Travel Advice

In a world filled with millions of men and women, it seems like everyone around me finds it more difficult to find a partner. As we spend more time improving ourselves; as backpackers, making sure we see what the world has to offer, does the idea of romance fall to pieces? Or, does it find us along the way when we least expect it?

If you could imagine your dream job; what would it be? Would you be President of the United States? Maybe something more personal like a painter living in Moscow? Whatever the case may be, following your heart can sometimes mean an empty wallet. All my life, I knew writing was for me. Being a right brain sided gal meant indulging in books, journals and the 96 color crayon box. In a 6 year old’s dream world, you don’t really think of rent and paying bills.

Finding a new home abroad when you’re packing and unpacking is an important decision. Considering things like a good hostel bar, hot showers and location can make or break your decision. Besides zipping through your Lonely Planet guidebook or asking hostel mates for recommendation; there can be two types of major hostel choices. Choosing what is best for you will ultimately make for a comfortable stay and great memories.

If your August is lacking purpose; with no days off (No federal holidays this month), nor exiciting trael plans, you might have something to mark in your calendar

Backpackers seem to be living the life, right? They’re living the life of a reckless abandon, galavanting throughout unknown destinations and always seem to be in shape. Through observation, although the above statements might be true, there are downsides to this chosen lifestyle. (I didn’t sign up for anything less of this life!) Hopefully, most backpackers can identify themselves in these scenarios.

I have thousands of pictures of me standing in front of moments, landscapes, and buildings from my travels. Since I’m backpacking, I don’t have much of a selection of clothes. They look as if I’ve been standing in front of a blue screen changing the scenery on Photoshop. It get boring after awhile. What about the people you meet, the partying, and random encounters? These moments need to be captured.

Living the hostel life is one to be envied. Once you get over getting used to strangers, crazy sleeping patterns and funky smells; you remember the great part about this budget lifestyle. From experience, staying in hostels means you will run into occasions of random nights at the bar

Travel and romance never did seem to go hand in hand when it comes to backpacking. You learn that some Facebook categories dont seem to cover backpacking relationships. Theres a few typical categories, such as being completely Single on your travels.