I think everyone right about now is super eager to jet off on their travels, we know we certainly are! We know it isn’t possible right now but when we can go again we would definitely recommend backpacking! Rach has done it several times and absolutely loved it! You don’t have to backpack to hostels you can still stay in lovely places!
So instead of going hostel to hostel why not, try out some more luxurious accommodation for your stopovers and take time hunting for the best deals. Take a look at how you can backpack like a boss.
How to pack
The most fundamental part of your backpacking trip will be picking your backpack. Your backpack will make or break your travel adventure (or your back)! We would recommend opting for a front loading backpack that has a capacity of forty litres. This will ensure that you have all the space you need for your gear and attire while ensuring that you have the baggage will fit in the cabin of a plane! Backpacking like a boss means ensuring that you don’t have to queue, you can travel quickly, and you can keep your belongings with you at all time.
Packing your backpack should be relatively simple if you stick to a couple of rules. Roll rather than fold your clothing and stuff your socks into your shoes. Take only what you need and understand that you will need to wash your clothes as you go. Make sure that you have everything you need and it might sound weird but if you wear glasses we would recommend taking a spare pair with you that you can pick up here.
Deals
Sourcing the best deals for your trip needn’t be tricky. If you adore planning your own adventures, you can begin early and try to secure some early bird deals. Plenty of online hotel booking sites now allow you to reserve rooms without paying anything upfront. These sites also allow free cancellations meaning that you have the freedom to plan your trip without ever being out of pocket should you need to alter your itinerary. You can do the same with flight comparison sites. Get your skeleton itinerary sorted early and you can hunt for the best deals.
If you are keen to take a jaunt on a multistop tour, think about other modes of transport you can take. If you are hot-footing it to Asia, you can consider taking the Trans-Siberian Express train as your traverse the terrain between China and Russia. If you are eager to hunt for the Northern Lights in Iceland, you can take a whale-watching trip just outside Reykjavik as you try to spy some dark night skies.
Your itinerary should be highly personalised so ensure that you look out for deals on paid experiences. Japan has some amazing temple tours, the USA has some incredible national parks, and South America has some unbelievable cultures to explore. Follow this guide and you can discover that the world really is your oyster!
Have the best time planning your trip, we love planning and getting excited about our trip and we feel like it takes away so much stress when you are actually on your travels!
