Wednesday, December 30, 2009

BlueCross Travel Insurance + Ontario Health Card Extension

Research and word of mouth reveals that BlueCross Travel Insurance is the most comprehensive and valuable to Canadians traveling abroad.Before you can apply for long-term travel insurance, you have to apply for an OHIP Extension. If ever you leave Canada for over 211 days you have to apply for one of these.This can be done by visiting a ServiceOntario counter (not a kiosk!) and submitting a signed letter of direction stating:- Reason for Leaving: Leisure or work. Work will require letter of employment...
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Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Getting an Australian Visa

I went onto the Australian Immigration website to scope out the details. Here's all the info you need, so you don't have to go scouring for yourself!www.immi.gov.auI'm looking to spend a year abroad and I intend to get work there in order to make a living.Here are all the documents I found on the Holiday Working Visa (most common Visa for those 18-30...
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Monday, December 14, 2009

Itinerary Planning

I've been referring to Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door for information on itinerary skills.My notes taken from this book can be found in my Research wiki.According to RS' Itinerary Planning, here's how I put together my trip.1) Research and decide on the places you want to see. Make a list and circle the destinations on a map.France - Alps...
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