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Backpacking in Italy is one of the most popular European destinations when backpacking through Europe. Italy is not as big geographically as France, Spain or Germany but it has so much to offer that backpackers simply cannot afford to miss it. The history, the architecture and of course the great Italian cuisine! Italy is right up there with backpacking in Peru in my opinion.

So where do you start backpacking in Italy? How about Sorrento the pearl of the Mediterranean? The great thing about Sorrento is the hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour of the city. You can hop-on and off as many times as you like aboard this open-top double-decker bus. There are 7 stops and the entire route takes approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes. The scenery is absolutely astounding and it’s a great way to see the city. The bus departs every 60 minutes from each stop so there’s plenty of opportunity to hop off and enjoy a closer look at any of sights and then jump back on when you’re ready to move on. The stops included are:

* Piazza Lauro
* Rione Cappuccini
* Cocumella
* Piazza Tasso
* Largo Vescavado
* Piazzetta Santa Croce
* Sant’Agata sui due Golfi

Sorrento is such a gorgeous city with rich culture and history. You are free to wander down narrow streets to panoramic terraces overlooking the magnificent Gulf of Naples with views to the Isle of Capri and mount Vesuvius.

Backpacking in Italy wouldn’t be complete without a stop in Rome! Rome is of course the capital of Italy, it’s largest city the seat of the Italian government and home to the Pope and the Vatican. Renaissance riches are can be found everywhere but mainly within the centro storico (historic centre), where the stadium-sized Piazza Navona, sweepingly romantic Spanish Steps, and the Trevi Fountain all lie within walking distance of each other. Backpackers paradise! Make sure you get accommodation as close to the center it is of course one of my backpacking money saving tips. Across the river, to the west, lies the Vatican State – home to the Pope, the spiritual center of the Roman Catholic Church, and the Sistine Chapel. Visiting the Vatican Museums is a must when in Rome. The entrance to the Vatican Museums (Musei Vaticani) is a 15-minute walk from Piazza San Pietro. The museums are enormous, honestly, they have to be seen to be believed and you’ll never manage to see everything in one go – you’d need several hours just for the highlights. Each starts at the domed Quattro Cancelli area, near the entrance, and finishes at the Sistine Chapel, so if you want you can walk straight there. It’s worth really taking your time time though and don’t skip any of the sites. It’s unbelievable. You might never get another chance to go backpacking in Italy! Remains from the imperial glory days include the monumental Colosseum which is absolutely jaw dropping, the Foro Romano (Roman Forum), and the amazing Pantheon – which is a complete Roman temple, preserved as a church.

Anyone who has ever studied art history Florence is the black for you. Florence is an absolute must if backpacking in Italy. This Tuscan city is home to many of the great Renaissance masterpieces including Michelangelo’s David and Botticelli’s Primavera. Florence is the major center for Italian renaissance art, major sights include the Duomo, the Palazzo Vecchio, the Uffizi Gallery. Make sure you try the wonderful Florentine wine and food it is absolutely out of this world. It pays to keep in mind what you really want to see in Florence, don’t just turn up – organize and plan your trip in advance and that way you will get the most out of your trip. Try to arrive at the museums and art galleries that you really don’t want to miss early in the day, prioritise what you want to see first, as later you may be wasting the better part of the day waiting in lines. And if walking around in the Florence heat sounds like too much for you, imagine smoothly gliding through the timeless streets of Florence on a Segway with a personal guide with Segway Tours in Florence. It’s not only saves time but its great fun too! Florence is also handy for traveling to Pisa to see the famous leaning tower. It’s easily accessible by train and well worth the trip if only for the silly photos you can take pretending you’re propping the tower up with your hands.

As part of your backpacking through Europe trip around Italy you have to visit the beautiful city of Venice. Unfortunately Venice is quite an expensive place to visit but it is well worth it if your budget can stretch that far. It’s worth it even for one view on a clear day from the top of the Campanile in Piazza San Marco. Unless your heart is absolutely set on having a Gondola ride don’t bother. They are extremely expensive! Public ferries called traghetti – they look like a regular gondola only larger – cross the Grand Canal at points where there are no nearby bridges. This costs only a fraction of what a Gondola ride does and you will get the same views of the city.For a longer ride down the canal, hope on one of the many vaporetti that operate as Venice’s public transportation on water. I know it’s not quite as romantic as the Gondola ride but as I said you still get the wonderful views of this amazing city.

