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Backpacking: More Than Just A Vacation
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Backpacking: More Than Just A Vacation
Backpacking is a low-cost way of travel. The main purpose is to experience the "real" destination rather than the packaged touristy version of it.
Why backpacking? To travel cheap and hassle-free. 
Why cheap? By spending less you can go longer and further.
Let's talk and share about backpacking and low-cost travel in this thread. 
You may also post here your travel notes, stories, and itineraries.
[hr]
Some tips.
1. Itinerary
Before you travel, make a detailed itinerary: destinations and places you will visit, estimated costs, time and duration of visits, transportation and accommodation details, etc. Find info and reviews from sources like books and internet, or simply ask around.
2. Transportation
You can usually get flight tickets cheaper if you book it long before the flight date, or during the promotional time.
To reach your destinations, avoid taxi, learn how to commute, use public transport.
3. Accommodation
Research and get the most inexpensive place that is still acceptable to your personal standard. Location is important. Book the place beforehand if you travel during holiday season.
4. Travel Document
Passport, etc. are needed especially if you travel abroad. Some countries require you to have visa or other kind of permit to enter.
5. Pack as light as possible
Bring only necessary things in a medium size backpack, or a small backpack + small handbag, or anything that can be easily carried for long distances. Don't forget useful stuff and gadgets like cellphone, maps/gps, camera, etc.
6. Be flexible, bring more than enough cash
Because you don't know what might happen. Prepare for the unexpected.
7. Meeting other travelers
Talk with them, sometimes you'll get some valuable information.
8. Be careful and keep your cool
Even in the most awful situation. Especially if you're alone, don't look confused/nervous/etc. when you feel you're lost because if you do you'll be an easy target of bad guys.
9. Trust yourself
Don't trust people you just meet easily.
10. ...
Maybe more later
Why cheap? By spending less you can go longer and further.
Let's talk and share about backpacking and low-cost travel in this thread.
You may also post here your travel notes, stories, and itineraries.
[hr]
Some tips.
1. Itinerary
Before you travel, make a detailed itinerary: destinations and places you will visit, estimated costs, time and duration of visits, transportation and accommodation details, etc. Find info and reviews from sources like books and internet, or simply ask around.
2. Transportation
You can usually get flight tickets cheaper if you book it long before the flight date, or during the promotional time.
To reach your destinations, avoid taxi, learn how to commute, use public transport.
3. Accommodation
Research and get the most inexpensive place that is still acceptable to your personal standard. Location is important. Book the place beforehand if you travel during holiday season.
4. Travel Document
Passport, etc. are needed especially if you travel abroad. Some countries require you to have visa or other kind of permit to enter.
5. Pack as light as possible
Bring only necessary things in a medium size backpack, or a small backpack + small handbag, or anything that can be easily carried for long distances. Don't forget useful stuff and gadgets like cellphone, maps/gps, camera, etc.
6. Be flexible, bring more than enough cash
Because you don't know what might happen. Prepare for the unexpected.
7. Meeting other travelers
Talk with them, sometimes you'll get some valuable information.
8. Be careful and keep your cool
Even in the most awful situation. Especially if you're alone, don't look confused/nervous/etc. when you feel you're lost because if you do you'll be an easy target of bad guys.
9. Trust yourself
Don't trust people you just meet easily.
10. ...
Maybe more later
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Re: Backpacking: More Than Just A Vacation
[quote=neexkun;#106055;1337824260]So that's what you do whenever you travel. Nice. 
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So hbu dude, how do you travel?
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So hbu dude, how do you travel?
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Re: Backpacking: More Than Just A Vacation
[quote=bramzero;#107243;1337852442]So hbu dude, how do you travel?[/quote]
I rarely travel, and if I travel, the much more older people than I do the preparations. Lol. But I want to travel all by myself or with someone else (ehem, hehe) some other day. 
