Travelling alone for the first time

Travelling on your tod or taking a trip with your mates?

TheSite.org offers some wise advice on taking care of yourself while still having fun when your parents aren't on guard.

Vaccinations

Stay healthy in foreign climes by finding out if you need to get vaccinated.

Some people would rather eat gravel than get a jab, but catching certain diseases on holiday can be far more unpleasant.

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