Travel Tips for Backpackers and Independent Travelers

Welcome to GloboTreks’ Travel Tips page, created to highlight some of the best tips featured on the site. Below you can search according to the categories, and if there are any subjects missing that you’d like to know more about, please contact me.

GENERAL BUDGET TRAVEL TIPS

Some of the most popular and helpful budget travel tips on the site.

BARGAINING 101: THE ART OF HAGGLING ON YOUR TRAVELS

PROS AND CONS OF TAKING TOURS

BUDGETING YOUR TRIP: UNDERSTANDING THE COST OF DESTINATIONS

HOW TO USE COUCHSURFING TO TRAVEL THE WORLD

20 PRO TRICKS AND RESOURCES TO ALWAYS FIND THE CHEAPEST AIRFARE

HOW TO FIT EXPENSIVE DESTINATIONS INTO A BACKPACKER’S BUDGET

CHOOSING THE BEST ACCOMMODATION FOR YOUR TRIP

24 COMMON TRAVEL MISTAKES AND HOW TO AVOID THEM

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“BLESSED ARE THE CURIOUS FOR THEY SHALL HAVE ADVENTURES.”

-LOVELLE DRACHMAN

TRAVEL PLANNING TIPS

Planning a trip? Many of these tips can help you plan it like a pro.

THE BEST PLACES TO VISIT EACH MONTH OF THE YEAR

GETTING THE BEST EXCHANGE RATE FOR YOUR MONEY

FINDING A GOOD TRAVEL CREDIT CARD

HOW TO KNOW IF YOU NEED A VISA

THINGS YOU SHOULD INCLUDE ON YOUR TRIP BUDGET

DECIDING TO TRAVEL SOLO OR WITH A COMPANION

ALL ABOUT PASSPORTS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

G ADVENTURES OR INTREPID TRAVEL: HOW TO PICK THE BEST TOUR COMPANY

TRAVEL SAFETY

Safety is important no matter where you are. These tips will help you pick the best travel insurance and travel safely.

WHAT YOU MUST KNOW TO SELECT THE CORRECT TRAVEL INSURANCE

THE IMPORTANCE OF TRAVEL INSURANCE

7 THINGS TO LOOK FOR WHEN CHOOSING TRAVEL INSURANCE AS A BACKPACKER

HOW TO BE SAFE AND CAUTIOUS WHEN TRAVELING

PACKING FOR YOUR TRIP

Don’t know what to pack for your trip? Are you overpacking? These tips will help you pack better.

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT BACKPACK

WHAT I’M CARRYING IN MY BACKPACK FOR MY ROUND THE WORLD TRIP

10 REASONS TO PACK LIGHT

15 THINGS YOU DON’T NEED TO PACK

HOW TO PACK LIGHT

HOW TO PACK FOR THE INCA TRAIL

ADDITIONAL USEFUL TIPS AND HOW TO’S

Even more useful tips to help you save money on the road and have a better trip.

HOW TO TRAVEL THE WORLD FOR A YEAR WITH $18,000 (OR LESS)

HOW TO PREVENT JET LAG

10 USEFUL TIPS I LEARNED ON MY RTW… THE HARD WAY!

HOW TO PREPARE A TRAVEL FIRST AID KIT

20 TIPS TO SAVE $1,000 PER MONTH FOR YOUR RTW

HOW TO TRAVEL EUROPE ON A BUDGET

THE COMPLETE GUIDE ON HOW TO USE YOUR EURAIL PASS AND GET THE MOST OUT OF IT

10 TIPS TO AVOID GETTING SICK WHILE TRAVELING