Last edited by neexkun (2012-05-24 12:01:24)
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Re: Backpacking: More Than Just A Vacation
[quote=neexkun;#108228;1337875240]But I want to travel all by myself or with someone else (ehem, hehe) some other day. [/quote]
Traveling alone is fun. Traveling together is only fun if you're doing it with someone whose presence you consistently enjoy in almost all situations. It can be a real test of friendship. 
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Traveling alone is fun. Traveling together is only fun if you're doing it with someone whose presence you consistently enjoy in almost all situations. It can be a real test of friendship.
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Re: Backpacking: More Than Just A Vacation
[quote=bramzero;#102273;1337677626]9. Trust yourself
Don't trust people you just meet easily.[/quote]
You shouldn't have trust us easily, bram
Anyway, thank you for the info. I haven't tried travelling alone. I must do that when I already earn lotsa money
Anyway, thank you for the info. I haven't tried travelling alone. I must do that when I already earn lotsa money
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Re: Backpacking: More Than Just A Vacation
[quote=akosiloys;#109491;1337928351]You shouldn't have trust us easily, bram [/quote]
I never trusted u lowes 
[quote=akosiloys;#109491;1337928351]Anyway, thank you for the info. I haven't tried travelling alone. I must do that when I already earn lotsa money [/quote]
Maybe try going to some nearby places first
[quote=fioname;#109934;1337936880]I haven't traveled alone yet, but I do love to be with my friends. 
[/quote]
The more the merrier?
[/quote]
I never trusted u lowes
[quote=akosiloys;#109491;1337928351]Anyway, thank you for the info. I haven't tried travelling alone. I must do that when I already earn lotsa money [/quote]
Maybe try going to some nearby places first
[quote=fioname;#109934;1337936880]I haven't traveled alone yet, but I do love to be with my friends. [/quote]
The more the merrier?
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- bramzero
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Re: Backpacking: More Than Just A Vacation
Itinerary of my recent solo trip to China.
The trail.
[img=540x540]http://i.imgur.com/cmzeB.jpg[/img]
In this post I only write the Beijing part.
Some people like @cropped.head etc. maybe would find some of this information useful (Sorry if it's not very detailed, just search the net for more). 
[spoiler]For most people, entrance permit/visa is needed to enter China. Requirements might be different depending where you are from. Just go to the Chinese embassy in your country and give them all the required documents. Piece of cake.
[hr]My flight was with AirAsia, arrival at Tianjin, a city not so far from Beijing.
[hr]Make notes or print the Chinese names of places.
For instance: [ Beijing South Railway Station -> 北京南站 ] so that when you're heading there and you can't see the English sign of that place you'll still have another chance.
[hr]Things are generally quite cheap. Entrance fees to some tourist places can be expensive though (Can be free in some places if you go through back door/secret passage, or jump the wall/fences).
[hr]Cheapest way to move from city to city is by train. Seat (or bed, in some trains) availability is very limited because pretty much all Chinese people also use this mode of transport. Buy train tickets long before your departure date if possible.
[hr]Y = Chinese Yuan
1 USD = 6 Yuan / Y6 (approximate)[/spoiler]
~
[b]Day 1[/b]
- Touchdown. Get out of Tianjin airport arrival area, there should be a shuttle bus going to Tianjin Railway station (Y10).
- From Tianjin Station get a ticket to Beijing South Railway Station (Y55). 30 minutes in a [imgview=http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/403081_10150526112547102_670772101_9125885_613928678_n.jpg]bullet train[/imgview].
- Go to the downtown Beijing. Dongcheng area, a lot of cheap hostel and it's close to major attractions like Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, etc.
- Visit the night market at Donghuamen / Wangfujing st. 10 minutes walking distance. A lot of [imgview=http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/404881_10150533918772102_670772101_9145373_1374249628_n.jpg]foods[/imgview] (+- Y2 and above) and [imgview=http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/423538_10150533958167102_670772101_9145447_661820064_n.jpg]souvenirs[/imgview].
