It's time to get started. You're going to be traveling for a long time, and you've got a lot to do. Here's a handly To Do list to help you get started.
All scheduled times are the amount of time before you leave that you will need to adequately complete the task.
| 6-9 months | Set up a vaccination schedule with your doctor | |
| 3-9 months | Plan a general route | |
| 3-9 months | Buy plane tickets to your first destination | |
| 3-6 months | Get passport and travel visas | |
| 1-3 months | Plan a more detailed route | |
| 1-3 months | Give move-out notice for your apartment | |
| 1-3 months | Acquire items from packing list for trip | |
| 2 months | Get travel/health insurance | |
| 2 months | Obtain extra credit cards in case some do not work in various places | |
| 1 month | Inform bank & credit card companies of your travels | |
| 1 month | Find a friend or family member that will handle your mail | |
| 1 month | Set up your bills for online payments | |
| 1 month | Refill any prescriptions before your health insurance stops | |
| 1 month | Cancel any unneeded memberships or subscriptions (magazines, gym, cable tv, etc.) | |
| 2-4 weeks | Quit your job | |
| 1-3 weeks | Move furniture and belongings into storage | |
| 2 weeks | Notify post office about change of address | |
| 2 weeks | Start packing your bag! | |
| 1 week | Leave copies of your passport, insurance, and other documents with family/friend |
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