Top Tips for Backpackers wherever you travel

People of all ages go backpacking as it is the ideal way to save money, look to see the world, and friends on the road.

Typically, backpackers avoid expensive hotels in city centers and opt for campsites, hostels and B & B Hotels. If this is your style (or if you know someone who might be the backpacker) to read as this article will save money and help your travels safe and fun.

The search for travel guides respected and properly use the Internet. If possible, talk with others who have taken the same road.

Take two credit cards and always have a page just for emergencies. Keep the emergency card hidden in clothes somewhere, so if your luggage is stolen, you still have the emergency card.

Carry a cell phone to call home or for use in an emergency. Otherwise, always carry a phone card (eg AT & T card), so at least you can phone home or make an emergency call.

Email home regularly if you have an Internet cafe. In this way, the folks back home will know where you went last time and where you were pointing when something happens to you.

Ensure that travel insurance is up to date, and you know the emergency number on request.

Do not take expensive jewels / watches / rings or other valuables. Buy a cheap disposable to watch the race.

Pay attention to cultural differences. For example, just because you can wear shorts in Western Europe, this does not mean that will not disappoint in Some Other Countries.

Try to avoid traveling at night, alone or in side streets on foot or in remote areas (especially if you are a woman).

Search for other backpackers going your way and you go with them. There is safety in numbers, and the journey can be more interesting.

An acute attack alarm is always a good thing to have, especially for women.

Take your own medication with you. If you take drugs of any kind, can not expect to buy it abroad. brand name drugs varies from country to country. This, combined with possible language barriers can cause problems.

Put in medicine clearly marked bottles carry a separate list of your medical requirements plus a letter from your doctor confirming your prescribed medication. This will help to minimize unwanted attention at customs.

Pack dental floss and spare toothbrush when backpacking (dental floss useful for all sorts of things apart from teeth!). Minimum gaps to toothpaste, insect repellent, toiletries and other essential and fill your needs as you travel.

Always know what is happening around you, especially in crowded places such as stations, markets, airports and busy roads.

Make your backpack stolen by critics (the thieves who cut through your backpack to steal without your knowledge). Plug in your backpack with chicken wire (with a very fine soft mesh).