3 Things That You Should Do As A Beginner Backpacker

 

Throw away the perception that vacations have to spend a lot of money. Backpacking is one solution that you can choose when you want to vacation more efficiently. Besides being able to cut a lot of expenses and get more opportunities for adventure, you can also explore every corner of the place you visit while trying to live like a resident on a backpacker-style vacation.

 

Do not let yourself go straight for a backpacker vacation without knowing 3 important things about a backpacker-style vacation, if you want to try it but do not know where to start.

 

1. Make a well-made vacation itinerary

A list of vacation plans or itineraries is an important part that you must prepare before you start your trip, especially for those of you who are beginners. This itinerary will be your guide and help make your journey more organized.

 

How do you make an itinerary? All you have to do is write down a series of your travel schedule, the places you will visit, how long the trip is, and when you explore the destination you are going to. You can also write down some additional information if needed. The additional information can be in the form of operating hours of the tourist attractions you want to visit and the schedule of public transportation that you will use.

 

2. Take advantage of tickets and rent/hotel promo

Backpacking is synonymous with cost savings, but it does not have to be so extreme. A backpacker is also known as a smart traveler because they can take advantage of situations well, such as promos for cheap transportation tickets to promos for cheap rent. There is no prohibition as a backpacker to use public transportation such as trains to planes.

When in tourist places, backpackers can indeed use any important transportation, higher mobility than tourists who use travel agents can be fulfilled. Backpackers can also mingle with residents and when politely ask for permission. They will stay at people’s homes.

 

3. Prepare your luggage as necessary

A backpacker-style vacation will certainly be much easier if you bring the things you need. Do the sorting process of what items you need to bring on vacation. Therefore, a backpack is a key to carrying essentials and a small sling bag that you can use to store important items. Because backpacks usually don’t have more space than a suitcase, a backpacker is prohibited from bringing things that aren’t necessary. It is recommended that the clothes they bring are only as necessary. They can apply wash-dry-wear. Another essential thing after clothes is rain protection equipment, such as an umbrella or raincoat.

 

Those are some tips for you, beginner backpackers, so you can enjoy your vacation to the fullest and still save money.