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It has become fashionable to travel outside the boudaries of South Africa. Travelling may be to the neighbouring countries on a safari, to the UK. and Europe or even to the Americas and the Far East. Young adults, after leaving school lack the world(street) wise experience needed to survive in the adult world and time away, from the protective environment of home,serves to provide this experience.
As weather conditions often differ considerably from the mild climate in South Africa, preparation for such an overseas trip include amongst others, the type of clothing required, travel bags and how to obtain contacts abroad for work.