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101 Backpacking Tips
- Planning, Travel Pack List, Health & Safety and How to Have a Guaranteed, Unforgettable Trip
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- Length: 1 hr and 42 mins
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Publisher's summary
“We travel for life not to escape us.”
This quote has always been the one that has stuck in my head. For those of us lucky enough to be able to travel, life feels so much more enriched from meeting new people from different parts of the world and from different backgrounds, experiencing new cultures and seeing some amazing sights and places of natural beauty.
This is exactly how I feel every time I take a trip to a new country. Traveling has opened my eyes to so many things and helped me to feel grateful for the life that I have and the world that we live in.
I started my backpacking days in my late 20s and have not stopped since. I still feel there are so many new places to discover, people to meet, new food to try.
When I was a newbie traveler, I made many mistakes, forgot to take essential items, and just made some bad choices. Over the years, through experience and learning from others, I have learned what you need to do to travel as safely as possible, what essential items to take, how to take care of your health, and how to make the most of your trip. My goal with this book is to pass on all these tips to you so that you can get it right from the start. I have made all the mistakes so you don’t need to.
Let’s face it. You don’t want to end up on a hike with just a pair of flip flops to your name or end up with a tropical disease because you didn’t get your vaccine done before you left home. This book gives you all the know-how you need to avoid these mistakes.
In this book, you’ll learn:
- What essential items to take with you
- How to pack light
- What you need to do before you go
- How to make the most of your time
- How to travel as safely as possible
- How to get immersed in the local culture
And much more.
You may think that it is all common sense; that you don’t need any tips. And this may have been my thinking at one point. But there will be many things that have just not crossed your mind that you will be pleased you knew before you jetted off.
Even if all this book does is teach you one thing you didn’t know, then you’re one step closer to being the knowledgeable backpacker you were hoping to be.
If this sounds like you, then scroll up and buy now.
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When Edmund Hillary first conquered Mt. Everest, Sherpa Tenzing Norgay was at his side. Indeed, for as long as Westerners have been climbing the Himalaya, Sherpas have been the unsung heroes in the background. In August 2008, when eleven climbers lost their lives on K2, the world’s most dangerous peak, two Sherpas survived. They had emerged from poverty and political turmoil to become two of the most skillful mountaineers on earth. Based on unprecedented access and interviews, Buried in the Sky reveals their astonishing story for the first time.
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Sherpas, The True Unsung Heroes
- By Kathy in CA on 07-26-15
By: Peter Zuckerman, and others
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Where's the Next Shelter?
- By: Gary Sizer
- Narrated by: Gary Sizer
- Length: 11 hrs and 10 mins
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Where's the Next Shelter? is the true story of three travelers on the Appalachian Trail, a 2,000-mile hike that stretches from Georgia to Maine, told from the perspective of Gary Sizer, a seasoned backpacker and former marine who quickly finds himself humbled by the endeavor. If you long for the horizon or to sleep under the stars, then come along for the hike of a lifetime. All you have to do is take the first step.
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If You Liked AWOL, You'll Like This
- By Rebecca on 06-02-16
By: Gary Sizer
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The Longest Silence
- A Life in FIshing
- By: Thomas McGuane
- Narrated by: L.J. Ganser
- Length: 13 hrs and 9 mins
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From the highly acclaimed author of Ninety-two in the Shade and Cloudbursts comes a collection of alternately playful and exquisite essays—including seven collected here for the first time—borne of a lifetime spent fishing.
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Narrator had to catch a train
- By Brandon Taff on 01-11-23
By: Thomas McGuane
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Mother of God
- An Extraordinary Journey into the Uncharted Tributaries of the Western Amazon
- By: Paul Rosolie
- Narrated by: Jonathan Yen
- Length: 11 hrs and 27 mins
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For fans of The Lost City of Z, Walking the Amazon, and Turn Right at Machu Picchu comes naturalist and explorer Paul Rosolie’s extraordinary adventure in the uncharted tributaries of the Western Amazon - a tale of discovery that vividly captures the awe, beauty, and isolation of this endangered land and presents an impassioned call to save it.
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This whole book is B.S.
