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    Backpacking Around The World For First Timers
    Backpacking Around The World For First Timers
    Backpacking Around The World For First Timers
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    Backpacking Around The World For First Timers

    By Craig Phillips

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    Backpacking, Travelling, Gap Year, Big Trip, Sabbatical, Career Break, or whatever else you want to call it - this book aims to provide you with all the first-hand information, tips and help you could possibly need in regards to planning your adventure.

    Written by experienced backpacker, Craig Phillips, the creator of backpackeradvice.com

    Backpacking Around The World For First Timers chapters include:

    Should You Go Backpacking?
    Ways To Fund Your Trip
    Initial Planning
    Travelling Alone, With Friends, Or A Group
    Vaccinations and Health
    Safety And Security
    Departure Planning And Checklist
    Choosing A Backpack
    Travel Insurance
    Packing
    Top Backpacking Tips
    When You Get There
    Living In Hostels
    How To Meet People
    Dealing With Culture Shock, Loneliness, And Homesickness
    Money Saving Tips Whilst Travelling
    Documenting Your Trip
    Backpacking FAQ
    Backpacking Resource Directory

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCraig Phillips
    Release dateOct 15, 2014
    ISBN9781310221903
    Backpacking Around The World For First Timers
    Author

    Craig Phillips

    Backpacker Advice aims to provide you with all the first-hand information, tips and help you could possibly need in regards to budget travelling.

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      Backpacking Around The World For First Timers - Craig Phillips

      Backpacking Around The World For First Timers

      ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PLANNING YOUR BIG TRIP

      © 2014 Craig Phillips

      All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the permission of the author.

      The author has done their utmost to ensure the accuracy of all information contained within this book. However they cannot be made responsible for any loss, injury or inconvenience caused to any persons as a result of the information contained within this book.

      www.backpackeradvice.com

      Table Of Contents

      About The Author

      Should You Go Backpacking?

      Ways To Fund Your Trip

      Initial Planning

      Travelling Alone, With Friends, Or A Group

      Time

      Budget

      Where

      When

      Itinerary

      Vaccinations and Health

      Pre-Departure Consultations

      Vaccinations

      Things You Cannot Get A Vaccination Against

      Drinking Water

      Food Hygiene

      Ignored Health Risks

      If You Become Sick

      Safety And Security

      Destination Safety

      What To Do If Your Destination Becomes Unsafe

      Safety Precautions For Females

      How To Avoid Getting Robbed

      How To Protect Your Belongings In Hostels

      Scams

      If You Become A Victim Of Crime

      Departure Planning

      Visas

      Flights

      Accommodation

      Passport

      Backpack

      Insurance

      Working Holidays

      Money

      ID And Discount Cards

      Loose Ends

      Departure Countdown Checklist

      Packing

      How Much To Pack

      What Not To Take And How To Reduce Weight

      Travel Pack List

      How To Pack And Live Out Of Your Backpack

      Top Backpacking Tips

      When You Get There

      Getting Around

      Accommodation

      Eating

      Washing

      Staying In Touch

      Living In Hostels

      How To Meet People

      Dealing With Culture Shock, Loneliness, And Homesickness

      Money Saving Tips Whilst Travelling

      Documenting Your Trip

      Camera

      Travel Diary

      Souvenirs

      Backpacking FAQ

      Backpacking Resource Directory

      Backpacker Advice

      Destination Advice

      Flights

      Accommodation

      Money

      Transport

      Working and Volunteering

      Discounts

      Health

      Safety

      General Resources

      About The Author

      I had always wanted to see the world from a young age – I’ve had a world map on my wall for as long as I can remember. Before backpacking I was fortunate enough to visit many parts of the world with my family and built up a great passion for travelling. However, I realised the problem with travelling with your family on holiday is, it limits your time to a couple of weeks and usually only one destination.

      After graduating I spent two years working in a dreary office environment, in the London Insurance Industry. I felt too young and full of life to be in such a serious environment and I had a massive itch to scratch. It felt like now or never for me - I didn't want to regret not taking my chance. So I did it. I plucked up courage and took the difficult step of quitting a well paid job, in the heart of a recession, to do something I had always wanted to do.

      I spent the next month planning, then set off on my first adventure. I spent 3 months travelling around Eastern and Central Australia, followed by another 3 months in South East Asia.

      Due to lack of funds I returned to England in the middle of January, and after about 2 months living back in the bitterly cold and returning to the office, I decided I wasn't finished yet - I had caught the travel bug!

      A month later I was back in Australia on a yearlong working holiday. Which I capped off with another 3 months travelling around New Zealand and Far East Asia.

      After returning again I set up backpackeradvice.com, a site that aims to provide would-be travellers with all the first hand advice and experience they could possible need in regards to budget travelling.

      The site and this book are about pure enjoyment for me. I love discussing my travels with people and get really excited for people when they tell me they are going. My goal is to inspire people to go, and to allay any fears that they may have.

      At the time of writing this book, I am also planning my next backpacking adventure to South America.

      Should You Go Backpacking?

      Travelling is the best thing I have ever done, or ever will do. It is what life is all about; meeting new and amazing people, being completely free, experiencing once in a life time moments, trying new things and above all having FUN!

      All you've got to do is decide to go, and the hardest part is over.

      My main advice is if even if you have just a tiny, little urge to go, GO! The fact you are reading this book shows you have that urge - do you really want to regret not going 10 years down the line?

      There are many reasons to go travelling, I am sure you have your own reasons for wanting to go, but for those wanting more ideas or an excuse, here you are:

      15 Reasons To Go Travelling

      Go somewhere you have longed to see.

      Connect with nature, wildlife and the outdoors.

      Experience a new culture.

      Learn a language.

      Undertake an extreme activity.

      Broaden your mind.

      Try something new.

      Widen your palate.

      Be a genuine free spirit.

      Party!

      Visit an event or festival.

      Do something you have always wanted to do.

      Get a suntan!

      Improve your people skills & meet lifelong friends.

      Find yourself.

      Will you have a change of heart when you get there?

      Everybody is different, it's all well and good me telling you how much fun I've had and expecting you to feel the same. The majority of people, including me, will at some point feel a form of homesickness, loneliness or culture shock.

      The important thing to remember is that this only happens very occasionally and lasts for a very short time. One of my favourite quotes to recall when travelling is; it's amazing the difference a day makes . This got me through every time I had these little doubts and feelings. You may be having a bad time for whatever reason, but the next day when you're diving in the Great Barrier Reef, trekking through the jungle or having a few drinks with some new friends, all your troubles are just forgotten. Some people just don't give it enough time - one guy I met was on a plane back home, one day after beginning his trip!

      You'll never know, if you don't go!

      Everyone is nervous before they go, even if they have done it before.

      It all comes down to having no regrets for me. If you go and have a bad time, really don't like it and after 3 weeks come home, then at least you tried it. It will be out of your system, you know you don't like it and you can get on with the rest of your life. You've lost nothing (apart from a bit of money), but learnt things about yourself and experienced some new situations that will have helped build your character. Surely that is better than sitting at home thinking what if?.

      When I first went I said to myself, "give it

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