You’ve saved for ages, booked your flights and you’ve got a rough idea of what you want to see and do – before you go, check the Travel Advice section of Smart Traveller.

This website can give you useful information on entering and leaving the country you are going to, what to do if you find yourself in need of help overseas, and information about any current international security situations.

You can also register your trip with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade through the Smart Traveller site – registering your travel with DFAT will help them know if you are in an affected area in case of an emergency situation, and enable them to notify you (or your family and friends back home) with the latest safety advice.