Well that about covers backpacking through Italy. I’m sure I’ve missed some other amazing places so feel free to leave me some comments about other must see places. Enjoy your travels and as always make sure you get your backpacker travel insurance before you go!

Does backpacking across Europe sound like heaven to you? You can backpack through Europe, see everything you want and not break the bank. It doesn’t matter if you’re backpacking through Eastern Europe or Western Europe lets face it we could all be doing with a few basic money saving tips. So here’s a few basic tips to get you on your way. A little money saved here will mean a little more doing the things you want when you’re backpacking around Europe.

One way you can save yourself some cash is to use the regional trains in each European country. For example, in Italy and Scotland you can get from destination to destination by using direct trains. You can also take the regional train which stops at every small town and is used by the locals to get to the big cities and shopping centers. This takes longer, but it will get you to your destination, and it could save you up to 50% on the cost of your ticket. You can always contact the local tourist information center to get an idea of how long the trains will take and how much it’s likely to cost you in total. You can they weigh up the difference you’ll save against the extra time it’ll take you to get from destination to destination. The local tourist office may also be able to advise you on certain routes to take as you may miss out on spectacular scenery otherwise!

To save money on a daily basis, stay at a hostel that is close to public transportation. This rules out having to use taxis which can be expensive as the public transport is so close you can visit the tourist attractions on offer. I haven’t really blogged too much about hostels and what to look for but I do plan to in a later post. Location is obviously one of the most important things to look out for. I’d go as far as to say it could make or make your trip to a certain location! Backpackers hostels is a whole different subject which I will get in to later.

A complimentary breakfast is a good way to save money so make sure you stay in a hostel which offers this. Buying meals in Europe can be very expensive and this will save you from buying one meal per day. Look up sites like tripadvisor before you go and look at the reviews that people have left for each hostel. You will get a good indication of what places are like from other backpackers who have stayed there. If you’re really lucky they might leave a review of what the breakfast was like!

An International Student Identity card (ISIC Card) can be used if you are a student or teacher or between the ages of 12 to 25. ISIC cards give you discounts at various attractions which will save you a ton of money. The ISIC card can be purchased in North America and can also give you discounts on buying train and bus passes in Europe.

If you have a flexible schedule, book a last minute flight to Europe. It can be a bit risky doing this as it doesn’t leave you much time to organize. From my experience you can end up with massive savings by leaving the flight booking as late as possible. Make sure you fly to your cheapest destination first as this can be a good place to start your travels from. If you’re from the U.S and plan to backpack around Europe it makes sense to fly to Britain or Ireland as it is closest and probably the cheapest flight available. Again make sure you start researching flight prices long before you plan to travel as you may spot a few bargains.

Always use the currency of the country you are in when in Europe. For most parts it will be the Euro. You can organize this before you leave as the last thing you want to be doing is exchanging money while you’re in Europe where the exchange rate could be unpredictable. You will often get a poor return for you cash using this method and that’s why I always recommend changing money before you travel. This can be in addition to credit cards or travelers checks as I also don’t recommend carrying lots of cash around with you!

Don’t forget to purchase your backpacker travel insurance!

Another popular destination to visit while backpacking through Europe is Germany. Germany appeals to young backpackers because of the country’s unique mix of modern and traditional culture.

The country also offers one of Europe’s most efficient railway transportation. The Deutsche Bahn is the rail system that travels from city to city within Germany and an added bonus is it is a relatively cheap mode of transportation for backpackers. EuroCity trains also run from Germany to other countries in Europe, which makes planning an itinerary much easier for those planning to backpack across Europe.

Before planning your backpacking trip across Europe try to take into consideration Germany’s two biggest festivals Cologne’s Carnival to Munich’s Oktoberfest. These festivals are definitely to best place to immerse oneself in Germany’s food and drink while interacting with the locals. Backpacking around Germany is wonderful because of festivals such as Oktoberfest.

