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By: crazy sexy fun traveler

crazy sexy fun traveler — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 20:07:36 +0000

Totally agree with all the points! Especially with the drinking one. I quit drinking 2 years ago and each time someone asks me where I get money from for my trips, I always say I dont go party every night and get pissed like them

By: backpackingmatt

backpackingmatt — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 22:02:35 +0000

@Hogga Very true, hard but good on the budget.

@Jenny Thanks Jenny! You can party and sleep all day when you’re at home and not traveling – I enjoy getting a taste for the nightlife scene wherever I’m at, but it’s important to remember the other motivations behind travel.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 04:22:11 +0000

Great tips on successful long-term travel. I totally agree with the less drinking. I met so many people on the road that drank all the time and didn’t even really get to see what was around them or participate in the culture. They were either hung-over, partying late, and sleeping till 5pm everyday only to repeat.

By: Hogga aka _thetraveller_

Hogga aka _thetraveller_ — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 04:01:38 +0000

Minding the drinking is soooo hard though!

Keeping up with exercise is key! I may walk a lot more travelling, but no gym = I am so much weaker!

By: backpackingmatt

backpackingmatt — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 01:11:09 +0000

@Darren Thanks for stopping by Backpackingmatt – I suspect “older” people have similar travel to styles to “younger” backpackers who have set off on an extended, round-the-world trip. If you’ll be traveling constantly for long periods of time, and are traveling on a budget, you’ll be staying in hostels or guesthouses, preparing your own meals, and generally treating travel as a lifestyle.

As far as a budget, so much depends on where you’ll be traveling to – your monthly budget will change drastically depending on what country you’re in. A month in New Zealand where I’m at now will cost heaps more than a month in Thailand where I’m headed in a week!

@Connie – Thanks for the comment! Believe me, I’m not out running every morning! I just think it’s a great habit to aim for and attempt to incorporate into your travels.

By: Connie

Connie — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 14:41:05 +0000

Great post! I try to keep the same tips for my own travels but I’ll admit, the one I fail on is exercise. I just don’t do it. I make excuses that all the walking, hiking, and carrying around a heavy bag is exercise enough. Unfortunately, it’s not. Thanks for the reminder to help push me to exercise a bit more while on the road!