Setting off with a folder of tickets, a handful of sucky sweets and a backpack the size of a German Shepherd to a foreign country is a daunting yet thrilling experience. No amount of research can prepare you, because realistically they all state the obvious – don’t go down dark alleys, don’t get in a van with strangers and most importantly DO leave the Crocs at home!
Whether it’s trekking through the Amazon rainforest in Colombia, exploring the night life on Koh San Road in Bangkok or ‘finding yourself’ in India, travel is a great way to meet new people and try new things.
Below is a list I’ve compiled on tips I wish I knew before my first backpacking trip.