Backpacking
and Travel Insurance
7 Things To Do While Backpacking
Particularly popular amongst student when
taking a year out before or after university, backpacking
is a great way to travel the world, especially if you want
to get off the beaten track and see some truly stunning sights
while still keeping your costs relatively low. This is why
we’ve put together a list of 7 great things to do while
backpacking. Just remember that some of them will definitely
require specific travel
insurance before you do them, however many can be added
to your money saving cheap cheap travel
insurance package as optional extras so don’t forget
to buy it before you go!
Tubing in VangVieng, Laos
VangVieng is a tiny but important destination in Laos and,
while you’re there, you definitely need to go tubing.
This is where you get to sit in an inflated inner tube and
see some of the amazing sites. There are gorgeous views of
the mountains, as well as stops for beer, diving and more.
Not to be missed.
Full Moon Party in Thailand
If you head over the Laos border into next door Thailand,
you should certainly check out a full moon party. KohPhangan
in south east Thailand is a great place for this and the party
takes place every full moon. Up to 20,000 people go to each
one and you’ll typically find DJs, food, drink and a
good time.
Snorkelling on the Great Barrier
Reef
You have to be careful when it comes to snorkelling on the
Great Barrier Reef as the coral is really delicate, but this
is definitely one of the best sights in the world and so if
you go to Australia, it’s more than worth a visit.
Sky Diving in New Zealand
Once you’re done with the Great Barrier Reef, you could
then head over to nearby New Zealand. Sky diving is exciting
no matter where you do it, but in New Zealand where there
are sensational lakes and brilliant views wherever you go,
it’s even more special.
Walk the Inca Trail in Machu Pichu
If you’re going backpacking in South America, one of
the best things to do is walk the Inca Trail to Machu Pichu.
The trail goes through the mountains over a river and, while
it takes a few days to complete, it’s certainly worth
it and the views are gorgeous.
Watch the sunrise over Angkor
Wat
If you want to see an amazing sunrise while you’re backpacking,
one of the best places you can go is Angkor Wat in Cambodia.
Angkor Wat is a temple complex in Angkor that was built in
the 12th century and it’s still stunning today.
Gorilla Trekking in Uganda
Finally, if you’re hoping to take in some amazing wildlife,
gorilla trekking in Uganda is a great option. You’ll
be able to go camping and see not just gorillas but many other
animals in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and surrounding
areas.
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