20 Things to Pack on Your Backpacking Trip
| November 11, 2016
Packing for a backpacking trip is a challenge, to say the least. You have to consider all the items you need to keep you warm, dry, safe, and entertained throughout your trip and fit them all in a tiny space light enough to carry on your back for hours at a time. As a seasoned backpacking pro, I’m here to help you sort it out. Here are 20 things to pack for your backpacking trip:
Fast Dry Towel
Nothing is worse than a mildewy smelling towel to dry off with when you finally feel clean! A quick dry towel should completely dry in less than 12 hours (some as quick as a few hours), meaning even a one-night stopover is enough time to take a rinse and not doom your towel to dampness in your bag.
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Keep Your Flight Boarding Pass and Get Discounts on Your Vacation
After boarding a flight, most people just stuff their boarding pass into their carry-on and forget about it. By doing this, you’re missing out on potential savings. Many airlines offer discounts and freebies for those who keep their boarding pass. Depending on where you land, you could score savings on tourist attractions, restaurants, wine, or even airport transfers.
The Most Common Scams from Around the World
There’s nothing like traversing the world and exploring new countries and cultures, but sometimes the experience is spoiled by dishonorable people preying on uninformed travelers. If you make an effort to learn about the classic scams, you’re unlikely to fall victim to them and can just enjoy the positive side of your trip. To help, here’s a list of common scams around the world for you to get acquainted with.
How to Make Friends During Your Trip
One of the biggest fears of people who want to embark on a solo trip is being alone. They think meeting new people will be a struggle, and if they can’t find a partner to travel with, they just cancel or postpone their adventure. The truth is that with a little bit of planning and initiative, it’s actually harder to be alone than you think. The travel community is extremely welcoming and one doesn’t need to try hard to be part of it.
