When you hear Southeast Asia, you often think of backpackers. The region is known as the backpacking hub and is often the recommended destination for travelers looking to experience backpacking. But is it truly worth it? Is a Southeast Asia backpacking trip worth uprooting your life for? No sugar coating here- It 100% is! Here is why:
Until you take a gap year, you don’t realize how precious the combination of time and freedom are. We all have time, but for most of our adult lives, that time doesn’t always feel like it's fully ours. 365 days after my first gap year, here is everything I've learned and why I believe gap years are so beneficial!
In 2020 I set out to backpack around Southeast Asia for 4-5 months. Though my trip was cut short (due to COVID-19) I learned so much about what makes a great backpacking trip. Here are 13 crucial tips that will help enhance your backpacking experience.