| How is backpacking different from just traveling? | | | | have sufficient time to do everything on that list. |
| Backpacking does not require a person to spend too | | | | Leave a copy of that list to your friends and family |
| much money. This is what makes it very attractive | | | | so that they would know where and how to contact |
| to many people. A backpacker would usually ride the | | | | you if there would be an emergency. |
| cheapest public transport available and stay at a | | | | Read about the places that you have included in your |
| low-cost hostel. Five-star luxury hotels are a big | | | | itinerary. Educate yourself with the basic information |
| no-no when you are out backpacking. This whole | | | | about their culture, weather, government and people. |
| experience is more into giving you a raw kind of | | | | If you have time, you could even learn a few local |
| adventure. | | | | words or phrases. It would be nice to know how to |
| First-time backpackers might find it a bit difficult to | | | | say "thank you" or "hello" in another language, |
| take the first step. If you are used to traveling with | | | | wouldn't it? |
| several pieces of luggage that are full of clothes, | | | | Set aside a budget. Look up bus fares, plane ticket |
| shoes, and other stuff, you might want to change | | | | rates, and more. Make a rough estimation of how |
| that. In backpacking, you would need to pack light. | | | | much money you would spend once you are out |
| Bring only the most important pieces of clothing with | | | | there backpacking. This is necessary so that you |
| you. Decide which ones are the most comfortable | | | | would not run out of money in case something bad |
| and practical to wear during your whole trip. | | | | happens. |
| Another very important thing to do is make a clear | | | | Talking to experienced backpackers to know how |
| and detailed itinerary of your travel. Make a list of all | | | | they survived each time would also be extremely |
| the places that you are going to visit and the | | | | helpful. There should be able to share a few tips and |
| activities that are planning to do. Make sure that you | | | | techniques that you could use along the way. |