For those interested in history one of the most beautiful castles to see is definitely Neushwansteir (aka Cinderella’s Castle) located near Füssen. This is actually the castle Walt Disney modelled Cinderella’s Castle after in his theme parks. It is absolutely spectacular, almost as much as the Cinderella Castle in Orlando!

If there is enough time in your trip you may want to book a cruise down the Rhine to view Germany’s gorgeous scenery.

Germany is a backpackers paradise with its romantic forests, picturesque hill and mountain landscapes, and tranquilly embedded seas. If you’re planning to do much walking or hiking there are numerous places you can go to. The Bavarian Forest also known as Europe’s Green Roof is situated between the river Danube, the Bohemian Forest and the Austrian Border. It is widely recognised as Central Europe’s largest closed woodland area. It’s an ideal area to go hiking in with well signposted hiking paths lead through mysterious forests, well-cared-for natural and cultivated landscapes, past small and larger villages or up to the mountain peaks of the Bavarian Forest, such as the Arber Mountain, the region’s highest peak at 1,456 meters. You can also travel along historic trade routes, between the Danube River and Bohemia, you can be transported back to a bygone age and follow the traditional routes of salt and glass traders many centuries ago. For a more challenging hiking journey why not try “Westweg” – the Black Forest’s hiking route from Pforzheim to Basle. More than 23,000 kilometers of well highlighted hiking trails criss-cross the most amazing areas of the Black Forest’s cultural and hiking landscapes. It is such a beautiful place. If hiking is your kind of thing while backpacking through Germany then you have to check out Westweg. Hikers can reach the highest point of the Northern Black Forest, which is Mount Hornisgrinde which gives fantastic views. Beautiful cirque lakes, such as Mummelsee or the secluded Wildsee, line the route. If you continue along this route, you will come past the European watershed, between the rivers Rhine and Danube. This part of the route offers superb views across the deep valleys of the Western Black Forest and the flat high-lying valleys in the east. The bare hilltops of the Feldberg area represent a kind of “subalpine island in the low mountain range”, offering a habitat for many plants of the Ice Age. At “Feldbergerhof”, the route divides into a western and an eastern route. Eventually the route will take you all the way to Basle!

Berlin is a must when backpacking across Europe. Berlin is now a modern city with great food and shopping but still rich with history. If shopping is your thing head for the Ku’Damm (the Kurfürstendammmstrasse) and the Friedrichstrasse. For the history buffs you can travel to Checkpoint Charlie and take a tour of where the Berlin Wall used to stand.

Some of the top rated activities to take part in while backpacking through Germany are:
1. City Segway Tours
2. Fat Tire Bike Tours
3. Mike’s Bike Tours
4. Insider Tours
5. Friedrichsbad Roman-Irish Bath
6. Europa-Park
7. Original Berlin Walks
8. Cologne Cathedral (Dom)
9. Pergamon Museum
10. English Garden (Englischer Garten)

Even though you are visiting a relatively safe country as Germany remember to get your backpacker travel insurance. Segways can be dangerous! Another important item to remember when backpacking around Europe is waterproof jackets for backpacking through Europe. The weather can be somewhat unpredictable so ensure you have suitable clothing. I’m not saying you need a backpackers survival kit but make sure you wrap up warm!

There are the usual backpacking survival kit ideas that have stood the test of time. Almost everyone agrees that some way to start a fire, some medical supplies and some kind of blade are necessary. Other items, ranging from saws to signal whistles can be very useful, but their necessity in a basic kit are argued.

The following are the usual things that survival kits may have. After that you’ll find a few new ideas. The usual survival kit items: Fire starter (like a magnesium stick), waterproof matches, signal mirror, sewing kit, foil blanket, water purification tablets, fishing line and hooks, compass, fire tinder, plastic bags, duct tape, knife, bandana, nylon cord, paper, pencil or pen, dental floss, and a condom (the latter for carrying water in a wilderness emergency).

First aid items usually include bandages, aspirin or other pain killers, gauze pads, tweezers, and antibiotic ointment. More extensive first aid kits might also have splints, medical tape, sun block, safety pins, and a snake bite kit. Of course, any crucial medications you need are a good addition as well.

