Going on travelling especially the round long trips while you are backpacking requires preparations and if you are not good travel planner you might need some help from people who already have done a backpacking round trip. This article is a travel planner helping guide for all those who are planning to hit the road and go on a backpacking journey. No matter where you go if you want to be a good travel planner first thing you must do before travelling, is to check the visa requirements for a specific country. Some nationals are exempted from visa requirements some don’t so check the internet or find the number from the specific embassy and give them a call. A good travel planer checks visa end passport requirements in order to avoid legal issues and fuss at the airport or the border. If you are planning to travel by train check the train schedules and make your route.
Which places you want to visit and what you want to see in these places. A good travel planner always searches for the best and the cheapest way of transportation and accommodation. Once you’ve decided how you are going to travel book your ticket. It is better do book your ticket in advance, because you can get cheaper ticket rather than waiting for the last minute. Purchase a travel guide and note all the expenses in a travel planner notebook. If you keep good accounting in your travel planner, you can plan your money and how much you spend in a day. It is better to set a limit on a daily basis. Good travel planner prepares the trip according to the amount of money.
Being a good travel planner means that you already know where you are going and what to expect. Check the weather conditions and the climate and get clothes accordingly. Do not stuff your bag with unnecessary things, pack only necessary things and travel light.
Check the availability and the prices of hotels and guest houses and write down the address and telephone number in your travel planner note book. You can do this on your mobile as well but sometimes you might run out of battery, so the good old way of writing is much better and much efficient. There are websites where people offer their available couch for ex. couchsurfing.com, become a member and make a profile. Post requests to people who have available couch in the place where you go, and wait for their replay. At the end choose the one that suits you the best and write down the name an address of the place and all the directions in your travel planner book. Have a nice and adventurous journey.
