Showing posts with label Backpacker. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Backpacker. Show all posts

Oct 10, 2012

Tips on Choosing a Backpack (Rucksack) for Backpacker


Rucksack is a major tool for the backpacker. Without this thing how we will accommodate necessities for the road, even if necessary overnight camping in the wild. Rucksack is also a top choice for practicality, convenience and capability adequate packing.

The important thing is how to choose backpacking equipment because I'm sure my friends are familiar with the style of camping stuff. The most frequently asked Rucksack and shoes. What is certain is adapted to field conditions and styles the way.

In general there are 3 types based on the shape backpack.

Frame on the inside, which can hold little weight down and approached the back. Ideal for locations up and down as tight to the body so it does not go up and down (bounce) and more balanced. Preferably a woman as an advanced center of gravity lower a woman's body makes the burden so lightly.

Oct 9, 2012

Backpacker Term...


Backpacker Term...
From wikipedia:

World tourism players know many terms for a tour of the two types of tourism and in terms of the number of tourists. Backpaking term or backpacker as a subject is the general term given to tourists traveling by using the package back, carrying a bag on his back or backpack. Backpacker tourists generally have characteristics that distinguish this type with other travelers.

One is backpaker generally dominated by young people with high mobility are often moved from one place to another, from one region to another. Rasel settled habit is being a very practical choice. Besides Backpacker also always use a hotel or inn that is simple and they go out into public without using the services of a travel agency Travel Agent or Travel.


This is very different from the Holiday kind beach or Bade Urlaub (German language). They generally stay in a classy hotel with day-to-day spending time sunbathing and traveling around the area without moving the hotel. Travellers of this type generally use the services of Overseas Travel Agent or a local travel agent.

Tips and Tricks: Submit wallet on robbers


Tips and tricks wallet and handed it to the robber

Have you been a victim of pickpocketing?? or you are the victim of robbers??? or Have you ever been robbed?? Of course, 9 out of 10 people have ever experienced this? if you've never stolen, never been mugged, never lost his wallet and other misfortunes associated with your wallet means that 1 in 10 people are lucky not to have fared poorly - hehehe - right??.


Lost wallet was painful, of course, you'll cry and cry after realizing it would be difficult to take care of the letters and the identity of the missing turned out to be difficult at all. In men hold-up or robbed may not be to your liking. Crime can act anywhere and anyone could be a victim.

Tips and Tricks: When you lose your bag at airport


Lost baggage at the airport??? uhmm what do you do? ...

Lost because scattered, confused, not transported, stolen and worries more about the bag / backpack / backpack is a problem often encountered in traveling by plane. Events prior experience was not wearing it would be fun to do a few things to consider to avoid things we do not want.

Lost luggage can be caused by:

1. Your bags are not transported. Possibilities can happen, because the clerk at the check-in counter did not leave the question tag sticker / bag. So that the goods are considered not haves. Bags are usually stored in the lost and found.

Bring a Dollar or Local Currency


Dollar Vs Local Currency
Should bring a dollar or rupiah exchange local currency?? You plan to travel outside the country, which country would you visit?? if one country you can just bring dollars and the money has been exchanged for the local currency. How much depends on your needs and plan for the country. For example, if you want to visit Thailand, for three or four days then redeem your dollars cash in the form of Thai Bath (THB Thailand's currency) in the country. Check and monitor continues the previous exchange rate, compared with the previous days how much of a difference from the value of the currency.

Oct 8, 2012

Tips Ala Backpacker holidays


If you have a hobby of sightseeing and want to have a trip that 'rich experience' with a cheaper cost of travel tour packages, a good idea to try to walk with backpacker style. A woman from Indonesia had gone around the European countries for a month with only 1,000 U.S. Dollars by way of backpacker  Backpacker, from the origin of the word, which means backpack shoulder bag, now has a new style leisure travelers around the world. If you travel using a package tour is always identified with 'suitcase', the 'backpack' is the identity for independent travelers who are traveling with a large backpack in tow. The basic principle is the backpacker-style travel savings were deemed unnecessary trips without compromising the essence of the streets themselves, even the backpackers will gain more experience to explore local life in the destination. The following are basic tips for traveling backpacker style:

Backpack (Backpack)
Yep, that is the hallmark of the backpackers, especially if it is not his backpack. Backpacker-style streets using a bag in the back, not the suitcase because it is easier to move a visitor. Backpacker will explore many walking for tourist destination. Size backpack also vary, ranging from 40 liters to 70 liters. Bag size adjusted

Want to Buy GPS ????

Perhaps we have seen the "Dora the Explorer" that always bring a map in her backpack to quickly achieve the goal and not get lost. therefore the need to guide the direction is important to travel in places that have never visited before, so as not to get lost. one solution in the modern era for your trip is the use of GPS (Global Positioning System) is a navigation tool for the purpose of showing the direction. thus the selection of the appropriate GPS will allow us to travel anywhere not afraid of getting lost.

