It’s often a tough
decision to choose where to travel to.
There are so many awesome places all around the world to visit and I
want to see them all. I don’t have any
real specific rhyme or reason for why I choose where I go or in what
order. My first backpacking trip ever
was to Western Europe, a typical backpacking choice. I chose to fly in and out of Ireland for a
few reasons. When I played around with
flight prices to Europe, I came to learn that some of the cheapest cities to
fly to and from are Dublin, Amsterdam, and Brussels. I chose Dublin, Ireland because it was
cheaper and it was further west so I could then travel my way eastward. I chose to fly into Costa Rica when I went
backpacking to Central America so I could travel upward which made it cheaper
to fly back to the states. When
backpacking Southeast Asia, I chose to fly into Japan and then work my way
westward across Southeast Asia, India, the Middle East, Eastern and Southern
Europe and then to Morocco. When you get
to one country, you can find an affordable way to get to a nearby country
whether it is via bus, train, or a short flight. For instance, most flights in Southeast Asia
from one country or island to another cost between $50 and $80 via plane, and
bus and train rides to another country are less than $25. In Western Europe, a train ride to a
neighboring country can cost around $50 or a bus ride in Eastern Europe/the
Mediterranean region cost around $20 to $40, sometimes cheaper depending on the
season. To get from Singapore to India,
I paid less than $250, from India to Dubai I paid less than $$, and from
Austria to Morocco I paid around $$.
Flights to another country are so much more reasonable when you are
closer to the region already and connecting countries make it really easy to
visit multiple countries in one trip.
These are some ways that I have been able to visit as many countries as
I have.
The type of country or
area that I visit depends on what I am looking to experience. Sometimes, usually most of the time, I want
to go somewhere with beautiful beaches and warm weather. Central America, South America, Southeast
Asia, Southern India, the Middle East, Australia, and the Caribbean islands are
great areas for stunning beaches. When I
want to sight-see, explore big cities, be around lots of other tourists, and
visit many countries in one trip, Western Europe is a great choice. Although I am a beach bum at heart, I really
love scenery, landscapes, mountains, and nature. If that sounds intriguing to you, then areas
like Northern Europe, Canada, New Zealand’s southern island, and scattered
countries throughout the rest of Europe such as Ireland, England, the south of
France, and the Mediterranean countries like Macedonia, Montenegro, and
Croatia, are all great choices. If you
desire to experience a lot of culture then I’d recommend countries like Panama,
Guatemala, Nicaragua, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, India, and
Fiji. Make sure to check the climate and
the season for countries that you are interested in visiting so that you know
what to expect and what to pack.
If you have a few months
to travel, I’d recommend backpacking multiple countries like in Central
America, South America, Europe, or Southeast Asia. My travel lengths have varied from one month
up to almost 6 months. If you are
limited on time due to work or other purposes, I’d recommend visiting a larger
country that would require more time spent there anyways such as Australia, New
Zealand, Brazil, Argentina, India, South Africa, or others. If your budget is a factor for choosing where
to travel, keep in mind which countries or regions are more budget-friendly
than others. The underdeveloped and
developing countries such as those in South America, Central America, India,
Africa, and Southeast Asia are very budget-friendly. Developed countries such as the United
States, Australia, New Zealand, European countries, Canada, and some others
make it harder to stretch your dollar. There are different things to take into
consideration when choosing where to travel to; weather, desires activities or
scenery, budget, time, and more.
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