Ultimate Backpacking Destinations for Beginners
When making first-time backpacking decisions, one can be overwhelmed and select less advanced spots, which makes the journey smoother, less dangerous, and much more pleasant. The most suitable destinations of new backpackers are those with low prices, easy accessibility, social hostels, clear paths, and friendly environment. Being a novice, you desire destinations that allow you to commit minor mistakes without facing the magnitude of the cost, that you can easily meet fellow travellers, and be able to develop confidence before approaching more remote or hardcore areas. Backpacking is addictive in no time with the right starting points.
What Makes a Great Beginner Destination?
Good beginner backpacking destinations are budget-friendly, well-connected by buses or trains, and filled with other travellers. Identify destinations where there are a lot of hostels and guesthouses, easy visa regulations, and English or local-user-friendly apps. It is more about safety and uncomplicated logistics than checking in the most epic places on your first trip.
Classic Starter Regions for New Backpackers
The region of Southeast Asia is legendary as a starting point due to low prices, good infrastructure on the part of the backpacker, and a mixture of experiences, including Thai islands and Vietnamese cities, Cambodian temples, and Laos. Another good alternative is Europe, which has good transport options, walkable cities, and flexibility in itineraries of countries such as Spain, Portugal, Croatia, and Greece. To the nature enthusiasts, New Zealand or some region of South America (such as Peru) provide beginner-friendly hiking paths with already existing backpacker trails.
Example Beginner-Friendly Countries
- Thailand: Simple transportation, hospital people, awesome food, and massive hostel industry.
- Vietnam: Cheap, beautiful sceneries and a distinct north-south route of travel.
- Portugal: Small, secure and easy-going, the perfect blend of cities, beaches, and small towns.
- Croatia: Easy coast roads, island-hops and budgets aplenty in season.
- Peru: The best classic backpacker tours, tours, hostels, and group treks that beginners can do.
Tips for First-Time Backpackers
Travel to a smaller distance in one or two countries, rather than attempting to experience an entire continent simultaneously. Keep it light in a comfortable backpack, simple clothing and necessities such as a small first-aid kit and a reusable water bottle. Lodge in hostels or social guesthouses to socialize with other travellers, save on expenses, and receive tips along the way. Most importantly, be flexible with plans, leave room to alter direction once you find new places or people you want to pursue.
