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What is backpacking, travel or a vacation?

  • Travel means your movement from one location to another location. This movement can be made for different reasons.
  • A journey means traveling from one place to another, especially when involving a considerable distance
  • A long trip abroad means a trip starting at about three months, with some travelers traveling for six months, a year or even several years.
  • A travel around the world trip is a journey with multiple destinations on multiple continents. You travel alone, or with your travel partners, from country to country and continent to continent. A classic world trip calls at every continent or passes through at least every meridian.
  • Backpacking generally means traveling low-cost, independent, using local transport and preferably immersing yourself in the local culture and carrying your necessary possessions in a backpac, or al least not in a suitcase.
  • A vacation is a trip where an individual or a group spends a leisure stay elsewhere for a limited period of time

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    What is travel?

    What is travel?

    What is travel?

    • Travel means your movement from one location to another location. This movement can be made for different reasons.

    What is a journey or voyage?

    • A journey means traveling from one place to another, especially when involving a considerable distance
    • A voyage means usually a long journey to a foreign or distant place, especially by sea.
    • A voyage of discovery means a journey undertaken to discover new places.
    • A pilgrimage means a journey to a place with special religious significance and a home-work trip is a fixed route from home to work.

    What is long trip abroad?

    • A long trip abroad is a trip starting at about three months, with some travelers traveling for six months, a year or even several years.

    What is a travel around the world trip?

    • A travel around the world trip is a journey with multiple destinations on multiple continents. You travel alone, or with your travel partners, from country to country and continent to continent. A classic world trip calls at every continent or passes through at least every meridian.
    • A world trip can be made by any means of transportation and can be short or long in duration.

    What is a backpack trip?

    • Backpacking generally means traveling low-cost, independent, using local transport and preferably immersing yourself in the local culture and carrying your necessary possessions in a backpac, or al least not in a suitcase.
    • Backpacking has evolved to a mainstream form of traveling and is not limited to low cost travel any more
    • Backpackers can be of any age, but are typically aged 18 to 25

    What is a vacation?

    • A vacation is a trip where an individual or a group spends a leisure stay elsewhere for a limited period of time

    What is a business trip?

    • A business trip or business trip is a trip undertaken from a work situation.
        What is the world?

        What is the world?

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        What is the world?

        • The world generally refers to the earth and everything that lives, grows and flourishes on it. The earth as the home of all animals and nature.

        What meanings does the world have?

        • Sometimes the world does not only mean the earth and everything on it, but also the universe in which the earth moves.
        • Sometimes the world only means the immediate environment of all people on earth, as with the expression 'in the current world', or when one wants to describe society
        • Sometimes the world and its existence are also given a religious meaning, for example when it concerns the origins of the world

        What is a scientific definition of a world?

        • A world is the whole of everything that is, what has been and what will be. The whole of reality, of all space and time

        What is a continent?

        What is a travel around the world trip, and what are the best routes?

        What is a travel around the world trip, and what are the best routes?

        What is a travel around the world trip?

        • A travel around the world trip is a journey with multiple destinations on multiple continents. You travel alone, or with your travel partners, from country to country and continent to continent. A classic world trip calls at every continent or passes through at least every meridian.
        • A world trip can be made by any means of transportation and can be short or long in duration.

        What is a long trip abroad?

        • Generally speaking, a long trip is a trip starting at about three months, with some travelers traveling for six months, a year or even several years.

        How long does travel around the world take?

        • Do you need a year or is a month or four enough? A question that for most travelers is largely determined by employer, school, university, etc. What also comes into play for them is how long you need for a particular region or country.
        • Of course, it also depends on your itinerary and budget. In practice, almost no one manages to make a real world trip in one year. Often entire continents have to be skipped in order not to run out of time or money.
        • Anyone who wants to make a trip from Australia through Southeast Asia to India and/or China can basically do it in three to five months. You will then be in a country almost as long as most other world travelers who also have other continents on their schedule.
        • When you skip expensive countries like Australia, New Zealand, the U.S. and some South American countries, it's a lot more financially attractive to go for a year instead of a few months. After all, your biggest expense, the flight, is already done by then.
        • The advantage of going away for a year is that you can totally flip your travel itineraries and stay in one place for a long time more easily without throwing your schedules into too much disarray.
        • If you go away for about three months, then a number of other advantages come around the corner, tickets are often cheaper, you have easily saved your travel budget together and with work and studies, it is sometimes just manageable.
        • can cost money and take a long time.
          From Nepal you can both enter China (Tibet), and fly to Bangkok (Thailand): so you can always adjust your trip from Kathmandu.
          Obviously, everyone wants to avoid as much as possible having to travel back pieces to continue the route from a point where you have already been. If this starting point turns out to cost you a lot of money (sometimes the case) try to plan it so that on the return trip you can still travel through a new part of a country or region.
          Building Transsiberia Express in is often easier (in terms of visas) and more convenient at the beginning of your trip.
          In general; the more you book in advance, the more expensive it becomes. Students and travelers who travel around during the off-season can often enjoy cheap deals. Just be aware that pre-booked tickets are sometimes valid for a maximum of 6 months or still need to be arranged with additional single tickets locally. In the latter case, of course, you do take the risk that prices may change in the meantime.
        • Building in from Latin America to Australia/New Zealand or vice versa can make the trip firmly more expensive.
          Flying from Latin America to Africa or vice versa can also make the trip a lot more expensive. Airport taxes make the total price quite a bit more expensive.
          Overland connections are in principle not part of world tickets, but are included in tickets where the fare depends on the number of miles.

