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Aug|07|2007

Women Backpackers’ Dos and Don’ts – Transportation

Posted by Hannah Grace as Backpacking & Budget, Tips, Transport

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Backpacking is fun but following this list of Dos and Don’ts will ensure that you a safer, cheaper, and more exciting trip. I’ll be doing a series of posts starting with Transportation Dos and Don’ts.

Transport DOs:

• Do save money by reading hostel notice boards. You will find plenty of announcements for shared lifts and car pooling. Make sure that your instant travel companions look trustworthy though.
• Do choose your travel companions with care. Families and couples are a safer option than all men/lone men travelers.
• Do travel in a bus. It is cheaper than going by plane or rental car and you’ll have time to enjoy the scenic view.

Transport DONTs:

• Don’t hitch hike. This is especially true if you are in a remote area. There is almost always another option like waiting for public transport to pass by, walking to the next establishment, or calling a cab from your phone (which means you should always keep emergency numbers in your phone and in your wallet). If it  looks like you have no choice just keep going for a few more miles. Hitch hike only when you have a medical emergency and need to get to the hospital pronto.

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