Travel collage

Would be great to have a separate "travel room", filled with
framed photos and all the stuff you've collected during all
your travels.
E.G: -All the souvenirs and curio's on display.
 -Traditional musical instruments,
 -Hang up T-shirts and old boots, etc

'Keep things from the past, to prove it wasn't all a dream'.

Backpacker blog, International travel rules.

International Backpacker Rules:
1. Stay positive
2. Never loose your passport
3. Be courteous and respectful
4. Take time to meet locals
5. Never get attached
6. Never stagnate
7. Never go backwards
8. Never be a BUM
9. Never forget, that you represent your country

Travelblog, More travel rules:

Independant Backpacker Rules:
-Happiness is a direction......Not a place
-Always try make your own tracks
-Have your own experience

Wilderness, South Africa

-Don't try always follow whats hot
-Make an effort to taste local/national foods
-Be friendly - It costs nothing

Legendary travel route's

Route 66, USA

Some famous trails/ travel routes to check out:
-The Gringo Trail - South America
-The Hippie Trail - Asia
-The Banana Pancake Trail - Asia
-The Silk Route - Asia
-The classic Cape to Cairo route - Africa
-Route 66 - USA

Try adapt them, incorporate sections in your 'own route'.
Some routes my be closed because of war and may have to be
done in a roundabout way.

Travel health tips and beautiful toilets.

When you travel you see some scary toilets and you have to be ready
at all times to squat in some terrible conditions.
There is now a book on toilets around the world.
'Blog,  Toilets of the World. The Book.'
Many travelers think of the idea, but never do it.  Well done.




A beautiful long drop with a view. Straight into the villages drinking water.

International backpacker Rule No #12 = Always keep 2x toilet rolls
and 1.5 litter bottle of drinking water in your small daypack at all times.
(A bottle of water is not allowed on flights now.)

Travel health TIPS:
-One of the reasons many people get sick, is they 'wipe' with their left hand,
rubbing only with some cold water and that's it.
(So, no toilet paper and hello.. no soap to wash your hands properly.)
-Just basic hygiene, making sure you wash your hands and your
utensils properly can reduce your risk by over 70%.

-Get those 4/6 species of worms out of your gut.
Buy some worm tablets at the chemist.- Deworm yourself every 6 months.

-Check the vaccine requirements for each country
-Learn to monitor your own body.

-Please learn to swim. - It's scary how many people can't swim.
To be a proficient swimmer, means you are able to cover 200m in the water.

Riaan Manser in a freezer.

Riaan Manser behind the glass, in a Freezer for his Iceland canoe trip.

Riaan Manser, solo canoe around Madagascar.

Neill meets Riaan Manser

Today I met Mr Riaan Manser in a freezer. We had a long chat. He's living in a freezer for a few days, to practice for his trip around Iceland. Truly one of the "ultimate modern day adventurers". My hero and proudly South African. An inspiration to all. Check http://www.riaanmanser.com/
He now has his own copy of  Make Track.

The 'Make Track' round the world travel book.

Maximize your travel experience.

  

I kept a diary during my travels around the world and once I got home,
I decided to get all my rough notes together and put it all into a simple,
easy to read travel guide for both young and old.

-Packed with real 'hands-on' backpacker travel tips and advice.
-A 'travel starter-kit' to get you going and will help you maximise your
 travel experience.

Published and printed in South Africa 2010.
Selling price $16.00USD / 15.00euros (Excluding postage.)

Special offer on the CD, pdf version now:  8.00USD/ 8.00euros

To get a copy or if you have any questions.
Email: www.maketrack@gmail.com

Travellers 'wet' behind the ears.

Another 22year old University student/volunteer arrives in Africa
from Europe and did not pack a raincoat.
Come-On.''.,/.,.;
A raincoat is on every travel pack-list in the world.
-They thought it never rains in South Africa.
A good rain jacket is important not only for the rain,
but also for warmth and as wind breaker. Helpful so you don't get sick.
We work in the rain.
 
Remember the motto - 'Be prepared'
Check 'what to pack' list's in any good travel guide or travel website
Eg: www.gapyear.com

What to pack? Travel kit tips post No.1.

What to pack?

The ultimate light travel tent - One pole only! A Coleman.

Note:Below is a rough RTW backpacking pack list mainly summer months.

If you are planned a RTWT to countries in the winter months, you will require extra clothing.                                                                                                       

The basic travel pack list:-
-Travel documents                -Large backpack
-Small daypack                     -Wallet/money pouch         
-Camera                                -A lighter
-Alarm clock + Torch           -Hat and Beanie                          
-Extra batteries/Charger        -Socks + Underwear
-Raincoat                               -Sarong + Sunglasses
-Belt                                       -Shirts (Long +short sleeve)
-Trousers + Shorts                  -Swimwear
-Running shoes/Boots            -Vests
-Sandals                                  -A Multi tool
-Sleeping bag                          -Travel mug, plate, spoon
-Ground mat                            -Watch and pen 
      

-Toiletries in separate bag
-First Aid Kit
-Sewing Kit