Well please take note and enjoy the journey, as we take you through the guidelines of traveling/ farming / living / laughing overseas.
From Newbie to Old Goat experience
Tips for newbies:
- Get earphones for the long flight
- Pack durable clothing
- Get a few weeks worth of prescribed medications at docs to take with
- Do not mistake yourself with bad socks on a 16 hour flight
- What about a few extra dollars before you land. Convert a few before flight day
- Bucket list your destination before you get there, off days can be great for exploration
- Get a cheap or good phone. (Tip: ask if it will work in SA too. Meaning it is not aria locked)
- Good vibes – new comrades and friendships will be forged
- Rule of thumb, when traveling and living away from home respect thy neighbor
- Extra socks, underwear, smokes
- Copies of your documentation for emergencies
- Wees lekker!
- Serious applicants should ask their agent for the secret tip!
Tips for Old Goats:
- Remember why you started
- Could be good to return to old stomping grounds – talk to your agent
- Budget for good food while there – will sustain you better
- Time sheet apps – check the exchange rate
- Make tax-inquiries to claim dollars back in SA
- Do not underestimate immune boosters
- Check your credit card validity on airport lounges – layovers may take time
And finally, all you need to do…
Catch a lift!