Students, backpackers and extended travel

Student travel insurance
Useful advice on travel insurance for gap years

Travel insurance for Australia
Whether you're going to Australia for a couple of weeks, or several months, Direct Line has a travel insurance policy for you

Take a gap year
Taking a break between studies? Want to enhance your skills or jumping at the chance of a career break? Then follow our tips on how to make the best of your time out.

Backpacker travel insurance
Covering unexpected costs overseas can ruin your trip

Responsible travel
How to offset or reduce your carbon footprint while on holiday

Holidays that help
How to find and take part in a charity or volunteering holiday as well as taking out adequate travel insurance

Advice on working abroad
Read our checklist of important considerations for when you work abroad

Ethical travel
Travelling responsibly does not mean sacrificing your choice of destination

Learn the lingo before you go
If you're visiting a country that doesn't have much tourism, you'll find it easier to get by if you learn some basic phrases and words before arriving

Travelling abroad with your pet
Find out more about the Pet Travel Scheme and Pet Passports

Worldwide travel insurance
With Direct Line you have the option to take out travel insurance that covers multiple destinations worldwide

Long-stay travel insurance
Our 'Discoverer' travel insurance policy covers you for extended trips

Travel insurance for round the world trips
Find out what's available for student travellers from Direct Line

Budget travel
Advice on getting a good deal on your holiday booking as well as your travel insurance

Travelling alone
If you are travelling alone, there are a number of precautions you can take that should help make your journey as safe as possible.

Other useful information:

Winter sports and activity holidays

Holiday safety

Holiday planning guide

Holiday destination guides

Ethical tourism