Packing for your next vacation can sometimes be a hassle. Everyone has their standard for essentials and bare minimums. Whether you're an active backpacker or on holidays to relax, it's always good to plan ahead and create a checklist of must-have items. Our suggestion would be to keep it light, but think of unforeseen circumstances no matter the budget. So here's a list of 7 essentials to pack on your next trip abroad:
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We love guiding people on walking tours all over Europe, helping them have the adventure of a lifetime. We also love reading about the exploits of our fellow friends and travelers online! It’s great for inspiration and it can make it even easier for you to have an awesomely memorable vacation no matter your destination. So, we’ve decided to share some of our favorites with you! If you're looking for a crowdsourced guide, TripAdvisor, Lonely Planet, Frommers and Fodors are our go-to travel-tip destinations. And if you're looking for insider tips from locals, check out our free walking tours around Europe and discover hidden treasures. But if you are looking for an “off the beaten path” journey, here are 7 websites and guides to get you started. We think you will love them:
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Backpacking is awesome - meeting people all the time, seeing unexplored places every day through free walking tours, constant new experiences - but there are definitely a few pain-in-the-aspects we wish we could do without.
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The world is filled with stunning cities that all offer a unique culture, verve, and spirit. Every visit is a new experience, and every town has its own special charm. Of course, some cities are simply more famous and popular than others and you’ve likely been to- or at least heard a lot about- London, Paris, and Milan. But have you ever seriously thought to visit Johannesburg, San Fransisco, and Melbourne? These are all big and well-known cities, yet, haven’t achieved the same level of fame and touristic visibility as the first 3. And, incidentally, the latter cities are “sister cities” or “twin towns” to the first three. Bet you didn’t know that!
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Backpacking is an experience everyone and anyone should try out once in their lifetime. Who wouldn't want to take time off to see the world, learn new things, meet great people, and open your eyes to new horizons? It does, however, require a lot of planning, research, and precaution (all in moderation, of course) to have a successful backpacking trip. Whether it will be your first time backpacking, or you're looking for some extra ideas for the road, we decided to help new and old backpackers alike with a list of a few basic things to consider when travelling abroad. We offer advice on how to simplify your packing plans, save money on accommodation, and learn about new cities by joining free walking tours! Without further ado, here's HostelCulture's essential basic guide to planning your backpacking trip:
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Sure, nothing beats the real thing, but we're all down for a fantasizing every once and a while. So break out the popcorn, get comfy in your PJs and get watching! Whether it's the thrill of a flight taking off or the excitement of a foreign place that gets you going, here's an essential list of wanderlust-inspiring movies that will get you in the mood to travel in no time.
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Can you imagine travelling without taking a single picture? Most of us couldn’t! They’re meaningful keepsakes, a great outlet for creativity, and make our friends and family back home envious informed. So pull out that camera during our free walking tours in Europe and get practicing. We're not all tech-experts or made of money, so check out these simple tips to get better travel photography without having to break the bank!
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The clocks have been wound back an hour and Winter has officially begun to take hold. Around this time of year the ancient Celts marked the arrival of darker days with the Samhain festival, which included a number of rituals to ward off evil spirits thought to roam our lands. One such ritual was to don costumes to confuse the wandering spirits on Oíche Shamhna, a night which has since become known as Halloween. Irish famine emigrants of the 1840s brought with them to America this ancient tradition and it soon became commercialised.
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Travel is a universal right. This belief is the foundation of Worldpackers, an online community that helps travelers stay in hostels all over the world through a unique approach.
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Backpacking? Have a few weeks or moths ahead of traveling around the globe? As an avid travellers I've compiled a list of my most used apps whether it be finding the cheapest flight, figuring out how to get from Budapest to Istanbul by car and even the best apps to make my Instagram look unnecessarily good-looking, These are the 21 best damn travel apps for backpacking. Clear up some space on your phone you're going to be downloaded a lot after this list...
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