- Go to the Beijing Railway Station, buy train ticket for [i]Day 4[/i] to go out from Beijing to the next city. (I bought a ticket to Datong Y99 hard sleeper class in Beijing West)
- Stroll around the city.
* [imgview=http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/399966_10150548599362102_670772101_9193317_347932665_n.jpg]Subway[/imgview] in Beijing (Y2 one way) is pretty good, similar with those in HongKong and Singapore. If you feel more adventurous use the bus (Y1). Or just walk if you got a pair of strong legs (Y0).
* I stayed at the Happy Dragon hostel ([imgview=http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/423844_10150533821277102_670772101_9145120_315033921_n.jpg]Y160 room[/imgview]), not that cheap and not the closest to Tiananmen but all the girl staff are all cute. 
There are also many other places with rooms or mixed dorms for under Y100.
* There are many fast food and local eateries in this area. For one meal expect to pay anything between Y5 - Y30 (or more in fancy restaurants).
[b]Day 2[/b]
- In the morning walk to the [imgview=http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/421301_10150533841107102_670772101_9145180_1992032392_n.jpg]Tiananmen square[/imgview] (Y15) (If you get there before sunrise you'll see the flag raising ceremonies). There are also some monument, [imgview=http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/417455_10150533832202102_670772101_9145140_206731652_n.jpg]memorial hall[/imgview], museum etc. in this area.
- [imgview=http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/423422_10150547750162102_670772101_9189965_1628643179_n.jpg]The Forbidden City[/imgview] (Y60) is just North across the street. Spend a few hours walking through all the courtyards in here.
- Jingshan park, North of the Forbidden City. There's a hill with a nice view of [imgview=http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/417512_10150547861592102_670772101_9190521_142701644_n.jpg]Beijing[/imgview].
- Visit [imgview=http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/423109_10150553143227102_670772101_9212886_1965990518_n.jpg]Yonghegong temple[/imgview] (Y25).
[b]Day 3[/b]
- Go to either: Temple of Heaven and Earth, or Summer Palace (both if you have time). The [imgview=http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/399853_10150548583767102_670772101_9193243_355419438_n.jpg]Temple of Heaven[/imgview] [imgview=http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/427695_10150548589617102_670772101_9193277_1068572714_n.jpg][*][/imgview] complex is surrounded by a large park with many local people [imgview=http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/427695_10150548589622102_670772101_9193278_970461165_n.jpg][*][/imgview] [imgview=http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/427695_10150548589637102_670772101_9193280_2136429685_n.jpg][*][/imgview]. I didn't go to the Summer Palace.
- Beijing Drum/[imgview=http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/417267_10150553203387102_670772101_9213237_413485966_n.jpg]Bell tower[/imgview] (Y30).
- Houhai, one of the most famous lake in Beijing. When I was there some part was [imgview=http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/420999_10150553207122102_670772101_9213261_1266624651_n.jpg]frozen[/imgview] you can walk on it.
- Stroll around the old neighborhoods and alleyways of Beijing (A.K.A. Hutongs). Most Hutongs are located around Houhai and between the Bell Tower and Yonghegong temple. [imgview=http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/396393_10150553159372102_1710668177_n.jpg][*][/imgview] [imgview=http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/396393_10150553159377102_670772101_9212966_1631189234_n.jpg][*][/imgview] [imgview=http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/404951_10150553197532102_670772101_9213194_1349421795_n.jpg][*][/imgview] Also try some local foods.
[b]Day 4[/b]
- The Great Wall. There are several segments of the Wall that can be visited. They're located far outside Beijing. Possible to commute but it's easier to get there via tour from hostel. I picked the Jinshanling Wall because it's further, it seems abandoned, not so touristy (Y240 including transport and meals). There were only around 20 people in the whole area. Very windy and much colder than in Beijing. [imgview=http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/404878_10150556241777102_1834209887_n.jpg][*][/imgview] [imgview=http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/427148_10150556241492102_670772101_9223377_232839931_n.jpg][*][/imgview] [imgview=http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/432220_10150556269437102_670772101_9223425_622585674_n.jpg][*][/imgview]
- If there's some time left, go to this huge sports complex which was used during Olympic in Beijing (Free entrance). The [imgview=http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/s720x720/65771_10150559302487102_670772101_9234536_1838558379_n.jpg]Olympic Green stadium[/imgview] looks great it's made entirely from steel.
