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All backpackers have their own style when it comes to traveling. Some people prefer to visit
just a few places over the course of their trip. Others try for whirlwind type trips, they want to
see as many places as possible since they have the opportunity. Others seek moderation and
fall somewhere in between.
Those who want to take their time enjoy the opportunity to really get to know a place. Sure, if
you should spend a month in Paris, you won’t be close to knowing it as well as a local, but you’
ll start to really understand how things work. You’ll be a long way from being an insider, but
you will get a good taste. Obviously we are all limited by either time or money (or both) so this
type of traveling will mean you will miss out on other places.
Other people will try to squeeze every little detail into their trip. They will try to build Rome in a
day and dash to another city the next. This may serve to give the traveler a good overview of
their trip, but most won’t see much. This will require a lot of in transit times and they will really
have visited train stations and airports far more than cities. Its tempting to try to see as much
as possible, but just keep in mind that this doesn’t have to be the only trip you take in your life.
Moderation is good. For the first trip its probably a good plan to see places at a pace where
you aren’t feeling rushed and tired, but you aren’t getting antsy to move on either. Its good to
try to remain open and adaptive.
Some people prefer to have a strict itinerary mapped out before they go. This can definitely be
a good idea if there are set things you want to see. Of course it will limit your spontaneity and
flexibility. You probably will meet people along that tell you about places that aren’t in the
guidebooks, places you haven’t heard of, that are well worth a visit. If you stick too much to an
itinerary you’ll miss out on these.
Traveling completely by the seat of your pants is adventurous and its fun to be able to hope
from country to country at a moments notice. The downside is that by not planning ahead
there will be times when you are forced to make costly (in terms of time or money)
adaptations. You’ll encountered booked up hostels, events being closed for what ever reason,
and other annoyances.
Obviously its up to you. T will work out fine, but its probably not a bad idea to think about
these things before you get going so you can make your trip as enjoyable as possible. Also,
its good to know before hand if you are traveling with someone of a different style.
just a few places over the course of their trip. Others try for whirlwind type trips, they want to
see as many places as possible since they have the opportunity. Others seek moderation and
fall somewhere in between.
Those who want to take their time enjoy the opportunity to really get to know a place. Sure, if
you should spend a month in Paris, you won’t be close to knowing it as well as a local, but you’
ll start to really understand how things work. You’ll be a long way from being an insider, but
you will get a good taste. Obviously we are all limited by either time or money (or both) so this
type of traveling will mean you will miss out on other places.
Other people will try to squeeze every little detail into their trip. They will try to build Rome in a
day and dash to another city the next. This may serve to give the traveler a good overview of
their trip, but most won’t see much. This will require a lot of in transit times and they will really
have visited train stations and airports far more than cities. Its tempting to try to see as much
as possible, but just keep in mind that this doesn’t have to be the only trip you take in your life.
Moderation is good. For the first trip its probably a good plan to see places at a pace where
you aren’t feeling rushed and tired, but you aren’t getting antsy to move on either. Its good to
try to remain open and adaptive.
Some people prefer to have a strict itinerary mapped out before they go. This can definitely be
a good idea if there are set things you want to see. Of course it will limit your spontaneity and
flexibility. You probably will meet people along that tell you about places that aren’t in the
guidebooks, places you haven’t heard of, that are well worth a visit. If you stick too much to an
itinerary you’ll miss out on these.
Traveling completely by the seat of your pants is adventurous and its fun to be able to hope
from country to country at a moments notice. The downside is that by not planning ahead
there will be times when you are forced to make costly (in terms of time or money)
adaptations. You’ll encountered booked up hostels, events being closed for what ever reason,
and other annoyances.
Obviously its up to you. T will work out fine, but its probably not a bad idea to think about
these things before you get going so you can make your trip as enjoyable as possible. Also,
its good to know before hand if you are traveling with someone of a different style.
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