        What are favorite destinations during a world trip or long journey of 3 to 4 months?

        • Tip: Hippie route (overland to India) - Pan-American highway: Mexico to Panama - round-the-Middle East - simple 'Round-the-World'.
        • Top: Round Southeast Asia - South and East Africa or Madagascar - India, Nepal and Tibet, Trans-Siberia and China - round the Andes (Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador)

        What are favorite destinations during a world trip or long journey of 6 to 8 months?

        • Tip: Gringo Trail in South America, hippie route with Southeast Asia included - an average 'Round-the-World'
        • Top: Round Southeast Asia with India / China / Myanmar (Burma) - Madagascar and Southeast Africa- Trans-Siberia + China and Southeast Asia

        What are favorite destinations during a world trip or long journey of 9 to 12 months around the world?

        • Tip: Trans-Siberia / China / Southeast Asia / Australia - the Silk Road
        • Top: Round Southeast Asia - India and or China and Australia and/or New Zealand - Africa overland - Tip: hippie route with Southeast Asia and Australia - an extensive 'Round-the-World'
        Top 100: what are the best travel destinations in the world, the best trips and best travel times?

        Top 100: what are the best travel destinations in the world, the best trips and best travel times?

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        Top 100 destinations and activities abroad

        • Where to go on a trip?

        • Where to go on vacation in which particular period?

        • What are the best activities to do where?

        • What are the best destinations for a trip, trip, vacation or activity abroad do?

        Where is the best place to go if you want to travel briefly in the fall for pleasant weather....and don't want to suffer from jet lag (leaving from Europe)

        • Spain : Málaga, Canary Islands
        • Madeira
        • Malta
        • Greece : especially the southern islands
        • Cyprus
        • Turkey : especially the south coast
        • Jordan
        • Egypt : Dahab / Sinai & southern Egypt
        • Cape Verde Islands
        • Morocco
        • Kenya combine the beaches at Mombassa or Malindi with a 'short' trip to nearby game parks
        • Tanzania : Zanzibar and/or Pemba, please note the visa application process and health requirements

        Where best to go if you want to travel short in winter for pleasant weather....and you don't mind a little bit of jet lag (departing from Europe)

        • Spain / Canary Islands
        • Israel (please pay attention to the political situation)
        • Iran (please note the political situation)
        • Oman
        • Egypt : the southern part along the coast and the Nile
        • Gambia
        • Senegal
        • Ghana
        • Kenya
        • Tanzania : including Zanzibar and/or Pemba
        • Seychelles : for those with a slightly larger budget
        • Mauritius: for those with a larger budget
        • Reunion: super green French-speaking paradise
        • Comoros: exclusive islands
        • São Tomé: special and pleasant island
        • South Africa: Cape Town and surroundings for one or two weeks

        Where is the best place to go if you want to travel briefly in the summer?

        • China: Beijing
        • Bali: ideal island for one or two weeks, but a short flight
        • Maldives: if you need rest or like diving or snorkeling
        • Thailand: the most southern beaches on the east coast, or a tour in the north
        • Sri Lanka: beautiful and varied island for a vacation of one, two or three weeks
        • China: the south coast of China and/or part of the west, Hong Kong (with day trips or a few days into the rest of China)
        • India: Goa for the real beach vacation, Kerala for variety

        Where best to go if you want to travel briefly in winter with cooler weather

        • Skiing in Turkey
        • Vancouver and environs (skiing in the Rockies)

        Where is best to go if you want a short trip in spring (departure Europe)?