- Go to the Beijing West Railway Station for the night train to Datong or other city.
* Some options after Beijing:
- Further North. Super cold and heavy snow during winter. City: Harbin.
- West. Inner Mongolia grassland. City: Hohhot.
- South/East. Coastal area with mainstream tourist destinations. Cities: Qingdao, Nanjing, Shanghai, Hangzhou.
- South/West. Deeper to the mainland China with some cultural/historical sites. Cities: Datong, Pingyao, Xian.
(I did the last one)
Video clips compilation.
[flash=540x302]http://www.facebook.com/v/10150863119147102[/flash]
[spoiler]For most people, entrance permit/visa is needed to enter China. Requirements might be different depending where you are from. Just go to the Chinese embassy in your country and give them all the required documents. Piece of cake.
[hr]My flight was with AirAsia, arrival at Tianjin, a city not so far from Beijing.
[hr]Make notes or print the Chinese names of places.
For instance: [ Beijing South Railway Station -> 北京南站 ] so that when you're heading there and you can't see the English sign of that place you'll still have another chance.
[hr]Things are generally quite cheap. Entrance fees to some tourist places can be expensive though (Can be free in some places if you go through back door/secret passage, or jump the wall/fences).
[hr]Cheapest way to move from city to city is by train. Seat (or bed, in some trains) availability is very limited because pretty much all Chinese people also use this mode of transport. Buy train tickets long before your departure date if possible.
[hr]Y = Chinese Yuan
1 USD = 6 Yuan / Y6 (approximate)[/spoiler]
~
[b]Day 1[/b]
- Touchdown. Get out of Tianjin airport arrival area, there should be a shuttle bus going to Tianjin Railway station (Y10).
- From Tianjin Station get a ticket to Beijing South Railway Station (Y55). 30 minutes in a [imgview=http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/403081_10150526112547102_670772101_9125885_613928678_n.jpg]bullet train[/imgview].
- Go to the downtown Beijing. Dongcheng area, a lot of cheap hostel and it's close to major attractions like Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, etc.
- Visit the night market at Donghuamen / Wangfujing st. 10 minutes walking distance. A lot of [imgview=http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/404881_10150533918772102_670772101_9145373_1374249628_n.jpg]foods[/imgview] (+- Y2 and above) and [imgview=http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/423538_10150533958167102_670772101_9145447_661820064_n.jpg]souvenirs[/imgview].
- Go to the Beijing Railway Station, buy train ticket for [i]Day 4[/i] to go out from Beijing to the next city. (I bought a ticket to Datong Y99 hard sleeper class in Beijing West)
- Stroll around the city.
* [imgview=http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/399966_10150548599362102_670772101_9193317_347932665_n.jpg]Subway[/imgview] in Beijing (Y2 one way) is pretty good, similar with those in HongKong and Singapore. If you feel more adventurous use the bus (Y1). Or just walk if you got a pair of strong legs (Y0).
* I stayed at the Happy Dragon hostel ([imgview=http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/423844_10150533821277102_670772101_9145120_315033921_n.jpg]Y160 room[/imgview]), not that cheap and not the closest to Tiananmen but all the girl staff are all cute. There are also many other places with rooms or mixed dorms for under Y100.
* There are many fast food and local eateries in this area. For one meal expect to pay anything between Y5 - Y30 (or more in fancy restaurants).