Vehicle GPS

Dual Electronics XGPS150A Universal Bluetooth GPS Receiver for Portable Devices

Product Description

Universal Bluetooth GPS Receiver for iPad, iPod touch, iPhone and other smart phones, tablets and laptops. Wireless convenience and functional accessories at a competitive price.For use with Bluetooth-enabled smart phones, tablets and laptops. Works with apps that require GPS, enabling a device to be used for navigation, geocaching, golfing, hiking and more. Features The high-sensitivity GPS Receiver works with most apps that require GPS Wirelessly connects to devices via Bluetooth For use with iPad, iPad2, iPod touch, iPhone and other Bluetooth-enabled smartphones such as Droid and Blackberry, tablets and laptops Rechargeable Battery powers the GPS for up to 8.5 hours of continuous use Bluetooth auto-discovery for easy pairing of devices Auto power off to save battery when not in use BT and GPS indicator lights Touch-switch on/off Easy charging via the included USB cable and 12V car charger Includes non-skid pad for use in a car (splashproof when inserted in pad ?s pocket - suitable for marine use) Includes 2-piece adjustable strap for use as an arm band or to attach to backpack Product Compatibility iPad with Wi-Fi Provides GPS capabilities to the iPad Allows the device to be used with apps that requires GPS iPod touch Provides GPS capabilities to the iPod touch Allows the device to be used with apps that requires GPS Does not interfere with the 30-pin connector allowing the use of battery packs and other accessories Most Bluetooth-enabled smartphones Adds GPS capabilities to phones without built-in GPS Allows the device to be used with apps that requires GPS Saves phone?s battery life by not using the internal GPS Laptops and Tablets Provides GPS capabilities Allows the device to be used with software that requires GPS

Sep 16, 2012

Backpacker Tips Abroad


Traveling to foreign tourists aka backpack backpacker-style, is one dream the travelers around the world. Likewise with the backpack-style adventure in Indonesia. Especially with the policy early last year sunset policy, which one point frees us from the rather large fiscal costs that.
There are many important tips when you want to try a backpacker-style holiday abroad. In this edition, we'll be sharing some important tips based on the experience saved approximately person, among other Mujtahid Aktanto and Sulfandi Sultan.

1. Specifies the destination or country to be visited.
Countries should select a frequent destination for backpackers. Best Destination city level is gentleness Most High! "Do not be reckless backpacker's to the war-prone areas and high crime if you want to survive!" Said Mujtahid aktanto, a backpacker and admin in Indonesia Backpacker Story community. Simultaneously Info Backpacker magazine editor.
2. Find out more about the city that will be your choice.
The level of security, modes of transportation, tourist sites, hotels, events, accommodation for there, and so on. Search on the internet, books, magazines, and travel stories people who have been there.
To save on accommodation, you can buy vouchers in hotel directory sites which often provide attractive offers. With vouchers and promo being held, you can save up to 70% compared to the check-in directly at the hotel. Sites like this usually sells vouchers for hotels in Bali, hotels in Lombok to foreign countries. This way you can get more comfortable accommodation with a minimum budget.
3. Prepare documents you must bring.
Passport. If you do not already have one, get a make on the immigration office or passport manufacturing services in your town.
Visa. Find out, if you are going country requires that you have an official visa from the embassy (which should be in the care of the embassy in the country concerned) or use a visa on arrival (which can be in care at the airport, in the country you are visiting)
"You should try it first in countries that do not require an official visa, such as Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand." Said Sulfandi Sultan, Chief editor of Backpacker magazine Info.
TIN, you will get free of fiscal, if you have this one document. To make it quite easy and free.
ID card and a copy / copies of all documents that you bring to anticipate things that are not in want.

Backpacking Tips on Rainy Season


Infobackpacker.com: The rainy season is longer than it should cause a lot of backpacking plans that had to be postponed. In addition to its many tourist destinations in the cap because the activity is too risky nature, as well as the lack of information about the backpacking tips in the rainy season appropriate. For that we share some simple tips based on our experience
1. Before leaving make sure your physical condition in top shape!
2. Making peace with nature! Do not force to tourist destinations such as the mountains or the beach if the weather does not permit. Remember! Nature always gives a sign, so .. ignore means challenging.
3. Select the type that stay pleasant alternative. For example, to trace the history of the city's past at the museum or to the rest of the old architectures that are still standing strong.
4. For those who like an adrenalin rush, visit the destinations that have the rafting facilities are also highly recommended. But remember! prioritize safety.
5. Bring items / equipment that supports, such as Raincoat, if you choose an outdoor activity. Bottom line Do not carry unnecessary because it will only burden alone.
6. Do not forget to bring a simple P3K, prioritizing the public in accordance with the conditions.
7. Be realistic for all possibilities, especially those choosing outdoor destinations! You must immediately turnaround if the weather suddenly changed. Remember! The challenge is absolute! but the absurdity of it for sure.
8. Enjoy....

Sep 12, 2012

Safety Tips Backpacker


Every year there are news about the backpacker who lost their backpacks and left the bad memories on their trip to the event.

The backpacker's luggage often attract the attention of local residents, especially when they visit the poor or developing countries. For example, they could have brought a camera so the price is equivalent to an annual income of local residents. The threat of loss or theft of more obvious in places visited by tourists where local residents could be jealous of the attitude of the backpacker.
Indeed, the backpacker's no need to feel worried about the theft of the items they carry. The key is not to show yourself as an easy target for them. Here are some tips to secure your backpack.
1. Backpacks should always be closed. It sounds trivial, but just a few minutes you sleepy or fall asleep at a bus stop or when you put your backpack just while studying the map, you actually give an opportunity for someone else to take your own backpack.
2. Packing as little as possible. Backpacks full of it obviously being sought and because heavy, automatic will often make you put the backpack in floor.Backpacker in Indonesia / Photo by Courtesy