Travelling / Backpacking

Travelling / Backpacking

Just wondering if anyone has actually done this as a gap year or just for a break and what are the best places to travel to?

I didn't do the full thing, but went to Indonesia for a month with nothing but a backpack and some money. I spent two weeks in Java, and two in Bali, and can fully recommend it (though I'd check on the political situation with the FCO before going).

make sure you do thailand

australia is good fun as well and you can work over there for a bit.

My cousin did Thailand maybe i ought to have a word with him

Looking to go Next year so il have enough funds etc

do it if you can

travelling was the best experience of my life and so happy i did it.

Im ready for it apart from my BF ive sh1t all stopping me from going

why dont you go with him?

He's a little boy to consider which is fair enough

Ive a few friends from London and my best mate to go with its just a case of getting as much info on it

It all depends what you want to see, and what you're looking for.

You need to think about if you want to see scenery/culture/buildings/temples/people, if you want to learn a new language and what sort of stuff interests you.

Buy a few lonely planet books and see what takes your fancy (these are essential for whichever place you do choose)

You might wana look at this thread, from not too long ago http://www.nucastle.co.uk/showthread.php?threadid=62218&highlight=travel

Cheers Cooks

I really wish people wouldn't say they "did" a country. You did not do it, you went there/visited/holidayed.

I've got my route sorted...

Get dropped off in Bangkok, stay in SE Asia for 1 month.
Then Fly to Sydney and stay in Australia for a month.
After that fly to Aukland and spend a month making our way the Chrischurch.
Fly out of Christchurch to Fiji for a week.
Then get a flight to L.A and spend 2 weeks making our way to San Francisco.
Then get a flight to New York, stay there for a few days then fly home.


Cannot wait!

Thats sounds excellent have you got one or are you getting one of those tickets where you can travel up to 12 stops for a set price?

I really want to go and travel for a bit but I'm thinking of doing VSO

went to STA travel and they sorted the flights out. work out at just over a grand inc. airport taxes

who gives a shit?

I plan to do Australia next year like, maybe Thailand aswell!

paedo