Backpacking solo can seem daunting at first. Everything about this way of travelling was new to me until recently. It has its ups and downs but now about six weeks in, I can say I am used to it all. If you have never backpacked before, read on for some backpacking wisdom. This is what I learnt in my first month of backpacking:
If you are going on a long trip, booking your flight and some accommodation are only the first steps of your preparation. I have already given some advice on what to pack so now it’s time to shed light on things like visas or vaccinations. If you want to know how to prepare for a big trip, read on!
You’re going travelling for months and all you’re taking with you is a backpack. Easy! Or is it? How exactly do you pack for long-term travel? What are the must-haves and what should you ditch? Read my tips here!
Going on a long backpacking trip is quite a big decision, especially if you are travelling solo. No wonder everyone around you has lots of questions and opinions. Some people will be excited for you, others less so. But I can assure you, they will all say things you will soon be sick of hearing. I have put together a list of my least favourite things you hear before you go solo travelling.
Whether you like it or not, we only have one planet and we are slowly destroying it. If that doesn’t scare you, you aren’t paying attention. I know travelling isn’t the most environment-friendly activity in the world. In fact, flying by plane actually has THE WORST impact on the environment. One more reason to do our best to redeem ourselves, don’t you think? So how exactly do you achieve eco-friendly travel?
Giving up your job and setting off towards uncertainty can seem like a super scary thing to do (it is!) but it’s far from impossible. More and more people are doing it these days. If you feel like you’re not in the right place but aren’t brave enough to quit your job and change things, read on. You can make it happen if you set your mind to it.