New Survival Kit Ideas

Here are some ideas you may not have heard of. First, why not have two survival kits? Make one for all-around use on easy hikes and when using a vehicle (ATV) or bicycle. These are the times when it is easier to carry a little extra weight. Of course, the problem is that we tend to leave a kit behind – or even leave a whole backpack behind – when we want to avoid the weight, like when you see a summit you want to climb up to. That is where the second kit comes in.

The second survival kit can be kept inside the first, so there is no unnecessary repetition of items. The point of this one is to have the most crucial items in the smallest lightest package. It can include bandages, a razor blade or small knife, aspirin, water purification, duct tape, pencil stub and paper. It should comfortably fit in the pocket of your pants or jacket. An altoids container can hold all of this, and has a mirrored surface inside as well, for signaling rescuers in the case of getting lost.

Another good idea for a survival kit is a couple small photos of those who are important to you. Survivors of wilderness disasters often report that thinking of their loved ones kept them alive. A photo or two to look at makes this even more of an inspiration.

Notes are a good survival kit idea too. First aid kits have tiny guides to help you in medical situations, but you might also want a reminder of survival techniques. My own notes have the most common edible and useful wild plants listed, so I’ll remember what to look for and why. You can fit a lot of information on one piece of paper.

Then there is your “mental survival kit,” meaning the knowledge and practiced attitudes of your mind. Practice thinking of how to survive, for example, rather than about how bad a situation is. Read and recall a few good true survival stories, too. You’ll feel more confident in your abilities and chances, and telling such stories to others in your group might lift everyone’s spirits.

Apply these new survival kit ideas – they’re cheap wilderness emergency insurance for your next backpacking trip.

By: Steve Gillman

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For the fortunate few, life isn’t complete without a backpacking trip through Europe. This right of passage is believed to further the maturation process of college students, according to sociologists. Of course, others have opined that copious amounts of alcohol, sun and Amsterdam have something to do with it. Regardless of your purpose, you still have to figure out what to take.

Backpack – Getting In Touch With Your Inner Mule

Obviously, the first critical item is your backpack. While one doesn’t need to buy the $10,000 Himalaya Turbo Pack, you should also avoid the $12 blue light special. So, how do you pick a happy middle ground?

The best method for picking a backpack involves three phone books. Select/swipe/borrow three yellow page books from neighbors/friends/enemies and hit your local sporting goods store. With the books, head to the backpackapalozza section of the store and pick out a few sturdy/cool/outrageous rigs. Stuff the phone books in, adjust the straps and go for a walk. Now break out into a run to simulate future dashes for trains/ ferries/ toilets and make the sales people nervous. These steps should quickly reveal the perfect pack.

Now, you may have read other publications suggesting highly technical ways to select a backpack. Trust me, until you have run for the last ferry from Italy to Greece, you have no idea how to pick a pack. The three phone book test solves this nicely.

What To Take

There are a few mantras that every person should chant before packing for Europe. These chants were developed originally by the little known, Oh-My-Back Monks of Southeast Asia. The “OMB” Monks were known for traveling half way to far off cities, turning around, returning home and then traveling the full way to said cities. Religious experts opined as to the deep metaphysical meaning of such trips. They were later embarrassed when the monks revealed the back and forth nature of the trips was due to forgetting something, often whether they had turned off the iron. Nonetheless, such chants have become the guiding light of experienced backpackers.

Let us slowly and clearly chant together,

“I will pack only that which will not result in me being hunched over like a Sherpa.”

“Remember, I can pick it [(lower voice) toothpaste, book, soap] up over there.”

“I will not stuff thy pack to the point of bursting, for thy damn zippers always break/get snagged/refuse to work.”

“I will learn humility through wearing incredibly wrinkled clothes and shall not bring an iron.”

“I shall bring only one guide book, not one for each country that I MIGHT see.”

“I accept that I will come home wearing something I didn’t take and will have lost/traded/burned much of what I did take.”

For female travelers and, okay, the occasional male,

“I will not bring high heels or a gaggle of make-up.”

Admittedly, chanting these mantras will not bringing you immediate enlightenment. Fret, not. You can always throw items away or send them home in a box to your parents/friends/parole officer. For the resourceful backpacker, it is not unheard of to send particularly smelly/discolored/toxic clothing to an ex-girlfriend/ex-boyfriend/little brother. Follow these practical guidelines and you will soon happily be speaking in a loud voice to make foreigners understand you.

