Travel

Living on a big island, we Australians like to get out and stretch our legs when we can. From gap years to voluntourism, backpacking through Europe to working at summer camps in America, there's a big wide world out there and plenty of ways to see it.

Of course, between flights, hostels and meals, travel can quickly become an expensive proposition. Check out some of the student tips and links below for help planning your travels on the cheap.
Helpful Links

Travel Insurance
HBF have 5 Handy Travel Insurance Claim Tips for you.

Rail Europe
Rail Europe has the best deals and travel planning for train travel in Europe.

Student Flights
The inside source for the best student deals on international travel and round-the-world tickets.

Lonely Planet
Guidebooks for the budget traveller, Lonely Planet has info on just about any corner of the world you can think to go. The website discussion boards are a great place to find tips from other travelers.

Let's Go
Started by American college students over 50 years ago, Let's Go is still run and written by student backpackers.

Overseas Working Holidays
A comprehensive site with ideas and resources for volunteering or working abroad.

GapYear.com
A site that provides ideas for volunteering abroad with a special section to help solo travelers find a travel mate.

STA Travel
A travel agency just for students, STA has special rates on flights and travel packages.

Lattitude
A non-profit organisation that specialises in arranging volunteer trips for youth ages 17-25.

Student Placement Australia
Student Placement places over 18 student travelers in professional work, training and study programs abroad.

Hostelling International (HI)
The only global organisation of youth hostels - check out rates for destinations around the world and book online.

Kayak.com
An online search engine that gathers the cheapest flights from airlines and other travel sites.