Starting today, I am embarking on a 2 month journey. I'll spend a week in the Cook Islands, a month in New Zealand and a month in Indonesia. I've got my plane tickets booked and a hostel reservation for the start of my trip, but other than no real plans or ideas on what I'll be doing. I've gotten tips from friends who have traveled to those areas who have given me tips and of course guide books to help me along.
This is my first time backpacking. For any of you readers who have never traveled or remember your first time leaving, it can be pretty intimidating. One of the best sites I found on packing for travel is here. The three big takeaways I got from this were:
1. Pack light, the lighter you are the more flexibility you have to move around.
2. You can always buy/discard items on the road, so if you're not sure if you need to take something- leave it behind.
3. The best time to pack for a trip is right after your return with all the lessons you've learned :).
Here are the contacts of my pack:
And with that I am off! Farewell and wish me luck!
Brandon
Your tooth brush fell on the ground beside the bed.
ReplyDeleteHaha I figured! I was looking for that in the airport and ended up just buying another one. If all I forgot was my toothbrush, I think I'll be in good shape :).
ReplyDeleteI will enjoy following your journey. Hope you are keeping a journal-they are so much fun to read years from now. have a grand time my wandering adventerous chicken. Love Sue Rogers
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