        • Madeira & Azores: for hiking, whale/dolphin watching, diving and good food
        • Malta: after mid-April the average temperature is 20 degrees
        • Greece: on Crete, the average temperature is above 20 degrees from May onwards

        Where is the best place to go if you want to travel to a beach destination?

        • December / January
        • February / March
        • April / May
        • October / November

        December / January

        • Egypt: the coast is only really warm in the southernmost part. In the southern part along the Nile the temperature never drops below 23 degrees. The Red Sea area including Eilat is slightly less sunny.
        • Canary Islands: the average temperature is just above 20 degrees. The sun only starts shining properly in March.
        • Florida: the temperature is around 23 degrees, there are as many as six to seven rainy days these months.
        • Malaysia
        • Kenya
        • South Africa: around Cape Town
        • Mexico: in Yucatán on average only four rainy days, in March it gets even better!
        • Cuba & Jamaica: Caribbean Islands always have some rain but it remains warm: about 30 degrees.

        Risk:

        • Mallorca:
        • Malaga:
        • Bali: relative rainy season

        February / March

        • Egypt: the beaches in the Sinai and central Egypt are warming up.
        • Morocco: the south is already nice and warm, above 20 degrees in March
        • Canary Islands: number of rainy days goes from eight in December/January to five in February and March
        • Dominican Republic: rainy days from seven to eight in December/January to five to six.
        • Antilles: on Curaçao, it rains ten days in December/January, only five days in February/March.
        • Malaga: small risk, the temperature is 18 degrees but the sea water about 14 degrees and it rains seven more days in the month.

        April / May

        • Malta: after mid-April the average temperature is 20 degrees
        • Crete from May the average is above 20 degrees

        October / November

        • Egypt: the beaches in Sinai and central Egypt are still nice.
        • Morocco: if you stay in the south, you have the least risk of rain.
        • Brazil: in the north-east it is now great weather and there are beautiful beaches to be found
        • Madeira: still above 20 degrees on average, then just below that until April. As many as nine rainy days!
        • Crete, Cyprus & the Turkish coast generally stay nice until mid-October.
        • Tunisia, Malta: after mid-November still about 20 degrees.
        • Spain (Malaga) also still always about 20 degrees

        Where's the best place to go if you want a weekend getaway abroad (departure Europe)?

        • While in the past you could only go to Antwerp, Brussels, London or Paris for an affordable weekend getaway, these days Nice, Barcelona, Rome, Budapest, Vienna and Istanbul are also among the affordable, and feasible options. Even it is no longer unthinkable to fly to New York for a weekend bit jet lag!)
        • Also consider Marrakesh, Seville, Malaga, ....

        Where is the best place to go if you want to travel for a week to ten days (departure Europe)?

        • These days it is increasingly easy to choose a destination far away even for short vacations: taking the car to Italy to go skiing takes as long as a flight to Thailand. Moreover, because of the many new impressions you gain during that time, and the certainty of heat or sun, the return on a short, distant vacation can be a lot higher. In addition, cheap, short vacations to Mediterranean and Canary Island countries have increased dramatically. The danger with these latter vacations is that you go at a time when the water is still freezing cold, the temperature is disappointing or the rain is pouring down.
        • Taking into account the possibilities of seeing a lot in a short time and traveling little, the flight time and the temperatures, you will get an overview of the best destinations for the “short” vacation below:

        Top:

        • Madeira (hiking/diving/eating) - Dahab/Sinai in Egypt (snorkeling/diving/beaches) - Malta - Jordan - Cape Verde Islands - The “green” Caribbean islands like Guadeloupe, St. Lucia and Martinique

        Tip:

        • Azores (archipelago west of Portugal) - Maldives (if you need rest or like diving or snorkeling) - Zanzibar - Jamaica - Seychelles - Mauritius - Israel (in quiet times)

        Where is the best place to go if you want to travel for two weeks ?

        Top:

        • Yucatan (East Mexico) - Southern Thailand - Zanzibar and Pemba - Fiji - Cuba - Senegal - Jordan - Costa Rica - East Coast Malaysia - South Africa (East or West) - Ghana - Sri Lanka

        Tip:

        • Kerala (South India) - Reunion (green French-speaking paradise) - Comoros (Island group between Madagascar and Mozambique) - São Tomé (island west of Central Africa) - Iran - Oman - Panama - Cape Verde Islands - Benin - East coast of China - Goa and Hampi (South West India) - Vancouver and environs

        Where is the best place to go if you want to travel away for three weeks?

        The ideal time for exploring a country or part of a somewhat larger country is three to four weeks. Even world travelers usually don't spend much longer in the same area. In that time you can both travel around, visit cities and rest for a while. Do try to pick destinations where you don't have to travel three days to get from one highlight to the next.