The Evidence

This is the hard part for most travelers to wrap their minds around. You will forget those special moments of your trip when you met the hunk Sven or babe Svenetta from Sweden and had a romantic evening/danced the night away/got arrested in Ios/Ibiza/the airport. Maybe not immediately, but you will eventually forget.

You will also forget or lose the contact information of people you meet, despite meticulously writing it down on the back of a coaster/napkin/your hand in a bar/poetry reading/jail at three in the morning. Surprisingly, said coaster/napkin/hand often survive the night/day/weekend and get deposited in your already trashed backpack. Of course, their presence is often forgotten when you later put a Oktoberfest mug/wet towel/toothbrush in. The extra padding at the bottom of your pack is specifically designed to deal with the decomposing result. Still, the information is gone and so is your future with Sven/Svenetta.

To properly record the magical moments of your trip, you must take a diary or journal. Don’t worry, you can burn it later before you get married/your parents get nosey/you have kids. You want a journal in a water/beer/sweat resistant case. Of course, I prefer a Nomad Travel Journal, but just make sure you take something. When you have some extra time in the bus/train/jail cell, you can record how you got there and the people you met.

Trust me, when you, Sven/Svenetta and your nine children are sitting on the porch, you will greatly enjoy reading your journal.

Of course, that assumes you didn’t burn it.

By: Nomad Rick

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One of the most common questions I get asked through this blog is what should a backpacker pack for traveling? Here’s an interesting article I found on the subject.

Packing for your European backpacking adventure is one of the most crucial keys to a successful and enjoyable trip. Since you will be carrying everything you pack on your back for the majority of your trip, you want to concentrate on making your belongings as light and compact as possible, only taking the very bare minimum of clothing and supplies.

The most important supply for your backpacking trip though Europe is your backpack. Click here for help choosing the right backpack. The clothing you select for your trip can strongly influence the weight of your pack so take care to only take basic items and look for pieces that can double. Consider the normal temperature of each area you plan to visit at the time of year you will be traveling and pack your clothing accordingly. If your trip will last through more than one season, you will need extra layers for cooler months.

Begin with two pairs of pants. Look for pants with plenty of pockets. Pockets come in handy for easily accessible storage on the road. Pants that zip off into shorts are great for decreasing weight, otherwise you will also want a pair of shorts. Pack two or three t-shirts and a couple long sleeve shirts or sweatshirts. You will probably buy more shirts on your trip, so don’t worry about not packing enough. You may also consider packing popular logo t-shirts and trading them along the way with other backpackers. Remember to pack 3 or 4 pairs of underwear, a swimsuit, and something to sleep in.

Take along a comfortable pair of hiking shoes. These will be your primary footwear on your trip, so remember a couple pairs of socks as well. You will also want a light pair of sandals or flip-flops for hostel showers and a pair of open-toed shoes for going out. Make use of the space wasted by any shoes you pack by filling the insides with small items.

Hostels provide bathrooms with showers, as well as laundry facilities. Most hostels do not offer towels, though, so bring along a small towel designed for carrying, like the Coleman pack towel. You will also want a small set of toiletry items, like soap, toothpaste, shampoo, toothpaste, and deodorant. A washcloth or sponge may be an item to remember as well. Most hostels do have vending machines for laundry detergent and it may be easier to buy these supplies rather than carry them.

Remember to make copies of all your important documents, like passports and any important medical information, and store the copies in separate places. Secure all credit and debit cards, traveler’s checks, and other valuable items, and don’t forget to pack an adequate supply of any needed medications. A few other items you will want to be sure to remember are a camera, a good, detailed guide book, and plenty of sunscreen.

Most backpackers who have traveled through Europe come back and realize they packed too much. The lighter your pack is, the more fun you will have on your trip, so only pack the things that you know you will need. If you realize later you forgot a necessity, you can always pick it up on the road.

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I felt that the author covered the basics of what to bring when backpacking.

If you are one of those travelers in UK who just pack their baggage and rush to enjoy their traveling at the low budget without any tension. Then you must think about backpacker travel insurance UK which is made keeping in view the requirement of backpacker travelers.