- By bob fields on 09-30-18
By: Paul Rosolie
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Neither Here nor There
- By: Bill Bryson
- Narrated by: William Roberts
- Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins
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In Neither Here nor There Bill Bryson brings his unique brand of humour to bear on Europe as he shoulders his backpack, keeps a tight hold on his wallet, and journeys from Hammerfest, the northernmost town on the continent, to Istanbul on the cusp of Asia.
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Authentic Bryson, but that might be the problem
- By M. Craft on 08-12-14
By: Bill Bryson
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Vagabonding
- An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel
- By: Rolf Potts
- Narrated by: Rolf Potts
- Length: 4 hrs and 9 mins
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Vagabonding is about taking time off from your normal life - from six weeks to four months to two years - to discover and experience the world on your own terms. Veteran shoestring traveler Rolf Potts shows how anyone armed with an independent spirit can achieve the dream of extended overseas travel.
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I wanted to love this book...
- By Scott Shepherd on 10-10-16
By: Rolf Potts
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How to Hike the Appalachian Trail
- A Comprehensive Guide to Plan and Prepare for a Successful Thru-Hike
- By: Chris Cage
- Narrated by: John E Broussard
- Length: 5 hrs and 7 mins
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If you are planning on (or just thinking about) hiking the Appalachian Trail, this book is for you. Planning an Appalachian Trail thru-hike is overwhelming. I know. I spent months researching every question I could think of before starting the six-month journey. Even after all of that research, there were countless mistakes I made. This book is everything I wish I would have known before starting. Inside is a step-by-step guide to efficiently plan for a successful thru-hike. Complete with personal tips and experiences.
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Exactly what’s missing from all the personal hiking account stories
- By Tracy Anne Buro on 04-12-18
By: Chris Cage
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Witch Queens, Voodoo Spirits, and Hoodoo Saints
- A Guide to Magical New Orleans
- By: Denise Alvarado
- Narrated by: Karen Chilton
- Length: 6 hrs and 53 mins
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New Orleans has long been America’s most magical city, inhabited by a fascinating visible and invisible world, full of mysteries, known for its decadence and haunted by its spirits. If Salem, Massachusetts is famous for its persecution of witches, New Orleans is celebrated for its embrace of the magical, mystical, and paranormal. New Orleans is acclaimed for its witches, ghosts, and vampires. Because of its unique history, New Orleans is the historical stronghold of traditional African religions and spirituality in the US.
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A Gem
- By Amber on 04-09-22
By: Denise Alvarado
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Roadshow
- Landscape with Drums: A Concert Tour by Motorcycle
- By: Neil Peart
- Narrated by: Brian Sutherland
- Length: 15 hrs and 46 mins
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For 30 years, drummer, author, and songwriter Neil Peart had wanted to write a book about "the biggest journey of all in my restless existence: the life of a touring musician." Finally, the right time, and the right tour. In the summer of 2004, after three decades, 20 gold albums, and thousands of performances, the band Rush embarked on a 30th Anniversary World Tour. The "R30" tour traveled to nine countries, where the band performed 57 shows for more than half a million fans. Uniquely, Peart chose to do his between-show traveling by motorcycle, riding 21,000 miles of back roads.
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Enjoyable, even for a non-fan of Rush
- By Jim In Texas! on 10-04-14
By: Neil Peart
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Seven Years in Tibet
- By: Heinrich Harrer, Richard Graves
- Narrated by: Mark Meadows
- Length: 11 hrs and 38 mins
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A landmark in travel writing, this is the incredible true story of Heinrich Harrer’s escape across the Himalayas to Tibet, set against the backdrop of the Second World War. Heinrich Harrer, already one of the greatest mountaineers of his time, was climbing in the Himalayas when war broke out in Europe. He was imprisoned by the British in India but succeeded in escaping and fled to Tibet.
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An Adventure Classic
- By Jean on 01-29-16
By: Heinrich Harrer, and others
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The Maine Woods
- By: Henry David Thoreau
- Narrated by: Duncan Brownlehe
- Length: 9 hrs and 6 mins
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Thoreau gives an account of three canoe and hiking journeys - by himself and with others - through the mostly uninhabited forests of Maine in the 1850s. Identifying birds, trees and plants by their botanical as well as their common names, he also records the Indian names of lakes, rivers and plants. He investigates the connections between waterways and trails, and provides detail on camping, fishing and hunting in the woods, using whatever is at hand. Extolling the beauty of the wilds that he encounters, Thorough’s narrative is also imbued with elements of his philosophy.
