Comments on: Backpacking Basics Part 4: Where To Start Backpacking http://foxnomad.com/2010/01/28/backpacking-basics-part-4-where-to-start-backpacking/ travel smarter. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:35:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Anil P.http://foxnomad.com/2010/01/28/backpacking-basics-part-4-where-to-start-backpacking/comment-page-1/#comment-88605 Anil P. Sat, 24 Apr 2010 14:04:37 +0000 http://www.foxnomad.com/?p=6563#comment-88605 Good way to save money by following the seasons :) I like it! Good way to save money by following the seasons :) I like it!

]]> By: Dina VagabondQuesthttp://foxnomad.com/2010/01/28/backpacking-basics-part-4-where-to-start-backpacking/comment-page-1/#comment-88599 Dina VagabondQuest Sat, 24 Apr 2010 13:42:34 +0000 http://www.foxnomad.com/?p=6563#comment-88599 Our first destinations were Spain and Portugal. We enjoyed the architecture and art so much there. We started backpacking in April, and we chose Mediterranean places because it was already quite warm during those early months. We travel light and try to avoid carrying heavier and bulkier warm clothing. As the northern hemisphere got warmer, we traveled to the north. When it got cooler, we jumped from Copenhagen to the Crete Island (flight was cheap because Danish like to go to Crete, so cheap that the cheapest bus getting out of the country - to Berlin - was more expensive the the flight) Our first destinations were Spain and Portugal. We enjoyed the architecture and art so much there. We started backpacking in April, and we chose Mediterranean places because it was already quite warm during those early months. We travel light and try to avoid carrying heavier and bulkier warm clothing. As the northern hemisphere got warmer, we traveled to the north. When it got cooler, we jumped from Copenhagen to the Crete Island (flight was cheap because Danish like to go to Crete, so cheap that the cheapest bus getting out of the country – to Berlin – was more expensive the the flight)

]]> By: Anil P.http://foxnomad.com/2010/01/28/backpacking-basics-part-4-where-to-start-backpacking/comment-page-1/#comment-76576 Anil P. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:04:40 +0000 http://www.foxnomad.com/?p=6563#comment-76576 haha, well you know those theories about the Pyramids... :P haha, well you know those theories about the Pyramids… :P

]]> By: Rationalehttp://foxnomad.com/2010/01/28/backpacking-basics-part-4-where-to-start-backpacking/comment-page-1/#comment-76463 Rationale Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:56:33 +0000 http://www.foxnomad.com/?p=6563#comment-76463 Sorry, got my link wrong here :) Sorry, got my link wrong here :)

]]> By: Rationalehttp://foxnomad.com/2010/01/28/backpacking-basics-part-4-where-to-start-backpacking/comment-page-1/#comment-76462 Rationale Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:55:23 +0000 http://www.foxnomad.com/?p=6563#comment-76462 Recently I backpacked in Egypt. Amazing country, Friendly people, Delicious food and of course the out-of-this-world monuments (quite literally- at times I imagined aliens from another planet zapping those temples and structures into place!) Recently I backpacked in Egypt. Amazing country, Friendly people, Delicious food and of course the out-of-this-world monuments (quite literally- at times I imagined aliens from another planet zapping those temples and structures into place!)

]]> By: Anil P.http://foxnomad.com/2010/01/28/backpacking-basics-part-4-where-to-start-backpacking/comment-page-1/#comment-75614 Anil P. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:05:12 +0000 http://www.foxnomad.com/?p=6563#comment-75614 Can help you avoid fees too. If the limit is 30 kilos and you've got 1 bag at 31, you'll pay a fine. On some airlines though, 2 bags at 29 kilos won't cost you an extra penny...go figure :P Can help you avoid fees too. If the limit is 30 kilos and you’ve got 1 bag at 31, you’ll pay a fine. On some airlines though, 2 bags at 29 kilos won’t cost you an extra penny…go figure :P

]]> By: Susanhttp://foxnomad.com/2010/01/28/backpacking-basics-part-4-where-to-start-backpacking/comment-page-1/#comment-75544 Susan Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:38:23 +0000 http://www.foxnomad.com/?p=6563#comment-75544 When traveling to a destination where I know I will doing a lot of shopping, I pack a collapsible suitcase or duffel bag in my checked luggage. It doesn't take up much room and when returning home, I fill it with my dirty laundry and pack my new stuff or any breakable items in my regular suitcase. Or you could just pack your things in a medium suitcase that fits inside a larger suitcase - either way you'll have two suitcases available and only have to carry one to your destination. When traveling to a destination where I know I will doing a lot of shopping, I pack a collapsible suitcase or duffel bag in my checked luggage. It doesn’t take up much room and when returning home, I fill it with my dirty laundry and pack my new stuff or any breakable items in my regular suitcase. Or you could just pack your things in a medium suitcase that fits inside a larger suitcase – either way you’ll have two suitcases available and only have to carry one to your destination.

]]> By: Anil P.http://foxnomad.com/2010/01/28/backpacking-basics-part-4-where-to-start-backpacking/comment-page-1/#comment-75425 Anil P. Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:27:19 +0000 http://www.foxnomad.com/?p=6563#comment-75425 India is a tricky place to navigate in many ways - like driving in India, 'advanced' level in the video game...well unless you're from SE Asia I suppose :) India is a tricky place to navigate in many ways – like driving in India, ‘advanced’ level in the video game…well unless you’re from SE Asia I suppose :)

]]> By: Priyankhttp://foxnomad.com/2010/01/28/backpacking-basics-part-4-where-to-start-backpacking/comment-page-1/#comment-75302 Priyank Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:49:38 +0000 http://www.foxnomad.com/?p=6563#comment-75302 I've heard Lonely Plant call India as the litmus test for travelers. (I admit I don't know why but perhaps that's because I grew up there!) :) I’ve heard Lonely Plant call India as the litmus test for travelers. (I admit I don’t know why but perhaps that’s because I grew up there!) :)

]]> By: Priyankhttp://foxnomad.com/2010/01/28/backpacking-basics-part-4-where-to-start-backpacking/comment-page-1/#comment-75301 Priyank Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:48:21 +0000 http://www.foxnomad.com/?p=6563#comment-75301 My first backpacking trip was to Himalayas and north India just after I finished university. It was as adventurous as traveling to another country - different language, food, people but fortunately the same prices, lol.Not many like to be thrown into the unknown right from the first trip. So I guess starting low risk from somewhere in your own country or a culture closest to your own is a good way to begin. My first backpacking trip was to Himalayas and north India just after I finished university. It was as adventurous as traveling to another country – different language, food, people but fortunately the same prices, lol.

Not many like to be thrown into the unknown right from the first trip. So I guess starting low risk from somewhere in your own country or a culture closest to your own is a good way to begin.

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