http://thebackpackersplace.com/19/things-to-prepare-when-you-set-out-on-your-backpacking-journey/ Backpacking Not a Hobby, But a Lifestyle Sun, 11 Apr 2010 17:33:28 +0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://thebackpackersplace.com/19/things-to-prepare-when-you-set-out-on-your-backpacking-journey/comment-page-1/#comment-4 travel map Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:47:13 +0000 http://thebackpackersplace.com/?p=19#comment-4 Why do we consider travel a basic desire nowadays? In 2008, only 30 percent of trips over 50 miles were done for business - the rest- for pure pleasure. Work is nerve-racking, the family needs to be fed and money is and will always be a problem. Meanwhile, there are hot deals on flights, romance is in the air in Paris no matter the season and life is still waiting for you at the corner?. Why do we consider travel a basic desire nowadays? In 2008, only 30 percent of trips over 50 miles were done for business – the rest- for pure pleasure. Work is nerve-racking, the family needs to be fed and money is and will always be a problem. Meanwhile, there are hot deals on flights, romance is in the air in Paris no matter the season and life is still waiting for you at the corner?.

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