BACKPACKER TIPS AND THE ADVICE

1. WHAT TO TAKE BACKPACKING AROUND THE WORLD?

There are so many things that you can bring during travel around the world but not all of them you needed the most. When bring a lot of things during your trip, sometimes it's can trouble you. Because it may increase you load, consume a lot of energy of yours during your trip. So, here are the lists of basic suggestions about the basic things that you need to bring during you travel as a backpacker:

Worldwide power adaptor
Microfiber travel towel
Locks
First aid kit
SD cards
Wash bags
Mini torch
Earplugs
Pack away rain jacket
Travel grooming set
Notebook and pen
High DEET insect Repellent
Watch
USB Extension Cable
Sleeping Bag Liner

2. HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST TRAVEL BACKPACK?

The process of choosing the backpack for travelling is very difficult. It's not easy as you choose the bag for your preschool kids. Your whole life will be in there and it will be your whole life. So it's very important to choose the right backpack for your travelling. The first things you must know are, don't borrow from your friend and don't buy the cheap one at the supermarket unless you want to regret it later. Here are few basic tips for choosing the backpack:

· A good brand
Brand are important, try to choose and buy the Osprey and Deuter brand as it's the most common and widely praised. Remember "You buy cheap, you will buy twice".

· The ideal size
This is the hardest part of picking a backpack. You need to estimate how much you are going to pack before go for it at the supermarket. The most recommended size is between 40 and 70 litres for your main pack and it was depend on how much you are going to pack again. You can buy it online but it will be good if you buy it at the supermarket because you can see the actual size of it rather than just look at the picture in online buying.

· The right design
Remember, you're going to travel around the world, not going for shopping and to the fashion show. So, don't compare the backpack with your expensive handbag. When you choose the backpack, it must have the opening at the top and also the zip all the way around the edges, meaning it can open like a suitcase and is much easier and quicker to get to your belongings. It also must have the top and the bottom loader so you can carry extra stuffs of yours.

3. TRAVEL SAFETY AND SECURITY

Generally, people on this Earth are Kind, Good and Honest but no doubts there are percentage that they are aren't. Even though there are very few issues regarding safety among the backpacker but its still became a great concern and all the backpacker must know how to handle and taking a good care of their safety. Here are few tips that might be useful for the backpacker before they are going to travel:
Destination safety
Before you go for travel, first you must always need to check your countrys foreign information. Every country provided the official website for the traveller to look for information before they go for travel.
What you should do if your destination becomes unsafe
If you find yourself in the highly unlikely situation of feeling unsafe or a target, you have two options. First go to your embassy. Also be aware that embassies can sometimes can targets themselves, if your embassy is a target, then neighbouring embassies will often provide refugee. The second option is to get out as quickly as possible. Go find a bus and go out of town, but as complex as calling the foreign office back home for specialist advice.
Avoid getting robbed
To avoid getting robbed, don't show off your valuables, it will attract the attention of the robber. Also never have too much on your person and ensure valuable items are secure and concealed either in a zipped pocket or locked bag. Keep other valuables items in your hostel. Seek safety advice from your hostel and stay alert when at ATM machines. Beware of pickpockets at the markets and transport terminals. Remember, don't fall asleep on public transport. Lastly, don't keep your valuables together, always separate it.

4. BACKPACKING CHECKLIST

Before you go for travelling, first you need to consider your backpacking checklist. Here are few examples of checklist you need to focus in:

· Planning
Start planning and set the budget. At this period, you need to start to save your money. If interested start looking into working or volunteering programs.
· Arranging
Here you need to sort out your passport, arrange any visas and also book you flight or other method of transport. Make sure your passport still valid and not outdated.
· Acquiring
Buy a backpack and any gear you need to take, visit the dentist and also apply for a currency card and apply for discount cards and saving schemes.
· Preparing
Sort out any loose ends you may have, start taking anti-malaria tablets and book for your first few night's accommodation. Here also you need to arrange your travel insurance and ensure it covers what you want to do and where you are going. Also Photostat your document for a copy in case needed.
· Finalising
Get some foreign currency and also look at your transfer options, from the airport to you accommodation. Print and pack all your stuffs and documentation, reconfirm flight and accommodation if necessary and lastly adjust your sleep routine.
· Checking
Fully charge all your electronics, plan to get to the airport in ample time and check traffic reports, run over the checklist again and get excited for the time of your beautiful life.