Whould love to hear what my other backpackers are saying.
Just got back from my first real backpacking trip, and I honestly can’t stop thinking about it. No fancy hotels, no strict plans, just a backpack, cheap buses, random hostels, and figuring things out as I went. Met people from all over the world, got lost more than once, ate some questionable street food, and somehow those ended up being the best memories 😂
One thing I didn’t expect was how freeing it feels to live with basically nothing for a while. You realize how little you actually need to have a good time. Also learned very quickly that packing light is NOT optional.
I'm already planning the next trip now. I'm thinking somewhere in Southeast Asia or maybe Eastern Europe. For the experienced backpackers here — what’s one thing you wish you knew before your first long trip?