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Backpacking is an age old traditional rule for budget traveling , not to mention the light weight. This concept evolved in 1996, since then it has become more of a fashion. Low on cash? Do not like the traditional suitcase, baggage while travelling, but still want to travel? Simple. Go backpacking. Want a little time by yourself, want an economic way to trot new places with new cultures and colourful people, not to mention it will be a good break, pick up that sack and go backpacking. Travel Light! Here are a few tips which I have combined which might make it easier for a new bee to go backpacking, especially if you plan to go international with your sack. A Backpack like No Other It kind of goes without elaborating. Always plan every backpacking of yours like it’s your last. This will leave behind an element for you to enjoy, explore as much as you can. The easiest way to treat each destination is keep saying to yourself that you will not be back here again; this is your first and last time. These words will act like a catalyst and will make sure to boost up that backpackers energy. Pack Light No wonder the term Backpacking was coined. It is all about traveling light. The key to backpacking is ‘less is more’. So be minimalistic when it comes to packing, this might also prove to be economic as you won’t end up paying extra for your baggage in the airport, if you at all have to. Avoid Carrying Valuable Items There is absolutely no need for you to carry your favorite emerald ring or the little pair of loved earrings which a close and adored one gifted you as memories. You can very well leave them behind because you will be more heartbroken if one fine day you find them missing. Few countries are famous for pick pocketing and theft. And you do not want to be a victim of the same. Stay In a Hostel Obviously living in Hostels is cheaper than spending in hotels. In order to get the best deal, try to crash in a hostel which has a communal kitchen and a complimentary breakfast. Breakfast is the most budget friendly meal in Europe, as most of the Hostels and Hotels have the leverage of complimentary breakfast. Buy a Train Pass If you know your destinations well, which you must as a little research work regarding your destinations is required before you start off with your tour. It is economic to travel via train than budget flights or flights. These options are very well availed of you are backpacking in Europe. The railway facility will get you comfortably as well as economically from one country to the other. If you have taken a train pass for multiple journeys, well you have an icing on the cake! Eat Street Food Two pillars of backpacking are economic as well as immersing yourself in the culture. Therefore I highly suggest that you opt for street foods inspite of walking into one of those dazzling multicuisine restaurants. Drink With the Locals While backpacking you must try to make friends with the locals, since they know places where you can get you poison for a lesser price. Do not shy away to ask them questions as they will be aware of the fact that you are a foreigner in their land and they would be more than eager to show you their culture. You might never know, they might let you couch surf. But beware of scamsters and every nation has one! Hopefully these tips will make your backpacking a little more easier. Remember a backpacker must plan his trip intelligently and smartly. By opting for the Book Chums eBooks subscription, you can educate yourself on how to go for a backpacking trip. Subscribing to eBooks and eShare on BookChums provides you books across all genres and subjects. You will find books of every genre here which you can read or download on your cell phone, tablet, laptop or desktop.
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