What is solo travel? (4)

5. Choose the best overseas

backpacking destination for your style.

 Now that I’ve done enough nagging, let’s get to the basics of backpacking abroad alone, and summarize the necessary conditions that must be preceded before choosing a destination, which can be said to be the most important thing in preparing for a trip.

 Above all, when traveling alone, you need to pay attention to safety and make a plan so that you don’t get bored, so it’s important to choose a place where you can enjoy a variety of hobbies and experiences.  

 In addition, in principle, it would be better to choose a travel destination where you can easily get the necessary activity equipment, especially if there is affordable accommodation and amenities that can be connected to hobbies.

 In addition, since the accommodation for a long time will be used as a base camp, choose accommodation that offers a discount to save on accommodation costs such as guesthouses, Airbnb, and hotels, and check the security information of the surrounding area.

 After selecting a few expected destinations in the first round, we will start the second round of selecting the actual destination by compiling and comparing the actual budget for each destination.

 First of all, according to the basic average schedule, the price is calculated by dividing it into 1) transportation, 2) accommodation, 3) meals, 4) activities, and 5) emergency, and in particular, transportation costs are calculated according to the method of getting to the destination such as long-distance air tickets, trains, and buses, and short-distance is calculated by identifying general public transportation.

 As for the accommodation fee, most lodging establishments have similar basic facilities,  so first of all, give priority to accommodations that can be discounted for long-term stays, and consider the connection between restaurants and short-distance transportation, so choose a place that is substantial rather than exterior.

 In addition, considering that the cost of meals can be greatly reduced if you eat at a local restaurant, we check the restaurants and restaurants that fit the concept of this trip in advance and calculate the average cost of meals, including the cost of drinks.

 It is recommended to calculate the cost of activities as carefully as possible, such as entrance fees, education costs, and rental expenses considering the exchange rate of each country and local prices and establish an emergency fund and a minimum necessary expense financing plan in case of an emergency such as an accident.

 To make a budget for all trips from departure to arrival, you should get useful information from various blogs on various travel internet sites and share information with other travelers in the travel community to get their opinions.

 An additional tip is to go to a place where you can travel with a light backpack if possible, and even better if you can speak or learn a little bit of the local language.

 6. Pack your travel supplies

 Now, once the destination according to the cost is decided, it is time to prepare for the trip in earnest and prepare a detailed itinerary, but you should keep in mind that it can be a fun trip as well as save money if you prepare with enough time and data.

 Also, don’t forget to pack the necessary items for your pre-trip expenses, such as passports, plane tickets, accommodation reservation confirmations, travel insurance, cash (local currency), credit cards, and other equipment and supplies necessary for your personal hobbies.

 For hobbies that cost money, it is a good idea to make a checklist of key expenses as follows for general travel needs, such as 1) photography, 2) painting, 3) writing, and 4) music performance.

 1) Taking pictures

If you’re going to travel alone and take photos, you’ll need to learn basic photography and editing skills, and above all, you’ll need to know how to use the relevant equipment (camera, lens, tripod, remote control, etc.), so you need to prepare a cost-effective product
at a reasonable price.

 Of course, you can ask passers-by, but if you can take at least a verification shot, you will be more relieved than if they take it.

 2) Drawing

 If you want to draw while traveling, start by preparing your drawing tools (pens, paints, paper, sketchbook, etc.) and choosing a quiet and comfortable place to draw. In addition, a minimum amount of time is required to keep looking at the subject and observing it in order to draw a picture  

 If you can’t afford it due to scheduling reasons, you can use a digital camera or smartphone to replace it with a casual video sketch and then transfer it to Cambus while remembering what you saw and felt.

 Also, everything in travel sketching is drawn from pencil sketch to pen drawing and watercolor, so I think it’s better to start with the basic qualities and proficiency of drawing with a pen.

 3) Writing

Travel writing also requires a minimum of writing tools (notebook, writing equipment, tape recorder, etc.), and field notes, sketches, special notes, and feelings are organized.

 The six principles (who, when, where, what, how, why?) It would be good if you write in a way that can be understood by anyone, regardless of age or gender, and write a text that can convey a true topic, but the way you look at the world is from the poet’s heart.

 4) Music playing

The music performance tour is divided into a practice trip and a performance tour, and in principle, you choose a place that suits your style, starting with songs that fit each concept, preparing equipment and tools such as musical instruments (sheet music, tuner,
metronome, etc.).

 You should pay attention to the part where you need to ask permission and understanding from the local police station and residents in advance for performance and noise, and you should be careful about theft and damage when transporting expensive tools, etc., and consider related costs.

 In addition, as a tip for finding useful reference materials for travel, I recommend how to record your own unique trip, starting with the degree of travel sketching, and taking only the necessary things for a solo trip, such as taking pictures while traveling alone, and drawing while traveling.