        Top:

        • Nepal - Sri Lanka (with or without the Maldives) - Zanzibar and other Tanzania - Malawi - Bolivia -Peru - Ecuador - Southern China - Southern Philippines - Northern Brazil - Panama and Costa Rica - Northeast Australia - Laos - Trans-Siberia to Mongolia (fly back)

        Tip:

        • Darjeeling and Sikkim (Northeast India) -Sulawesi - Eastern islands of Indonesia - Mali and Burkina Faso -Ethiopia - Cameroon -North Argentina - Sumatra -Kerala and Tamil Nadu (South India) -Guatemala and Honduras - Alaska

        Where's the best place to go if you want to travel for four weeks?

        Top:

        • Laos and Cambodia -Tibet and Southwest China or Nepal - Combination between Peru and/or Bolivia/Ecuador -North and South India -Kenya and Tanzania -Ecuador and the Galápagos -Madagascar -Trans-Siberia to China (fly back)

        Tip:

        • Mayan Route (Yucatan/Guatemala/Belize) - Northern India and the Himalayan region - Argentina and Chile -South Africa (West and East) - Route 66

        Where is the best place to go if you want to travel for a few months to a year?

        • How long should your world trip be? Do you need a year, or is a month or four enough? Of course, this depends largely on your itinerary and your budget. In practice, hardly anyone manages to make a real world trip in a year. Often whole continents have to be skipped in order not to run out of time or money.
        • Anyone who wants to make a trip from Australia through Southeast Asia to India and/or China can basically do it in three to five months. You will then be in a country almost as long as most other world travelers who also have other continents on their schedule.
        • When you skip expensive countries like Australia, New Zealand, the U.S. and some South American countries, it is a lot more financially attractive to go for a year instead of a few months. After all, your biggest expense, the flight, is already done by then.
        • The advantage of going away for a year is that you can totally rearrange your itineraries and stay in one place for a long time more easily without throwing your schedules into too much disarray.

        Where is the best place to go if you want to travel for three to four months?

        Top:

        • Around Southeast Asia - South and East Africa or Madagascar - India, Nepal and Tibet, Trans-Siberia and China - Around the Andes (Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador)

        Tip:

        • Hippie route (overland to India) - Pan-American highway: Mexico to Panama - around the Middle East - simple “Round-the-World”
        • Backpacking and traveling around the world

        Where's the best place to go if you want to travel for six to eight months?

        Top:

        • Round Southeast Asia with India/China/Myanmar (Burma) - Madagascar and Southeast Africa -, Trans-Siberia + China and Southeast Asia

        Tip:

        • Gringo Trail in South America, hippie route with Southeast Asia - a mean “Round-the-World”
        • Backpacking and traveling around the world

        Where's the best place to go if you want to travel for nine to 12 months

        Top:

        • Round Southeast Asia -India and or China and Australia and/or New Zealand - Africa overland (Tip: hippie itinerary with Southeast Asia and Australia - an extended 'Round-the-World'

        Tip:

        • Trans-Siberia / China / Southeast Asia / Australia - the Silk Route

         

        What are the best places to visit in the World?

        What are the best places to visit in the World?

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        If you just want to do nothing or are looking for some 'fun', these are popular 'hangouts'.

        Goa

        • In southern India, 17 hours “bus ride” from Bombay.
        • Once known as the hangout of the Hippie Trail, today it attracts mostly travelers who come for the trance parties. Many rent shabby shacks for an extended period, making accommodation for a few days scarce. The beaches are scattered and all attract different crowds, except for the cows and traders!

        Byron Bay

        • On the east coast of Australia, by bus 12 hours north of Sydney.
        • Originally a sleepy town where mainly surfers went who came for the 30 km long sandy beach. Due to the hippies, it later became Australia's new age center and today is a place for weary travelers to catch their breath and relax.

        Gili Islands

        • Indonesia, east of Bali and northwest of Lombok.
        • The main reasons to go here are sun, sea, beach and partying. Gili Trawangan in particular is a great place to go if you like partying, diving and snorkeling. If you are looking for peace and quiet and just trying to avoid the tourists, it is better to go to Gili Meno or Gili Air. From the port town of Bangsal, you can get there in 20 to 60 minutes. Besides the “outrigger boats” to the Gili's, you will also find many scammers and annoying cab drivers and captains in Bangsal. To avoid trouble, many people choose the long crossing from Sengiggi, Lombok.

