http://www.ubertramp.com/blog Backpacking tips to help backpackers travel cheaply Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:21:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 http://www.ubertramp.com/blog/how-to-find-cheap-deals-on-the-best-hotels/#comment-11668 Amy Green Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:54:48 +0000 http://www.ubertramp.com/blog/how-to-find-cheap-deals-on-the-best-hotels/#comment-11668 I just came back from backpacking through Australia and the flight there was so expensive that I had virtually no cash to spend on traveling once I got there. Very stressful, but I wound up having the most amazing time and I'm not broke (which is a miracle!) They have these tourism companies (I used Traveller's Contact Point- and it was really good) that find you a job and an apartment and you can stay in one place for a bit and make money and then they'll book your tours for you all expenses included so you stay on your budget! and then you come back and do the same thing again. It's way cool! If you're looking for low budget traveling I really recommend using one of these companies. and they're really nice! I just came back from backpacking through Australia and the flight there was so expensive that I had virtually no cash to spend on traveling once I got there. Very stressful, but I wound up having the most amazing time and I’m not broke (which is a miracle!)
They have these tourism companies (I used Traveller’s Contact Point- and it was really good) that find you a job and an apartment and you can stay in one place for a bit and make money and then they’ll book your tours for you all expenses included so you stay on your budget! and then you come back and do the same thing again. It’s way cool! If you’re looking for low budget traveling I really recommend using one of these companies. and they’re really nice!

]]> http://www.ubertramp.com/blog/going-it-alone-the-pros-and-cons-of-solo-travel/#comment-11545 Marc Miller Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:02:47 +0000 http://www.ubertramp.com/blog/going-it-alone-the-pros-and-cons-of-solo-travel/#comment-11545 Generally speaking, travelling alone is the best chance to get in contact with other people. Of course there is a risk, but if you are able to judge other people, the risk is very low. Generally speaking, travelling alone is the best chance to get in contact with other people. Of course there is a risk, but if you are able to judge other people, the risk is very low.

]]> http://www.ubertramp.com/blog/cheap-first-aid-kit-for-travellers/#comment-11460 Joaquin Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:04:12 +0000 http://www.ubertramp.com/blog/cheap-first-aid-kit-for-travellers/#comment-11460 Ive found that super glue and hockey tape does wonders... It resists sweat and water the tackyness lasts for a lot longer than other tapes... I work prodominantly in the kitchen and have cut fingers more than once, but reg bandaids fall off under gloves and getting all sweaty.. I clean the cut, use some super glue to seal it, and tape it right up... lasts a few days.. Ive found that super glue and hockey tape does wonders… It resists sweat and water the tackyness lasts for a lot longer than other tapes… I work prodominantly in the kitchen and have cut fingers more than once, but reg bandaids fall off under gloves and getting all sweaty.. I clean the cut, use some super glue to seal it, and tape it right up… lasts a few days..

]]> http://www.ubertramp.com/blog/avoiding-the-shower-menace-tips-for-travelers-not-inmates/#comment-11393 Ed Cheetham Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:49:08 +0000 http://www.ubertramp.com/blog/avoiding-the-shower-menace-tips-for-travelers-not-inmates/#comment-11393 These showers really are a b*stard, had the pleasure of being electrocuted in Brazil quite a number of times, I think they use a fillament or something to heat the water rapidly rather than a boiler. Keeps you on your toes anyway. These showers really are a b*stard, had the pleasure of being electrocuted in Brazil quite a number of times, I think they use a fillament or something to heat the water rapidly rather than a boiler. Keeps you on your toes anyway.

]]> http://www.ubertramp.com/blog/tips-to-avoid-travellers-diarrhoea/#comment-11301 Chris Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:58:52 +0000 http://www.ubertramp.com/blog/tips-to-avoid-travellers-diarrhoea/#comment-11301 You could also consider clinically proven Bimuno. In a large, double blind, placebo-controlled study involving people visiting at risk destinations for travellers' diarrhoea, 8 out of 10 had a diarrhoea free holiday. Those that did get Travellers' diarrhoea, the duration of the diarrhoea was halved to 2.4 days compared to 4.6 days experienced on placebo (inactive product used for comparison). The painful spasms associated with TD were also halved compared to placebo. Check it out European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2009), 1-7. You could also consider clinically proven Bimuno. In a large, double blind, placebo-controlled study involving people visiting at risk destinations for travellers’ diarrhoea, 8 out of 10 had a diarrhoea free holiday. Those that did get Travellers’ diarrhoea, the duration of the diarrhoea was halved to 2.4 days compared to 4.6 days experienced on placebo (inactive product used for comparison). The painful spasms associated with TD were also halved compared to placebo. Check it out European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2009), 1-7.

]]> http://www.ubertramp.com/blog/how-to-find-cheap-deals-on-the-best-hotels/#comment-11236 Nanaimo Hotels Fri, 12 Feb 2010 22:05:12 +0000 http://www.ubertramp.com/blog/how-to-find-cheap-deals-on-the-best-hotels/#comment-11236 GREAT TIPS! We will definitely follow your advice when planning our next trip. Some of the points are obvious but you might never consider them. Thanks a lot! GREAT TIPS! We will definitely follow your advice when planning our next trip. Some of the points are obvious but you might never consider them. Thanks a lot!

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