A complete guide for staying in Hostel- Her backpack list

If you are a thorough traveler, who likes to go all in backpacking is probably one of your most soul lifting expeditions. Travelling on the road, backpacking, exploring every nook and corner of different places, staying in hostels, taking in the essence of every place you visit to- it is a complete package. Staying in hostels is one of the best things about backpacking. You get to meet a lot of new people, from different backgrounds, it becomes a fun and learning experience. Now, if you are a female traveler, and if you are new to backpacking, it is understandable to be wary about how to go about backpacking. Here is , a guide to make your hostel and travel experience smooth and hassle free:

Research : Before visiting a place, research well about different localities and hostels. Make sure that the hostel you chose is in a good location , if your destination is a city, then the hostel should preferably be within the main part of the city , or a location from where you have access to basic necessities, and all the main locations. Compare all your available options, other alternatives available, before making the final choice.. Check for discounts, you can also consult with a tour guide and find out about better details. Do a little background search and make your choice.

Also, for females travelling alone, it is important to note that most hostels are usually co-ed, so if you are looking to opt for ladies only dorms, check beforehand, that the hostel you are going for has that facility or not.

SAFETY AND SECURITY: It goes without saying that making sure of your personal safety has to be your first priority. Keep a friend or family updated about your locations/ share your live locations with them at all times. Make sure that the hostel you are staying at has good security facilities. While hostels are more often than not safe, we must be responsible for our belongings, and make sure that you do not have valuable belongings lying around and have locked your backpack when you aren’t around.

FACILITIES: . check that the place you are visiting has all the facilities you want, like, Private rooms, meals,wi-fi, pubs, swimming pool, or whatever it is that you are looking for on your trip.

PACKING: When backpacking, you need to be very careful about your luggage. While you must not overburden yourself; medicines Travelling, especially backpacking means that your health is going to get the shorter end of the stick. And chances are you will not be very familiar with the place and you may not always get the medicines you are familiar with and it’s always better to avoid that risk, hence, you must always be ready with at least the basic medicines.. Bring a variety of basic medicine that you trust to tackle any sickness. Other than that bring basic items like, Neck pillow, Eye mask, Personal lock for your locker and backpack, toiletries, sleeping bag.

HOSTEL LIFE AND SOCIALIZING: Travelling in itself can be an extremely enriching experience, and it is especially so when it involves backpacking. It helps you to not only explore the place you are vacationing at, but yourself as well. Use this opportunity to mix with people (but being careful all the while). Talk to locals, this will also help you make the trip better, by getting more detailed and authentic information about the place you are visiting, and you will be able to explore the place better.If you are a private person, then you may want to look up for hostels with private dorms, or if you are looking to use this trip to socialize, you may go for places that have different clubs and helps you to mix with other guests.

Backpacking in hostels can be an amazing experience, make sure you play smart and get the most out of vacation, without any hassle!

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