When trying to plan your backpacking trip, it can be overwhelming. There are so many things to see & do in the world! So, the first thing to establish is WHERE you want to travel. Ask yourself: What am I interested in? What would I like to experience?
Is it… Beaches? Parties? Ancient Sites? Ruins & Temples? Culture? The Great Outdoors? Wildlife? Figure that part out first.
If it’s beaches, relaxing in hammocks, jungles, living the slowly paced life, the odd party, then you’ll probably be interested in somewhere tropical like SE Asia or Sri Lanka.
If you’re more into seeing ancient sites, ruins and temples. Then maybe the Middle East, Europe, parts of Asia & India are for you.
If you’re into culture, the outdoors, wildlife & some untouched beaches, then Africa is for you.
If you’re into physical outdoor activities and stunning natural scenery, then South Africa, Canada and Nepal are for you.
To help you decide and choose between the many amazing different parts of the world, we suggest going to the library and taking out some guidebooks. Lonely Planet and Rough Guide are good ones.
Once you’ve decided where you would like to travel, you will need to start a To-Do list.
Enjoy your trip!
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I like your new website Nick and Dariece.
wow…fantastic….awesome
Thank-you Standy. Glad you enjoyed the website!
I just discovered your blog and I am so glad that I did. After backpacking through Central America a few years ago, I have decided I’m ready to do it again – and longer this time! You are both such an inspiration and I thank you for this thorough, detailed, informative and encouraging blog. 🙂
Thank you for the kind words Megan! We’re so glad we can be an inspiration, that’s what the website is all about 🙂 Let us know if you have any specific questions that we haven’t answered elsewhere on the site. Cheers!
Great articles and amazing pictures. I hope I will have some like that in a few years. I am mostly a culture, ancient sites, wild life girl, but I am also looking for some outdoor physical activities. From what I read, I will probably feel great in Africa. So, I’m getting starting on my planning.
Thank you 🙂
Excellent! You may also like Mexico and parts of Central America – Maya culture & ruins, wildlife and hikes. But Africa is amazing as well 🙂 Have fun wherever you end up.
Love what you guys are doing!!! My hubby and I can’t wait to start our new
adventures!!!
So exciting! Happy Travels 🙂
A great blog for travel enthusiasts. I have added to it my favorite bookmark list.
Thank you 🙂
Hi guys.
Just discovered you yesterday!. Just recently bought my first back-pack.(Age 74)
Mexico and South America will keep my interest for years to come. Reading
about some of your experiences in Malta brought back a lot of 45 year old memories.
Please forget my question about the ‘Black Gold’ in Sliema, it looks like things may have changed
since I was last there in 1982.