Plan a Budget Backpacking Holiday, Only Better

‘But what’s wrong with a budget backpacking holiday?’ you might ask. Nothing whatsoever. They are a right of passage for many of us and we still go on about roughing in the wilds of Nepal several decades later. But what if you could take the best of those budget trips and then bling them up a bit? All the adventure, but with a few little extra luxuries thrown in, because these days you can afford not to stay in the worst flea-ridden hostels. First, we’ll look at bits of backpacking you certainly don’t want to get rid of…

Why Backpacking is the Best

Cheap Flights

Even if you’ve got significantly more money than you did when you’d just left school or university, the chances are you still don’t have enough to spend on a flight upgrade. So if we’re still flying economy, then we still interested in the cheapest flights possible, right? Some things never change. STA Travel has long since been the go-to site for backpacking adventures and this is mostly because they know exactly where to find the best flights for the best destinations. As easy as looking on a flight search engine is, sometimes you need that extra bit of expertise to make sure you’re getting a combination of great price and great flight experience. STA Travel discount codes give you this! 

Adventures

The whole point of going backpacking is that you get to do things that are a little bit more adventurous than might occur on the average package holiday. The sort of once-in-a-lifetime experiences that you can dine out on for many years to come. But the If you’re looking for a little less risk, then perhaps this is the time to plan ahead. As well as STA Travel, there are lots of online adventure travel specialists that help you pick your perfect tour before you even set foot on a plane. Yes, this means a little less spontaneity, but there’s nothing wrong with a little bit of well-thought out organisation. Especially when it gives you something amazing to look forward to.

Luxurious Holiday Extras 

Better Holiday Wear

Back in the day, you probably packed the minimum amount of clothes you could possibly get away with, then bought something cheap from the local market when you arrived. Nothing wrong with that whatsoever, but if you’ve now got a bit more cash, what better excuse is there to treat yourself than when buying your holiday wardrobe? We’re not talking starting from scratch – that backpack can only hold so much – but rather just throwing in a few choice garments that will go the distance. Quiksilver promo codes are an obvious choice for great quality surfwear and casuals for less. If you’re planning on spending any time on the beach or doing something a bit more active, or just make sure you spend a bit more on those essentials so they last longer. We’re talking flip-flops, trainers, vests, sunglasses and anything else you’ll be wearing on a daily basis.

Better Accommodation

Let us get one thing straight – some hostels are a delight and absolutely essential when you’re travelling on a budget. But if that budget is a little larger, why not treat yourself to a nicer room, at least for the some of the time you’re away? There’s nothing like the feeling of having your own bathroom when you’ve been sharing with others for a week and a half.

Avoiding Public Transport

Now, many folk would argue that part of the fun of backpacking is using the local transport and we would agree. Travelling between destinations on the bus or the train can tell you so much about a place and is an experience you just wouldn’t get otherwise. So when we mean avoiding public transport, we’re talking more about getting to and from the airport. If you’ve got your own wheels these days, while not take advantage of the many airport parking spaces now available? Purple Parking promo codes can hook you up at a number of different UK airports, plus there’s also the option to book airport hotel rooms and lounge passes too if you fancy even more pre-travel treats.

So don’t ditch that backpack just yet – it appears you CAN have your cake and eat it, getting all the fun of a backpacking holiday, whilst arranging those small details which can make things that little bit more comfortable. We’ve got plenty more travel-themed ideas and savings on My Favourite Voucher Codes, so explore further so you can indeed… explore further.

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By Anna Scott, 26th October 2018