Adventure Herald
  • Backpacking Tips
    Unusual Gap Year Ideas

    Gap years are more popular than ever, with thousands of people taking 12 months off between school and uni, as a break from university or after finishing studies but before heading off to full-time work. It can be great if you need a break from studies, or if you’re a bit stuck and need some […]

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    How to Hitchhike: A Hitchhiker’s Guide to Hitchhiking

    Looking for a guide to hitchhiking 101? We’ve got you covered with what hitchhiking actually is, how to hitchhike, and all importantly whether hitchhiking is safe. If you just don’t have enough money to get from point A to point B, or there’s no public transport to your destination and you need to get there […]

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    How to Plan the Ultimate Backpacking Experience

    Backpacking can seem overwhelming before your first trip, but it need not be. Follow these tips to plan the ultimate backpacking experience. Photo By: NoirKitsune Choose a Rough Area Before you set off backpacking you’ll have to decide where you want to go. It’s best to pick a region as opposed to taking off on […]

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    Why You Must Backpack in Your 20s

    You can go backpacking any time you choose – even in your 70s! But a great period to go is in your 20s where you’re often more adaptable, trying to figure out what you want to do in life, and before major responsibilities kick in. In your 20s, you’ve got your whole life ahead of […]

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    How to Pick a Great Hostel and Survive a Bad One

    One of the most common places for backpackers to stay is in hostels. Hostels are more common and popular than ever, and there are new types of hostels seemingly springing up everywhere. From traditional backpacker hostels, to party hostels and even creatively themed hostels to get you in the vibe. Find out how to pick […]

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    How to Make Friends While Backpacking Solo

    Backpacking by yourself is a very cool life experience. When backpacking solo, you’re more open to meeting new people and getting out of your comfort zone because your friends aren’t there as a security blanket. BUT backpacking alone doesn’t mean you have to be lonely, and meeting people while backpacking can result in some of life’s most […]

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    How to Pack for Backpacking

    Photo By: stillwellmike How to Choose a Backpack Head to a luggage store and try on loads of different backpacks. Size will be in liters but we recommend taking no more than 10-12 kilograms, so ask store staff what size backpack is appropriate for you. A lot will depend on what size and strength you […]