7 Common Mistakes Beginners Backpacker

Backpacker (illustration)

Backpacker is a fun way to travel. With a little planning and budget yourself, you will be challenged to walk to a strange place. For those who are often a backpacker would not be a problem in getting started or are on their way to a place to be visited.

Backpacker has now become one flier style favorite for tourists. With a backpacker, you will plan a trip yourself, set yourself a budget, to make choices as to where you are going. But remember, there are many common mistakes for the beginner backpacker.
1. Too little gain reference

Through internet search, you may get a lot of information about the destination. But remember, do not be satisfied with the information that you get.Reference is too little, more dangerous than travel schedule is too tight. It's good, you better learn the details of the local language, cultural norms, history, and geography destination destination.

2. Spent a lot of time at the inn

Indeed, spending time at the inn will be fun. You can sleep satisfied or relax without being banned. But, it could not hurt you exit the inn and meet local people.Yes, you will get a lot of information and experience of the local community about the exciting destinations all around you. Also, try to stay in different places. You could just set up a tent or sleep in houses. It is certainly fun and can make new friends.


3. Too exhibiting items

Show off the goods in question is too obvious when you are traveling. Perhaps, you usually use gadgets such as the iPod to listen to music or carrying a SLR camera. But, it will endanger yourself from crime. Strive to humble and not arrogant.

4. Running out of money on travel

Do not get your money out for things that are not necessary. Make sure you have two ways to save money. First, take the money via an ATM. The second one, save your money separately and have a backup plan if the cost of money at any time you are lost or stolen.

5. Drunk

Not a few drunken traveler when traveling. It is as a way to relieve stress or partying. But, you should not get drunk bandwagon, because it is dangerous for the safety and crime. In addition, you can save a lot of money by not drinking it?

6. Opening facebook every day

Perhaps, you will be missed by family or friends in college when traveling. To treat it, you can contact them via skype or social media such as facebook.However, do not be constantly opened facebook to gossip or talk about other things. Undo your intention is also to check email every day. When traveling, you have to leave it all and have fun enjoying the journey.

7. Ignoring the advice of a friend

Learning from mistakes is the best friend for comfort and safety when traveling. Well, you follow the suggestion of a friend before starting the journey.Traveling is a combination of spontaneity, humility, confidence, and discipline. However, to bring these things is not easy. Through the suggestion of a friend who had to travel to your destination destinations, definitely a lot of interesting information or experiences that can be 'guidebook'.For those of you who first tried to be a backpacker, remember and learn about 7 common mistakes novice backpacker. Do not forget to keep alert all the way, but still enjoy every moment that you meet in new places. Greetings backpacker!

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Dive At Sipadan Island

Malaysia has long made the region a leading Sipadan dive claimed as the best diving areas in the world. In addition to Sipadan, the other islands so the attraction is the island of Mabul and Kapalai, located side by side with a distance of about 15 minutes by speed boat.

Mabul island for example, by the Government of Malaysia known as one of the greatest macro-photography site in the world. The island is located in the crystal clear waters of the Celebes Sea, not far from the coast of Sabah is surrounded by coral reefs that slope depth of between 2 to 30 meters. Island area of ​​approximately 20 hectares is larger than Sipadan island and is home to the Bajau Sea is one of the indigenous ethnic Sabah State.

While Sipadan island to island so proud of and is claimed to be the world's best dive sites. Outside of large claims, the dive sites here is world class, with more than 3,000 species of fish and hundreds of coral species recorded. In 2002, the island resort has been closed to protect the environment, so visitors must stay on the islands around it, such as Mabul, Kapalai or Semporna, and boarded a boat to Sipadan for diving.

Currently, the Malaysian government has shut down the existing building resort in Sipadan anyway, because now Sipadan is a protected island, only 120 divers must dive per day, so if you want to dive in the area you should long ago filed a desire to apply through a travel agent is in Semporna, based on an approved list that you just can do activities such region.

Make sure you consult with dive operators about the completeness of the license, as some companies found dives without permission. Sipadan is surrounded by many inhabitants of coral, sea turtles and sharks fin with white that often appear on each dive at a depth of 10-30 meters and lebih.Menyelam diving is a major activity in the area of ​​Mabul, Kapalai and Sipadan are diving and snorkeling can be done throughout the year.

In the area there are three Pulau Mabul resort providing lodging for scuba divers - two located on the island while the other one is located on an oil rig that has been converted usefulness of approximately 500 meters from the beach. All of the resort can arrange day excursions to the neighboring islands of Sipadan and Kapalai Island.

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Myanmar, one of the 10 destinations that you must visit this year.

2013 newly entering the 2nd week, now is the time to complete this year's vacation plans. If you do not have a choice, you can come to Myanmar. Countries in Southeast Asia has become one of the 10 destinations that you must visit this year. 

In recent years, Myanmar-or what is commonly known as Burma by western countries a favorite destination for a world traveler. First, the country is isolated from foreign countries for nearly half a century, since the military dictatorship in power since 1962. 

