Subscribe Buddy!Backpacking Adventure for the Overseas Traveler
Are you planning a trip overseas and are considering backpacking? Backpacking is a great way to see the world. This would truly be a backpacking adventure. If you have not been overseas before there are some important things to know.
We have prepared a concise list of the most important points to consider when traveling in a foreign country. These are important to any type of travel but especially for the overseas backpacking adventure since you will more than likely be traveling off the beaten path.
Make a list of the countries, states, provinces or counties you plan on seeing. Go online and print out the laws and customs for these areas. My son got a pretty steep parking ticket when he parked in an area that had a sign saying “No Standing.” Now he is well aware that in that city that means “No Parking.”
Have your papers in order. Make sure you have everything you need to travel overseas and get into the destination country. You should check with both countries to ensure all of your paperwork is in order.
Purchase a new map of the region you will be traveling to. You may want to shop or stay somewhere special and discover that it is no longer there.
Keep your family in the loop. Just as you would when backpacking at home, you need to fill your family in on all your plans. This is even more important when traveling out of the country. You never know what can happen and nobody there is going to realize you may be in trouble.
Have back up plan. You can’t just go back home very easy if your plans get messed up by weather or some other unexpected event. Be sure you have an alternative plan in place so your trip is not ruined.
Do not take expensive items with you. Leave your nice watch and take the $20 one instead. Take a travel companion or several. It is always safer to travel with two or more.
Stay on public roadways and do not wander into locations that may be restricted. The locals may be allowed to shoot first and ask questions later.
Travel smart and your backpacking trip will most likely be one of the most amazing experiences you will ever have.
