are many vibrant bars in Granada with 1 or 2 Euro shots. One bar in particular, Babylon is found in a dark alleyway, containing pillars covered in the names of 100 different types of shots, all 1 and 2 Euro as shown in this
picture. Maee West is a great club with 3 different rooms all containing different music and D.J’s. Be careful as it’s easy to get lost in the crowd. Eshavira is a flamenco bar which you should check out along with Sala Industrial Copera Peña de la Platería, which claims to be the oldest flamenco aficionados’ club in Spain. It’s a private affair, though, and not always open to nonmembers. Performances are usually Thursday and Saturday at 10.30pm – speak a little Spanish at the door, if you can. Granada 10, being a glittery converted cinema is now Granada’s top club for the glamorous crowd, who lie on the gold sofas and enjoy cheesy Spanish pop music. It’s unlikely you will get to check this place out as it is very pricey, but it’s a once in a life time kind of thing. It’s unbelievable.

Being very close to Morocco, Granada has fantastic Moroccan influenced markets, with every second store containing hookah’s (or shishas) which are often served with Moroccan style tea. Some places give you a free hookah with a kebab. The kebabs in Granada are not like your average kebabs. Coming in the form of a sandwich, or burger it does not look like your average wrapped kebab. Don’t let this image question the food. I have to say, these are the BEST kebabs I have ever had around the world. Delicious.

Barcelona

It helps to know a couple of words to get by before you go. Hola (hello) Gracias (Thank you) and Cuanto cuesta (How much is this?) are three you will use A LOT.

It is a good idea to download a couple of apps before you go to practice the language and learn a few quick things when you are on the plane. Duolingo, for example, is a perfect app for this.

There are many sites in Barcelona you HAVE to see; Antoni Gaudi (to the right) -Note-it’s free!, Palace of Catalan Music (Palau de la Musica Catalana), Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, Casa Batllo, Guell Palace (Palacio Guell), Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), St. Mary of the Sea Cathedral (Iglesia de Santa Maria del Mar) and Magic Fountain (Font Magica) – Amazing to see at night. For a little culture, these places are incredible. For a little party, you must visit the top 10 clubs in Barcelona. But remember to always have your wits about you.

Some other awesome clubs with a range of music, filled with locals found in the Gothic Quarter (old town) include Macarena Club - a shoebox-sized techno club that sits right next to the Ramblas. Keep in mind, it has great soundstages too; Marula Cafe - an intimate club in Barcelona's city centre offering jazz, funk, soul, disco and Latin; Sidecar Club - an eclectic club that sits in Plaza Reial and is quite unique; Harlem Jazz Club - brings jazz, funk and soul to its faithful followers nearly every night of the week; and Cathedral (a must visit)- full of great house music and always a large local crowd. Great clubs in El Raval include; Boulevard Club - a nice and loud club sitting right in the middle of the Ramblas; Moog Club - an atmospheric techno club that sits a minute's walk from the Ramblas as well. Clubs in the beach and port area are pretty fun as well but not ideal if you’re on a budget as this area can get very expensive very quickly. CDLC Club - one of Barcelona's most exclusive and glamorous beach side clubs and Mondo Club - sits slightly further from the beach front than the other port clubs. It has a terrace area overlooking the yachts. Pretty fancy; Shoko Club - a beach front club, bar and restaurant that is popular amongst the holiday crowd; Catwalk Club - one of the largest beach clubs, attracting international house DJs. Clubs in Poble Nou include; Razzmatazz – HUGE and awesome club containing five stories and is arguably Barcelona's most famous club, so it’s a must see (as seen below). If you’re in Poble Sec; Apolo Club is actually two clubs in one. Both offer pretty new music and a great atmosphere. Clubs in Montjuïc such as; La Terrrazza Club, which is a large outdoor club in the centre of the Poble Espanyol complex -Great for all night summer parties; as well as The One Club, which is a small club with a big sound system and impressive light shows in the same area.

I have added a link - click on 'Barcelona' to find out more to do there. There’s just so much.

More Packing Tricks

Always keep a copy of all your important documents and information at home with someone in case you lose yours whilst traveling as they can help you out if needed.

Plastic bags are the best. Always take one or two plastic bags in case you need to quickly pack wet towels swimmers, or something. Zip-lock bags are even better. When packing, roll up your clothes instead of folding them to fit more in. Place them in a couple of separate big zip-lock bags and seal them making sure no air is in the bags. This is the best way to pack as you can fit a lot more in and if you need to get to something quickly you know where it is. Take a few extra - they don't take much room and you will use every one you take, I can assure you. Place all your items and electronics you wish to take on the plane in one as well so you don't have to fish through for things and look silly in the line at security. You can just place the whole bag through the scanner. This way you can't leave anything behind too.

When organizing and packing it is always good to write up a plan with all the dates you are away for, including details of where you will be and what you plan to do. Include a budget so you know how much you should be spending each day. This just helps prevent future disasters, like running out of money when you still have a week to go. Trust me, that is the worst.

Oh, another tip would obviously be to not leave everything to the last minute. Go and exchange cash whilst you are at home into the local currency of where ever it is you’re going on your wild adventure. Don't wait until you get to the airport as it can be a lot more expensive to exchange money there. Get out a few hundred in cash so you will not be stuck without money for taxi's, food, etc once you have arrived. While we are on the topic of money, take a small bag or have a zipped bag somewhere on your body to hide your money. Preferably on your front and somewhere where you can feel it in case it was to disappear. Make sure it is strapped to you at all times as pick pockets are a major issue no matter where you go.

Packing Tricks

First thing is first. You have booked your flight by finding the cheapest one online (being the poor uni student you are) and aim to save as much as you can for spending money.

When leaving the country it always helps to make a list of items you will need, whether is it two weeks, or two months you are going for, it is best to be prepared for anything. Obviously necessities will change depending on your destination and the time of year, but, no matter how long you go for and where you go you still need to write up a basic list including;

 -a small travel towel

- toiletries

-first aid kit

-hand sanitiser (always comes in handy!)

-laundry soap

-day pack

-electronics (i-pod, camera's etc)

and the essentials;

-passport-duh!

-wallet

-tickets

-insurance information

-photo copies of documents

-bank details

-blank paper and pens -always needed when you least expect it.