Comments on: 7 Challenges of Being a Backpacker

By: Jade

Jade — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 21:09:49 +0000

I think that overcoming these challenges is part of the appeal of backpacking. To be honest, a lot of these challenges scare me (getting sick in another country!, being lost in the middle of a crowd that doesn’t speak English), but coming out of it alive and with a story to tell is one of the many rewards of a backpacker.

By: backpackingmatt

backpackingmatt — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 08:26:22 +0000

@Sarah I have not unfortunately! And no relation to Bex!

By: backpackingmatt

backpackingmatt — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 08:26:05 +0000

@It’s good for us – Safe travels and enjoy your trip!

By: sarah

sarah — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 02:25:27 +0000

hi matt, have u been to shanghai and beijing? are u related with Backpacking Bex? ur website looks similiar

By: It's good for us

It's good for us — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:33:17 +0000

Good post. I am about to start the biggest backpacking trip of my life, so thank you for putting all this together. Good reminder

By: carolina

carolina — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 16:00:27 +0000

Great list!!! For me every trip is a backpaking trip , even the short ones, the challenges are the same, no matter how long you will stay on the road.

By: backpackingmatt

backpackingmatt — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 15:38:46 +0000

@Matt I completely agree. The challenges – and the growth that comes from overcoming them – are part of make backpacking a rewarding experience. Still they can be wearing and are the reason behind the short breaks from traveling we all need.

By: Nomadic Matt

Nomadic Matt — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 15:19:26 +0000

All your challenges are what makes backpacking great to me.

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