Know where you want to go but need help
with train or
bus timetables, what to see and when to
go? Or need to
choose between itineraries or cut down days
on the
road? Here's a few basic tips below. If
we haven't
answered your question then contact us at
editor@backpackglobe.com
We can help plan and tailor a trip to fit
your needs
and interests. We answer all enquiries within
1-2 days
and are happy to assist you.
WHERE TO GO
If you're not sure where you want to go
and what you
want to see check out our BP national sites
or email
us for information. Do a bit of research
to tailor a
holiday. If you like beaches then perhaps
Thailand or
Australia should be your choice. If you
want to
experience good art then the galleries and
museums of
Paris might be a better option. If you like
history
then the relics in Turkey of the Roman era
might
appeal to you. If you want a safari style
adventure
try a camel trek to the legendary city of
Tombuctou.
HOLIDAY LENGTH
Whirlwind tours don't give you much experience
of a
country or it's people but it might be all
you've got
time for. If this is the case see our notes
about not
doing too much. However perhaps you might
consider a
destination closer to home so you don't
spend all your
money on getting there and all your time.
Remember jet
lag can also reduce travel time by a day
or two. A lot
of travellers believe a month is a good
time to
dedicate to a country to really learn something
about
it.
PACKING
Please see our packing guide for more details.
Do
remember however that you can and will buy
things
along the way and most items are now available
worldwide, including sanitary items for
women. A bit
of research into the climate you are entering
will
certainy determine what kind of wardrobe
you need.
Don't pack according to what you would wear
at home.
Remember you have to carry what you take
and no one
will know if you've worn the same thing
3 days in a
row.
DAYS OFF
Try to schedule in about one day off in
4 or at least
in a week so you can relax and unwind. Too
many
churches in Europe is overkill or too many
beaches in
Australia.
SIGHTSEEING
Walking around all day is exhausting. "Downtime"
is a
popular concept among travellers where you
should
dedicate at least 1-2 hours in the late
afternoon not
doing much. This can be writing postcards,
checking
email, having a snack or just sitting in
a cafe
watching life pass by. This is often when
you learn
most about a place anyway.
DON'T DO TOO MUCH
A lot of travellers make the mistake of
thinking more
is better. Slow down your travel a little
and you'll
enjoy it a lot more. Rushing from city to
city won't
give you much idea of the place and chances
are you
will end up coming home more tired than
you started.
Big cities require about 3-4 days, small
towns maybe
2 days. Small towns are usually a good option
for
relaxing a bit if there is less to do then
you'll feel
less compelled to walk the streets day in
and day
out.
Please email us at editor@backpackglobe.com
for more help or travel specific
questions.