Backpacker travel insurance in UK assist those people who wish to go on the unconventional places of the universe instead of general and common places but in a limited budget. Backpacker travelers try to visit more and more exciting traveling location within limited amount of money. As a backpacker traveler you might sometime even overlook your health and about safety precaution during journey. But these all can be dangerous for you if unfortunately you fall ill in a completely unknown place. Suppose you are visiting to the place where even the water is not available to drink and due to getting tired of rigorous journey you fall seriously ill or you get injured then it might be difficult for you to recover without proper medical treatment. But because you are at such place that it is not possible even to get first aid forget about proper medical care. In such situations if you have taken backpacker travel insurance in UK you can not only get emergency medical treatment but in case of urgent need you can get emergency ambulance to the hospital.
Backpacker travel insurance in UK provides for various different covers like-

* Most sports and activities at no extra cost

* Medical emergencies

* Medical evacuation

* Trip cancellation

Apart from these above mentioned cover you can also get cover against legal liabilities for injuries you might suffer with the payment of some extra premium with the policy of backpacker travel insurance in UK. Although backpacking is the great fun but if you will not take care of yourself by taking backpacking travel insurance in UK then your fun might convert into nightmare for you.

Insurance companies in UK now offer the quote for backpacking travel insurance on their websites. By just getting access to the internet on your pc you can search for the right quote of backpacking travel insurance in UK. You should search for such backpacking travel insurance policy in UK which is not only within your budget but can also provide you the full coverage for you protection in the unconventional locations of world. Then after buying the policy for backpacking travel insurance in UK you can enjoy your travel with more fun.

By: HenryBell

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What is a backpacker travel insurance?

Backpacker travel insurance is not the same as annual holiday insurance, this is mistake many young travelers make when purchasing insurance. Annual holiday insurance is designed for your average holiday maker, who goes abroad a couple of times a year usually for a week or two at a time, and spends most of their time relaxing on the beach. This is very different to the habits of your average backpacker, if there is such a thing as an average backpacker. If you are planning on travelling for long periods of time annual holiday insurance usually doesn’t cover your stay out of the country for more than a few weeks at a time.

Backpacker travel insurance initially covers any travel period from a total of 90 days to a one year trip, with a pay as you go benefit enabling you to extend, as often as you want to, the duration of your travel insurance up to 18 months. Online Backpacker travel insurance will take care of you during your longer than usual travels, but will also give you the freedom to fill this time with exciting opportunities as you will automatically be covered for a huge range of hazardous sport that you may get the chance to try.

Hopefully it’ll be an adventure of a life time, but you’ll be visiting strange places where you may not even speak the language. Don’t worry, you’ll no more feel like a stranger in an unknown world. Find all your information on travel insurance online. Avail of trip cancellation insurance and holiday insurance. Other features include temporary car insurance, health insurance, medical insurance and prescription services.It’s wise to have a good choice for all backpackers and people backpacking around the world, whether you have taken a gap year and taking time out from your studies, business or just a holiday, vacations, working abroad or studying abroad as a student. Get special covers on adventurous sports, skiing, and providing protection for activities such as scuba diving, paragliding, bungee jumping and winter sports.

Baggage and Possessions Cover: Ensure that your policy protects your possession or you will be unable to claim any compensation for stolen or lost items. Your policy should also cover any administrative costs incurred in the event that your passport is stolen and needs to be reissued.

Emergency Medical Cover: This will provide financial cover for any costs you have to make in the event that you need medical attention.

Holiday Cancellation: If due to unforeseen circumstances you have to cancel your trip early, you will be compensated for any monies lost.

Personal Liability. This is legal cover for any accident, injury or harm you might inadvertently inflict on another individual.

Rescue and Repatriation: In the event of a medical emergency rescue, all your costs will paid by your insurer. This should include helicopter rescue.

Travel Delay: Compensation for any money lost due to a delayed departure, though this will often only be paid after you have been delayed for a set length of time outlined in the policy wording.

Always learn to verify the terms and conditions of any insurance. Carry out research online, always compare the Backpacker Travel Insurance insurance package rate and be aware of the fact that a cheap insurance is not the best one. Comparing different insurance packages is quite essential.

