Travel Tips for those with the Travel Bug

Posted on February 25, 2015 Updated on July 30, 2015

Hi Everyone!

Lately I have been MIA with my blogging! Reason being is that midterm season was upon me. I had assignments to do, midterms to study for, and still had to work. Also, some of my friends were back for their reading week so I needed to make time to see them as well. This blog post is going to be a shorter one. The main idea of this post is tips you can use while travelling and backpacking (as it says in the title)! So let’s begin!

• Bring tape! You would be surprised on how much you will actually needing it. From resealing food to fixing rips in luggage, it is very useful when backpacking!

• Have a photocopy of your documents and cards! Photocopy any important IDs and money cards you are bringing with you. This includes passports, credit and debit cards, and driver’s license. Leave one at home with a reliable source and one in your bag. This allows that if anything goes wrong, you are not completely screwed!

• Use a money belt. In those high tourist areas or questionable cities, use a money belt if you want to feel safer with your important documents and money. This allows you have them right on your body. If you want to feel extra safe, get a cloth pin and attach the fabric to your pants.

• Carry a day bag. As you will be travelling and sightseeing, it becomes unlikely that you will be making stops in your hostels. Carry a day bag with items you may need. This includes water, sunscreen, hats, and whatever you will need.

• Eat from grocery stores. If you are travelling on a budget, then take a trip down to the local grocery store in the town. It is less expensive and allows you to spend more on other activities. The only downside to this is that you don’t get to try as much of the cuisine in the area.

• Bring shower shoes. This one is a must especially when in hostels. Some of the showers in hostels are disgusting and you definitely don’t want to check an infection. It will put a real damper on the trip.

• Lastly, this tip is for book lovers. If you are an avid reader and concerned about your reading flow, this tip should help you a bit. First off, you are travelling with other avid readers then limit your books. Each bring 1 or 2 books, once each person is finished, swap them. If you are a solo traveller, some hostels have book exchanges. You can grab a book to read, as long as you drop a book before you leave. Another possibility is get an E-reader. I personally have a Kobo (I cannot part from my books) and read my books on there when I am travelling. It lightens my load and I can read as many books as I please.

Next week, I am going to try to have two blogs posts up to make up for my inconsistencies. Let’s hope it happens! I just went to the Hilton Fallsview in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada so I will be giving my review on that soon. Watch out for the post!

Until Next Time,

Matt C