Backpacking Adventure for the Overseas Traveler
What about an overseas backpacking adventure? There are a lot of things you need to know when traveling from country to country overseas. Traveling by backpack enables one the freedom to take their time, meet new people, and stop almost anywhere.
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.”
Is your passport current? Make a couple of copies of it and stash them in different parts of your backpack or on you somewhere. It would be a good idea to leave one with a family member at home, in case yours is lost or stolen. A copy could be faxed to the local authorities or American embassy. Check online to see if any of the locations require a special visa or other paperwork besides your passport to enter.
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.
Similar to when you backpack in the wilderness at home you need to leave a detailed itinerary of where you will be on a particular date. An emergency could arise at home which would require that you be notified.
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.
It is also important that you stick to public areas. Do not try to venture to unknown areas. You never know what types of problems you could run into.
Travel smart and your backpacking trip will most likely be one of the most amazing experiences you will ever have.
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