By: Kirthy S

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Although not everyone’s cup of tea there are plenty of people out there whose preferred manner in which to explore the world is backpacking. Nihilist or not backpacking is undeniably markedly more dangerous than other forms of vacationing and therefore necessitates specific insurance. specific insurance that goes by the name of backpackers travel insurance. below lists the details of various facets to be expected with as little as the most modest of backpackers travel insurance packages.

Cancellations – if you are unfortunate enough to have your trip cancelled at either end then you are going to need to be getting refunded.

Medical attention of the emergency variety – you are more likely to have an injury on one of these type holidays to make sure that you are covered.

Personal liability – it is important to be covered for this because you may cause injury to another person by accident.

Lost or stolen items – stuff gets lost in the airport and stolen everywhere you go, so you need to make sure that you are covered.

Travel delays – delayed and cancelled flights can really mess up your itinerary so you need to have insurance that will pay for you to catch other flights.

Rescue services – backpackers tackle crazy terrain and with this in mind it is more important that travel insurance is sought that covers things such as airlifting and generally being rescued from all types of predicaments.

Theft of money – sketchy hostels are breeding grounds for urchins and indeed urchin is a polite term for a thieving scumbag/ if you are the victim of one then you will want to be protected.

There are a great many options available to you when it comes to insurance and if you are planning on going backpacking for a prolonged period and it is very much the type of thing that backpackers do then you will do well to consider getting multi-trip insurance that is tied in with backpacking insurance because you will then be covered for an extended period of time as you move between countries on your backpacking exploits. One final thing do make sure that you try out a comparison website as this is an excellent way of saving money on travel insurance in general.

By: Jonathan Walker – Big Blue Tomato

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Backpacking is enjoyable, only if you know that you are protected with backpackers insurance which can be procured via the InterNet.

Backpacking in Thailand is extremely popular and it has become the most visited country in South Asia in recent times amongst travelers. Thailand has gained favor among backpackers because of the affordable accommodation, great weather, delicious food, and ease of transportation. It has also received a lot of publicity due to a certain Danny Boyle movie about a beach…

Visiting Thailand’s capital city of Bangkok will most likely be a priority on any backpackers’ list. It is wise to set aside a few days to explore this city in order to fully appreciate the culture and lively atmosphere. The outdoor markets of Bangkok are an experience every backpacker should partake in. Anything from unusual foods such as crickets to clothing can be purchased in these markets. Chatuchak market only operates on Saturdays and Sundays, but it is one of the cheapest markets in Bangkok, great for backpackers on a budget. Other markets of interest include: Suan Luam Night Bazaar, the Pratunam Market Complex, Patpong Night Market, Khao San Road, Buanglamphu Market and the Memorial Bridge Night Market. When purchasing items from any market it is important for any traveler to approach a transaction with the knowledge that haggling is customary and is not considered rude. Haggling is the practice of negotiating to lower the price of an item. In Thailand the standard is to offer half of the original price. Another piece of helpful information is that when eating out it is not standard routine to tip. This is yet another reason backpackers love Bangkok, they can eat and shop ’til their hearts content without breaking the bank.

Travelers planning to visit Bangkok should consider the weather when choosing which time of year to travel. During the months of November to February the weather will remain relatively sunny and dry with the temperature averaging around 28C/82F. The months of June to October is considered the rainy season. Temperatures will average around 32C/89F with very high humidity.

A place of interest for any tourist is the Grand Palace. This building served as the former residence of the king. The palace sure lives up to its name with most of the building being gilded with gold.

Wat Pho is another must see attraction. Wat Pho is the home of the 2nd biggest reclining Buddha statue in Thailand. This enormous Buddha statue measures an amazing 46 meters long.

If Boxing is your thing, why not try Bangkok Boxing Stadium. It has exclusive Thai-Foreign matches with Muaythai and standard boxing championships featuring both male and female fights for families and tourists. This is something really worth going to see and very much a tradition of Thai culture.

Other areas of interest for backpackers may be: Dream World (an amusement park) and Safari World.

Backpacking in Bangkok is a must if you’re visiting Thailand! Backpacking Thailand is such a wonderful trip with so many things to see and do. The people are also famous for being so friendly I believe you’ll have a great time if you decide to backpack through Thailand.