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Listened to this at least 3 times
- By Teagan MacEachern on 01-30-23
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The Lost Continent
- Travels In Small Town America
- By: Bill Bryson
- Narrated by: William Roberts
- Length: 10 hrs and 12 mins
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Hardly anyone ever leaves Des Moines, Iowa. But Bill Bryson did, and after 10 years in England he decided to go home, to a foreign country. In an ageing Chevrolet Chevette, he drove nearly 14,000 miles through 38 states to compile this hilarious and perceptive state-of-the-nation report on small-town America.
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Written by Bryson's evil twin
- By M. S. Cohen on 08-11-14
By: Bill Bryson
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- Angie Read
- 05-02-23
"Oh the places you'll go" - Dr. Suess
I'm jealous of author Sienna Santos' many traveling adventures. She is brave to travel the world and kind enough to share what she's learned through trial and error and personal experience. I never would have thought of many of the tips she shares in this handy-dandy book of tips. If you're considering traveling somewhere - anywhere - this is a great book. Such solid, helpful advice. I'll only ever roll my clothes from now on when I'm traveling. And perhaps I'll even pack a few things inside my hat. I'm also glad I'm not the only one who needs to pack anti-diarrheal medication for those "street food" moments. Better to be safe than sorry.
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- JJ
- 09-03-22
Super book for anyone interested in backpacking
If you are looking to make your backpacking experience a positive one, this book is for you. The author shares tips, tricks and useful information based on her years of travelling and back packing. The book covers everything from essential items to pack to how to engage with locals and experience the local culture while travelling safely. If you are thinking of backpacking any time soon, you need this book!
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- Ava
- 08-30-22
Terrific
I wish I had listened to this book before my last camping trip. This book would've definitely helped with the preparation process a little better than going in blindly as I did. The narration was also great and kept you engaged.
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- Addisson J
- 05-08-23
Great tips to keep you safe.
This book is filled with great tips to keep you safe while backpacking. Easy to understand and straight to the point.
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- Hope Hatton
- 02-19-23
What a great little guide!
I've traveled a bit, but not backpacking throughout the world as the author has done. I thought I knew a lot, but this list will have something on it that you don't know, no matter who you are! I loved that they suggested certain apps (phone apps were not a thing when I was a backpacker!), and included tips about what NOT to pack as well as what to pack. Transportation, places to stay, money exchange, meals, and more... it seems like EVERYTHING is covered in this book, even if touched on briefly. The author shares personal anecdotes from her travels while explaining. And the narrators voice is pleasant to listen to. I will definitely keep this audiobook in my library and pull it out as a reference again!
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- stella
- 08-21-22
Fabulous guide to backpacking!
This book really breaks down all of the essential tips and tricks to backpacking, and breaks all scenarios down seamlessly in case you find yourself in a tough situation during a trip.
I always like to take trips that I am prepared for, and this book really prepares anyone (beginner or advanced) for a variety of travel adventures.
The narration quality is also top notch, which keeps the book super engaging. Loved it!
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- Mr. J Murray
- 08-20-22
Great Tips
This book is very informative and prepares you for travel. Has definitely opened my eyes in regards to exploring different areas.
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- MS
- 01-19-23
Jam packed with useful information!
This book is a traveler's essential checklist and guide that will literally prevent a lot of headaches when travelling! Especially helpful for those travelling for the first time, the author covers all basis from what not to forget, all preparation needed before travelling to a new country and other amazing tips that are guaranteed to set you up for an unforgettable trip!
Highly recommend!
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- Bernadette G.
- 05-01-23
Lots of Great Information
I really enjoyed this book, especially the tips for packing. I had thought about a second passport but not making copies of it. That was helpful. Another thing I didn't think of was a padlock. The same with the headlamp. I love hiking but usually I'm back before dark so again, another helpful item to pack. The safety tips were good, too. The author recommends a few apps that will be helpful, especially when you're traveling abroad.
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- Mackenzie Midwife
- 11-24-23
A Must Read for New Backpackers!
This is a great book if you are new, or even familiar with backpacking. Santos unlocks the list here and discusses planning, packing, safety and staying healthy all in one place. Forget the mistakes and just listen to this book!
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