Backpacking-- What do you need and why?

SO for example say you’re backpacking through Europe. What do you need? Well let's see you need to first of all think about what you are doing, how you are going to do it and how your gonna get to where you’re going.

NEXT I would plan your entire trip, I mean it’s up to you to do this, some people just wing it but I would strongly suggest against this. This can cause great confusion and can potentially be a pain in the neck!!

STEP ONE on the agenda find your backpack, remember your backpack can potential be your "rock" for the next few months or few years depending on how long you are planning this trip to be. Don’t just choose whatever you think is the cutest or the most in style, choose something practical and to your liking.

STEP TWO, what goes into you backpack? Well this all depends on what kind of backpacking trip you are planning on having. You could fill your backpack with camping supplies or you could fill it with this year's Prada, just make sure it’s what you essentially need on your trip.

STEP THREE, just remember to have fun and be safe on this trip. The road may be long and hard but always keep in mind that it’s worth it in the end.

Where should you go?

Do YOU ever wonder to yourself, I know I want to travel but where in the hell should I start?

Well I recently came across this issue myself. So for example you think to yourself what area of the world should I start with? Shall I start with the tropics, or maybe somewhere colder? In my opinion you should start with a list.

1. Search the web for even more exotic places

2. Start out with whatever comes into your mind first (that will usually be your number one, in my experience).

3. Start saving, if you’re like me and under the age of 18 you should probably try to get a job or just start putting away money.

4. Just remember that the world is your oyster, and you just need to crack it open and find out what’s inside.

My top 3 places I've visited

Number 1: Cozumel, Mexico

Number 1: Cozumel, Mexico

About three years ago I experienced the most amazing place I have ever traveled to. This place was Cozumel, Mexico. Whilst I was on Spring Break I went on a family vacation. About thirty five of us went. It was the first time I myself had gone on a cruise ship and if I'm being completely honest I did not have the best time being on the ship itself. I found the ship to be quite boring. It was a four day cruise, it took off in Miami and landed in Cozumel. Cozumel was the only stop. It was a beautiful place, the cruise ship made port we disbarred. We took a taxi to the Mayan ruins. The ruins were fascinating, beautiful, and mind blowing.

Number 2: U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Thomas

Earlier this year I took a trip to the beautiful islands of St. Thomas also know as the U.S. Virgin Islands. Whilst on a cruise I got the chance to visit St. Thomas, Tortola and Paradise Island in the Bahamas. The cruise itself was pretty boring but when we landed on the shores of St. Thomas that all changed, my entire trip changed. That Island was beautiful and amazing, it one of the best memories I have from traveling. We took a tour around the island, starting from the bottom and then we headed to the tops of the mountains.

Number 3: Paradise Island, Bahamas

Paradise Island, home to the Atlantis resort and hotel is one of my favorite places. It’s fun and your never bored. I have visited this island twice in the last seven years or so. When I went the first time I had a much better time than I had this resent time and this is why it’s not my number one on this list. The first time I went to the Bahamas I went during slow season and this last time I went it was busy season. This made the trip a lot less enjoyable. Also a few of the rides broke down which wasn't fun. But the first time I went it was amazing. There weren’t that many people (which was the best part), we were there for about a week not one day, and finally all the rides were working.