Comments on: How to Pick Your First Backpacking Destination? http://offtrackbackpacking.net/2010/03/12/how-to-pick-your-first-backpacking-destination/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-pick-your-first-backpacking-destination A Blog About Travel, Adventure and Fun Wed, 21 Aug 2013 05:21:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5 By: Tanya http://offtrackbackpacking.net/2010/03/12/how-to-pick-your-first-backpacking-destination/#comment-186 Tanya Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:51:35 +0000 http://offtrackbackpacking.net/?p=1365#comment-186 Yeah, everyone is different but as an experienced backpacker, you can help yourself but rely on word of mouth when traveling. That’s what makes your trip that much adventurous- not knowing where you’ll end up and with who! Glad you found us Federico. You have a great site! Let’s keep in touch!

]]> By: Federico http://offtrackbackpacking.net/2010/03/12/how-to-pick-your-first-backpacking-destination/#comment-185 Federico Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:37:33 +0000 http://offtrackbackpacking.net/?p=1365#comment-185 Interesting post.

I do agree with your points, particularly with the first two, however basing your first trip on impressions of others has its dangers-everyone is different. So if you’re going to pay a lot of attention to what people say, ask several people. Blogs and forums are great, as you say.

However I believe the the best destination is one that you have always wanted to go to-but is not too far (you don’t want to spend too much). Traveling on the safe side just because of this reason can make your trip boring- if you are backpacking it means you want adventure, so look for it!

I remember my first backpacking trip. It was a solo 2 week trip to Costa Rica 10 years ago. Had a blast , made friends that I still have, and was the beginning of a lifestyle for me!

Have fun!

Federico

maitravelsite dot com

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