A journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step. – Lao Tzu

This tried-and-true backpacking guide has been helping people escape conventional life and get on the road since 2007!

Long-term travel is not as expensive, dangerous, or difficult as we are led to think! INo matter what your age, it’s never too late to start vagabonding and collecting life experiences on the road.

The world is a big, beautiful place with lots to see and learn.

Use this 10-step guide to start backpacking travel around the world

You can go in order, or skip around.

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Step 1:

Get a Passport for Travel

Step 2:

Planning Your Trip

Step 3:

Getting a Visa for Travel

Step 4:

Vaccinations for Travel

Step 5:

Find Cheap Flights

Step 6:

Backpacking Travel Insurance

Step 7:

Travel Preparation

Step 8:

Trip Purchases

Step 9:

Packing a Backpack

Step 10:

Before Leaving Home

Ready to Go!

The Journey Begins

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