Get started backpacking

Keen on starting your backpacking adventure, but unsure about the details? Join us for this meet, where I will share some of my favorite tricks from my last couple of years of travels. We will host this meetup at one of the backpacker hostels in Singapore. Venue details at http://hackerspace.sg/location/

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We will discuss

Ticket booking - where to get the best deals Trip planning and the art of getting lost - what are best countries/regions for beginner backpacker

Hostel booking and hostel living hacks - how to read reviews, figure out the best locations for stay, lowdown on best hostels in the region

Packing tricks - how to travel on half a bag

Meeting locals and discovering non-touristy places, quickly familiarize yourself with local zeitgeist and popular culture

Personal safety tricks and tips - best phones and sim cards for backpackers and internet security.Staying healthy - preparing your own meal and staying fit when on the road