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Use this page to ensure that you are fully prepared before you jet off. This page is constantly being updated, so keep coming back for more recommendations! Remember to sign-up to our monthly newsletter to keep up-to-date here.
WHERE SHOULD I BOOK MY ACCOMMODATION?
We stick to Hostelworld when booking any hostels!
Hostelworld: This is the perfect place to research and book the best hostels in every country, city or town you are planning to visit. The review system allows for all backpackers to rate factors such as 'cleanliness', 'atmosphere' and 'security', so that other backpackers can feel reassured with their booking choice. Why Hostels when backpacking? Whether you are solo backpacking or travelling with friends from the start, there is no better way to make friends from around the world than by selecting the 'mixed dorm' option at one the more popular hostel options at your backpacking destination. Plus, is it really backpacking unless you stay in hostels? Check out the hostels for your next trip here.
WHERE CAN I FIND THE TRAVEL ESSENTIALS?
Check out some of the sites below to purchase all the travel essentials that will help you to be prepared for your next trip! Most of your travel essentials can be found on Amazon or some of our other recommended sites below.
On Amazon you will find everything you need for your next trip. From travel towels to a full size backpack, this is the site where you can easily whizz through your travel essentials ticklist. Our recommended things to buy, regardless of where you are travelling, include the following items:
Electronic Portable charger (Sometimes the hostel electricity may be faulty, so it is always handy to have one of these as back-up)
Padlock (Hostels are often secure, but just for piece of mind, we always lock our belongings in the locker facilities of the accommodation)
Toiletries travel bag (Somewhere to place all of your toiletry items)
Travel adaptor (Each country may require a different adaptor, so often a multi-purpose adaptor is a good option)
Travel towel (You will be surprised how much space a towel could take up in your backpack)
Walking shoes (If you plan on doing any longer hikes at any point during your travels)
Water bottle (Always handy to have one of these in your backpack)
Waterproof jacket (The thinner and easier to fold, the better)
WHERE CAN I BOOK MY TRAVEL INSURANCE BEFORE A TRIP?
Whether you are or are not familiar with your next backpacking trip destination, it is always recommended that you purchase travel insurance before you jet off. Why? Many of the individuals that have injured themselves on day activities (Canyoning, Cliff Jumping etc) or simply got a bit too carried away when driving a motorbike and found themselves injured when experiencing a fall, soon realise that travel insurance would have saved them a few quid. Check out InsureMore for a good quote.
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This site gives you multiple options for travel cover, varying from basic to deluxe, so that you have at least some sort of insurance before you begin your trip.
WHERE CAN I BOOK FLIGHTS AT THE BEST RATES?
Regardless of whether you are booking your initial long-haul flight to your starting destination or wondering which airline to use for your shorter flights within countries, Skyscanner is always the best place to start.
Why Skyscanner for flights?
Why Skyscanner for flights?
Whether you are looking to book the flights or just wanting to get a rough idea of the airlines to use when you reach your backpacker destination, Skyscanner will provide you with all of the best option, along with the option to apply filters (Price, Duration, number of stops)
DO YOU OFFER TRAVEL ESSENTIALS AND WANT TO JOIN THE LIST ABOVE?
If you are a provider of travel related products, send us an email and we can add you to our recommendations to support our growing backpacker community.
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