[b]Day 2[/b]
- In the morning walk to the [imgview=http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/421301_10150533841107102_670772101_9145180_1992032392_n.jpg]Tiananmen square[/imgview] (Y15) (If you get there before sunrise you'll see the flag raising ceremonies). There are also some monument, [imgview=http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/417455_10150533832202102_670772101_9145140_206731652_n.jpg]memorial hall[/imgview], museum etc. in this area.
- [imgview=http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/423422_10150547750162102_670772101_9189965_1628643179_n.jpg]The Forbidden City[/imgview] (Y60) is just North across the street. Spend a few hours walking through all the courtyards in here.
- Jingshan park, North of the Forbidden City. There's a hill with a nice view of [imgview=http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/417512_10150547861592102_670772101_9190521_142701644_n.jpg]Beijing[/imgview].
- Visit [imgview=http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/423109_10150553143227102_670772101_9212886_1965990518_n.jpg]Yonghegong temple[/imgview] (Y25).
[b]Day 3[/b]
- Go to either: Temple of Heaven and Earth, or Summer Palace (both if you have time). The [imgview=http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/399853_10150548583767102_670772101_9193243_355419438_n.jpg]Temple of Heaven[/imgview] [imgview=http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/427695_10150548589617102_670772101_9193277_1068572714_n.jpg][*][/imgview] complex is surrounded by a large park with many local people [imgview=http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/427695_10150548589622102_670772101_9193278_970461165_n.jpg][*][/imgview] [imgview=http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/427695_10150548589637102_670772101_9193280_2136429685_n.jpg][*][/imgview]. I didn't go to the Summer Palace.
- Beijing Drum/[imgview=http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/417267_10150553203387102_670772101_9213237_413485966_n.jpg]Bell tower[/imgview] (Y30).
- Houhai, one of the most famous lake in Beijing. When I was there some part was [imgview=http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/420999_10150553207122102_670772101_9213261_1266624651_n.jpg]frozen[/imgview] you can walk on it.
- Stroll around the old neighborhoods and alleyways of Beijing (A.K.A. Hutongs). Most Hutongs are located around Houhai and between the Bell Tower and Yonghegong temple. [imgview=http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/396393_10150553159372102_1710668177_n.jpg][*][/imgview] [imgview=http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/396393_10150553159377102_670772101_9212966_1631189234_n.jpg][*][/imgview] [imgview=http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/404951_10150553197532102_670772101_9213194_1349421795_n.jpg][*][/imgview] Also try some local foods.
[b]Day 4[/b]
- The Great Wall. There are several segments of the Wall that can be visited. They're located far outside Beijing. Possible to commute but it's easier to get there via tour from hostel. I picked the Jinshanling Wall because it's further, it seems abandoned, not so touristy (Y240 including transport and meals). There were only around 20 people in the whole area. Very windy and much colder than in Beijing. [imgview=http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/404878_10150556241777102_1834209887_n.jpg][*][/imgview] [imgview=http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/427148_10150556241492102_670772101_9223377_232839931_n.jpg][*][/imgview] [imgview=http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/432220_10150556269437102_670772101_9223425_622585674_n.jpg][*][/imgview]
- If there's some time left, go to this huge sports complex which was used during Olympic in Beijing (Free entrance). The [imgview=http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/s720x720/65771_10150559302487102_670772101_9234536_1838558379_n.jpg]Olympic Green stadium[/imgview] looks great it's made entirely from steel.
- Go to the Beijing West Railway Station for the night train to Datong or other city.
* Some options after Beijing:
- Further North. Super cold and heavy snow during winter. City: Harbin.
- West. Inner Mongolia grassland. City: Hohhot.
- South/East. Coastal area with mainstream tourist destinations. Cities: Qingdao, Nanjing, Shanghai, Hangzhou.
- South/West. Deeper to the mainland China with some cultural/historical sites. Cities: Datong, Pingyao, Xian.
(I did the last one)
Video clips compilation.
