Preparation for Backpacker Traveling

Nowadays, traveling is not just a way to fill free time, traveling has also become a passion and lifestyle. Besides being able to relieve stress, with traveling, you can explore new places. There are many ways to have an exciting journey. If you have never tried traveling like a backpacker, you should try the sensation! Here are some tips for those of you who plan to travel without the help of a travel agency.

1. Book your travel tickets well in advance

If you already have plans to travel to a new place, the first thing you should do is book your tickets or accommodation. It is advisable to make reservations well in advance, at least 1-3 months before your departure schedule. Besides getting promotions, you can reduce many risks such as running out of tickets or the hotel being fully booked.

It would be a shame if you have planned to travel, and then have to look for another hotel that is more expensive. Not only will your travel plans be disrupted, but your travel costs can also swell. Therefore, you should also regularly check websites or, if necessary, subscribe to the newsletter of several airlines that frequently offer promotional tickets.

2. Gather information about tourist destinations

Next, gather as much information as possible about the area that is your destination. Research interesting tourist attractions, transportation to get there, ticket prices, operating hours, must-try culinary delights, and much more. Don’t let it be that when you arrive in a city, you don’t know what you will do there, and only start looking for information after arriving at the location. That will waste a lot of time, and you will miss many interesting things there.

3. Create an itinerary

After you decide on the destination you will visit, now create an itinerary. An itinerary is very important for those of you who prefer a planned travel schedule.

By creating an itinerary, your journey will feel clearer in terms of budget, direction, and purpose. You can manage your time as best as possible. Conversely, if you do not create an itinerary, your trip will be less controlled, and you might miss great destinations. In making an itinerary, determine your priorities. Prioritize the tourist destinations that you really want to visit. Don’t forget to also consider costs and estimated visiting times.

4. Manage your time as best as possible

Managing time is also related to the itinerary, because making an itinerary emphasizes time efficiency. Don’t forget to anticipate various bad possibilities that may occur, for example, when you arrive at a tourist destination and it turns out to be raining, you need to think again about how to make your time efficient. Don’t force yourself if the situation doesn’t allow it. Manage your time as best as possible and be flexible with your schedule.

5. Manage travel expenses

Prepare a suitable budget, or even prepare for unexpected expenses just in case something bad happens during your trip. At the tourist location, you need to manage your money. Create a budget for meals, transportation, and souvenirs. Save some money for buying souvenirs, as they are proof that you have visited that place.

6. Prepare cash

ATM cards and credit cards do provide convenience when shopping. With this convenience, one does not need to carry a lot of cash, as everything is stored in the card and all transactions can be done just by swiping. But remember, this does not apply to those of you who will travel in remote areas or nature tourism. Therefore, always provide cash according to what you have calculated beforehand.

7. Make sure your friends are suitable travel partners

If you want to travel with friends, make sure they are suitable partners for you and are okay during the trip. Understand the character and nature of your friends. Ensure they can cooperate with you. Don’t let it be that only you handle everything while your friends just go along. If you really want to travel together, it means this is a team effort. So, it’s better to plan together.

8. Camera

If everything is ready, double-check the documents that need to be prepared before you leave, such as transport tickets, passports, or visas. If your destination is to travel abroad, prepare the currency of your travel destination so that you won’t be confused upon arrival. Don’t forget to bring a camera when you travel so you can document the moments at your tourist destination. This also serves as a memento that you have been to that place.

Once your items are complete, don’t forget to take care of your health too! Don’t let everything you have prepared suddenly be canceled because you fall ill.

So, those are some tips for you, Daihatsu friends, who want to travel without using a travel agency. Hope it helps! Happy holidays, friends!

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