Travel Resources: a list of useful links

Travelling can be stressful, especially when you are going somewhere you have never been before. Here is a short list of official advice and RAPID articles worth reading before your next trip.

Before You Go

FCDO foreign travel advice — check entry requirements, safety, and health advice for the country you are visiting:

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

Visiting Europe — passport rules, the 90/180 short-stay limit, and the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), which has been fully operational since 10 April 2026:

https://www.gov.uk/visit-europe

How to pack — RAPID's tips for packing luggage in a time-saving, economical way:

How to pack your luggage

When You Get There

Travel Safety Tips

https://www.nationwide.com/lc/resources/home/articles/travel-safety-tips

Common Ways Travellers are Scammed or Pickpocketed

https://www.insuremytrip.com/travel-advice/travel-safety/common-travel-scams-to-avoid/

Hotel upgrades — RAPID's seven top tips:

Getting a hotel upgrade: our 7 top tips