[flash=540x302]http://www.facebook.com/v/10150863119147102[/flash]
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Re: Backpacking: More Than Just A Vacation
I prefer backpacking a hundred times than a package tour 
I'm sure your next target is Korea huh?
Remember you're very much welcome here. Ate SJ is more than happy to be your tour guide
I'm sure your next target is Korea huh?
Remember you're very much welcome here. Ate SJ is more than happy to be your tour guide
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[quote=velle;#110801;1337956355]I'm planning to travel with my fold-able bike soon. And do some extreme sports too..[/quote]
Where are you planning to travel with the fold-able bike?
[quote=sj0405;#112654;1338018202]I prefer backpacking a hundred times than a package tour I'm sure your next target is Korea huh?
Remember you're very much welcome here. Ate SJ is more than happy to be your tour guide [/quote]
Waaaaaa reallyyyy!?!?
I'm not sure though but I'll let u know if I'm gonna go there someday 
And do some extreme sports too..[/quote]
Where are you planning to travel with the fold-able bike?
[quote=sj0405;#112654;1338018202]I prefer backpacking a hundred times than a package tour I'm sure your next target is Korea huh?
Remember you're very much welcome here. Ate SJ is more than happy to be your tour guide [/quote]
Waaaaaa reallyyyy!?!?
I'm not sure though but I'll let u know if I'm gonna go there someday
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Re: Backpacking: More Than Just A Vacation
Been to Siargao Island and it's my first time to travel without my family with me. How cool is that? Bram, do you still remember thefinalbahamut username here in ftalk? He used to be a member here. He's Christian in fb and IRL btw. lol.
Anyway, we both did the backpacker mode getting there. It was supposed to be 5 of us but the 3 backed out 'coz of some unexpected circumstances. But well, our main target there was really island hopping and surfing, of course! The IT was made by xian in his blog so I'm too lazy to post detailed stuffs here.
I learned #7 for that trip and it was surprisingly cool meeting new fellow travelers.
Btw, Cambodia is my next backpack trip. It might be around mid to late-2013. Me ish excited. 
Bram, do you still remember thefinalbahamut username here in ftalk? He used to be a member here. He's Christian in fb and IRL btw. lol.
Anyway, we both did the backpacker mode getting there. It was supposed to be 5 of us but the 3 backed out 'coz of some unexpected circumstances. But well, our main target there was really island hopping and surfing, of course! The IT was made by xian in his blog so I'm too lazy to post detailed stuffs here.
I learned #7 for that trip and it was surprisingly cool meeting new fellow travelers.
Btw, Cambodia is my next backpack trip. It might be around mid to late-2013. Me ish excited.
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Teach meeeee how to surf
[quote=wingkay;#262352;1343848490]Btw, Cambodia is my next backpack trip. It might be around mid to late-2013. Me ish excited.[/quote]
You'll be backpacking there by yourself?
[quote=wingkay;#262352;1343848490]Btw, Cambodia is my next backpack trip. It might be around mid to late-2013. Me ish excited.[/quote]
You'll be backpacking there by yourself?
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[quote=Khanon;#270402;1344677193]I need companions, I'd be lost if I'm by myself @__@[/quote]
Getting lost is part of the fun.
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Getting lost is only fun when you're with somebody else
Thanks for this info! My sister and I are thinking of/planning to backpack throughout Europe. I did my research and it costs like 6K USD each if we did it for 6 months. 
Overall, do you think it's cheaper and more worthwhile to just get a plane ticket to just a specific city and stay there for several days then come back home? Or is backpacking really the way to go? I feel as if there will not be enough time to enjoy the scenery if there's so many things on the to-do list 
Thanks for this info! My sister and I are thinking of/planning to backpack throughout Europe. I did my research and it costs like 6K USD each if we did it for 6 months.
Overall, do you think it's cheaper and more worthwhile to just get a plane ticket to just a specific city and stay there for several days then come back home? Or is backpacking really the way to go? I feel as if there will not be enough time to enjoy the scenery if there's so many things on the to-do list
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