But, this year, Myanmar became a destination you must visit this year. Myanmar Tourism Department is always optimistic heavily promoting the country as a tourist destination. Yangon, Bagan, and Mandalay. Although recently heard, these three places so favorite tourist destination in Myanmar. 

The proof is obvious, since last year, tourists who come also jumped dramatically. According to the Department of Tourism Myanmar last year, there were 816 thousand foreign tourists coming to Myanmar. This figure is up 30 percent from 2011. 

"Burma, or Myanmar, is known as one of the tourist destinations the world's most mysterious and untouched. Country is now in the list of tourist trips around the world, following the action of President Thein Sein will make Myanmar as a democratic country," said a spokesman for the Office Tourism Myanmar. 

This makes entry into Myanmar in 10 of the countries that you must visit in 2013, alongside Scotland, Morocco, the Netherlands, and other countries. Earlier this year, the demand for tourists who wish to visit Myanmar is surging. 

"The tour company in Australia reported high interest of tourists who want to visit Myanmar, after (Myanmar) released a new tour, so the prediction of traffic coming in 2013 will be even greater," he added. 

"Luxury hotels are becoming available and remote areas are now accessible to tourists," he added. 

How, if you are interested to visit? If yes, soon enter Myanmar to your destination in the list this year!

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3 Backpacker Almost attacked by Australian crocodiles

Australian Crocodile

3 backpackers from Europe are not aware of the risk of swimming in crocodile habitat in Australia. They almost pounced, but lucky they did not lose their lives.

Three backpacker's adventure in the State of Northern Territory, Australia. They headed south Wangi falls Darwin, to swim there.

the thing is, this is an area alligator hunting prey and 3 backpackers are not aware of it. They just joy at the sight of a 2-meter long crocodile sunning itself on the rocks below the falls.

One backpacker fun record with a camera. 2 Backpacker others even swim along the reef, approaching the crocodile.

In video footage aired News Australia, 2 backpacker approaching alligators to live within 10 meters. Knowingly, they still want to approach wild crocodiles.

"We did not get any closer?" said one of them.

Well that's when the cameraman approached the crocodile. Suddenly, the crocodile moving and jumping from rock passes over the head in a backpacker! Byurr! The crocodile in the water right near the backpacker friend with a camera.

Luckily, the crocodile chose to leave them. Third backpacker's laughing, but could not hide the tension in their faces.

Australian people who later saw the video was just shaking his head. Basic tourist!

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5 reasons why Southeast Asia is a Delightful place for backpacker

Southeast Asia has long been a favorite for travelers on a budget. There is a reason that this place is so popular though and there are many benefits to making your main trip when berpetualang.Asia East offers a lot of new things on tourists.

Many backpackers from Europe and South America-megnunjungi various places in the world with a variety of reasons, but I think Southeast Asia is the most fun to backpakers. The combination of vibrant culture, exciting food and low prices make the most for the backpacker life and a must for anyone planning a long trip.

This is why Southeast Asia beat out the others:

1. Food to die for

Really, Asian food is the number one reason (and justifiably could be the only reason you need) to schedule a visit to the far east. I'll go take a risk here and say that it was probably the best food in the whole world. From the snack street in Bangkok to Vietnam for a curry banquet Malaysia, there is a lifetime's worth delights to sample. No where else in the world can you find a cuisine that compares to the food, a variety of live, colorful and flavorful found here.

2. Budget Friendly

Most Backpackers have to work hard to make their money stretch as far as possible. In many places in Asia the pressure off, especially in countries such as Vietnam and Laos, where you can easily earn $ 15 per day on most days. For backpackers and travel around the world, traveling costs are cheaper means that you can travel longer. Funds can cover the same month in Europe could extend for several months there. And when it's cheaper to eat out rather than even trying to cook, you can fully embrace and enjoy your visit without having to overly emphasize your wallet.

3.  Easy Travel

While traveling in Europe and Australia can be expensive, Southeast Asia is one of the easiest and cheapest way to travel in the world. A number of budget airlines and established bus and train network makes it easy for about, often for just a few dollars. In addition there is a strong infrastructure set up to help foreign travelers book tickets and go from one place to another. 

4. Beautiful Beach

Some of the most beautiful beaches in the world are in Asia, and since the beach season never ends, you can live in a state of constant heat. Throughout the year you can go snorkeling or scuba diving in the crystal waters off of Bali, Thailand or Malaysia, or just relax in a hammock beach and remember all of your friends suffer through the winter back home.

 5. History

This is the stomping ground of some of the oldest civilizations in the world, from Angkor to the Javans and Champa. Many of the ancient peoples left a beautiful structure and legacy behind - you can visit the pagodas of Bagan, exploring the ruins of Angkor Wat, or staring at thousands of ancient temples perfectly maintained throughout the region.

This area also has a lot of modern history worth exploring, although it does not have the same epic fun. In the course of the twentieth century the region experienced the Vietnam War, the Khmer Rouge terror and genocide bombing near Laos. That goes protests in Bangkok and the ever-changing situation in Burma shows that history is an ongoing process and that cities can change almost in front of your eyes.

 

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