Top Three Backpacker Friendly Countries

By Author: Mathew Sabri
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The world is your oyster, but where do you start? If it's your first time backpacking you may be a little apprehensive about the whole experience. Your gut is probably knotted with excitement and nerves. You want to see the world, but don't want to stray too far from civilised toilets, the Internet and stomach-settling food. So here are three countries that give you the opportunity to taste the freedom that backpacking can offer, without roaming too far off the beaten track.

Australia: The Aussies have been welcoming backpackers for decades and now have it down to a ‘t'. Their hostels have Internet cafes, kitchens, launderettes, TV rooms, different sized dorms, single sex dorms and single and double rooms.

Public transport is affordable, simple and functional. Specific tour-ops specialise in backpacker trips that boast almost limitless numbers and types of activities.

Plus to top it all off, the east coast in particular is a heavily trafficked backpacker route so you'll easily make friends that you'll bump into along the road again and again as you make your way around this massive country.

Thailand: ...
... The ultimate traveller destination. Beautiful beaches, ancient monuments and colourful culture make Thailand a backpacker favourite. The country has come a long way since the 1970s when ‘hippies' first started expanding their minds in the region.

Although it's now been westernised to a degree, with McDonalds and Starbucks everywhere and even a Tesco on Koh Samui, this doesn't detract from its beauty and infectious culture. The people can never do too much to help, hostels although basic are very cheap and well located, usually right on the beach. You will really feel as though you have escaped the western world whilst managing to retain many of its luxuries such as electricity and toilets - although these can be a little hit in miss in the most rural areas.

South Africa: Africa, as a continent, suffers from more than its fair share of struggles and strife but when you meet its people you will find it hard to understand why. They are probably the most generous people in the world.

Once you have decided on where to go, maybe its all three, maybe more, or maybe one, you will need the proper insurance. Backpackers are one of the most at-risk groups of travellers, so be prepared for the unknown so that you can relax and enjoy every minute of it.

Once you have figured out where you want to go, you'll need to get the proper insurance. Backpackers are a high-risk group of travellers so it's better to prepare for the unknown so that you can relax and enjoy every minute of it.