        Zanzibar

        • Tanzania, by boat from Dar es Salaam.
        • Does this need any further explanation? Powdery white beach, fresh fish & cold beers. In the sea you share your hot bath with dolphins (do so responsibly!).
        • Stone Town has atmosphere, stunning Arab architecture, you eat delicious food in the park and market. Get lost in the winding, narrow alleys and you never have to leave. Do realize that with Ramadan it is difficult to get a beer and the clubs are closed.

        Rurrenabaqu

        • Bolivia, a long hard trek by bus from La Paz.
        • Chilling in the Bolivian jungle, if you drink as many beers as you see crocodiles, you'll end up drunk in your hammock every night. The perfect starting point for Amazon exploration. Many have trouble getting out of here. Literally, when the rainy season starts and the roads get (even) worse. But why on earth would you even leave your hammock?

        Ko Pha Ngan

        • Thailand, 15 hours by bus/boat from Bangkok.
        • The party island of Thailand where about 5000 people come to party every month during the 'full moon' parties. Nowadays there are also 'half moon', 'quarter moon' and even 'no moon' parties. Come a few days early if you want to be assured of a room.

        Dahab

        • Egypt, Red Sea, 8 hour buses from Cairo or an hour cab from Sharm.
        • No matter where you come from, the waterfront tents with the logs, cushions, rugs and bongs are relaxing for everyone! Unfortunately, the coral has been trampled or destroyed by fishermen over the years and you can't really snorkel there now. Fortunately, there are more and more villages where you can still dive and snorkel.

        Alter do Chão

        • Brazil, two days of boats from Manaus.
        • With the crowds and filth of passenger ships on the Amazon, this is a welcome stopover. Get off the boat in Santarém and take the bus to this delightful town. The biggest attraction are the sandy Amazon beaches that give you a pleasant island feel. People put patio furniture in the water so you can enjoy your beer sitting in the Amazon.

        Pokhara

        • Nepal, 6 hours of buses west of Kathmandu.
        • This lakeside town still attracts many mountaineers just returning or getting ready for the Annapurna. You can canoe, buy climbing gear or just eat brownies in the cafe and watch the mob.

        Lhasa

        • Tibet, “the roof of the world” at 3595 meters above sea level.
        • Lhasa is one of the most remarkable cities in Asia. The Potala Palace, the Jokhang Temple, the Tibetan people, breathtaking. Take your time to walk around or just spend a day like the Tibetans around Barkhor Square. Keep in mind the altitude though, take it easy especially the first few days.

        Cape Maclear

        • Lake Malawi, Malawi, 5 hours by bus from Blantyre AND 20 km hitchhiking.
        • This is a real classic hangout spot for backpackers with cold beer, hammocks and water sports from kayaking to scuba diving.

        Bocas del Toro

        • Panama, 100$ and an hour flight from Panama City or bus.
        • An island group where you can enjoy fun nightlife, stunning underwater world & good food. Rent a canoe and go to Bastimentos, spot birds on Bird Island or borrow a fisherman's dugout canoe and try to stay dry. The diving is brilliant and inexpensive. And, do me a favor and check if the guy with the homemade airplanes is still running down the main street of Bocas.

        Dali

        • Southwest China, 5 hours of buses northwest of Kunming.
        • People say this is the best place in China to take a break from traveling. It is a nice little place where you can treat yourself to cappuccino, pizza and cheap Chinese beer again. Among other things, you can rent bikes or take the bus to one of the local markets in the area. By the way, Dali is also very popular with the Chinese tourist themselves, who you will see passing by in groups, complete with caps and tracking flags!

        Vang Vieng

        • Northern Laos, 6 hours by bus from Vientiane.
        • Drugs is the main reason many travelers come to Vang Vieng. Apart from taking drugs, you can mostly drink a lot there, eat pancakes, watch the TV series Friends and float down the river in a rubber band. If this is not what you are looking for, it is better to skip Vang Vieng.

        Lamu

        • An island off the coast of Kenya, 7 hours travel north from Mombasa.
        • This island is home to Kenya's oldest town, Lamu, which still attracts many travelers. Lamu has a relaxed atmosphere and many travelers fly back and forth over the beautiful beach on their way to or from distant islands. Or rent a dhow (traditional Kenyan sailboat) and set sail.

        Jericoacoara

        • Brazil, 6-hour buses from Fortaleza.
        • Sandy white beaches, as yet no paved roads and for those who do more than create a hangover and sleep it off: super good kitesurfing opportunities. Huge sand dunes and a welcoming vibe complete it.

        Where is the best place to go when going to the tropics for the first time?

        Top:

        • East Coast Malaysia
        • Java and Bali
        • Northern or southern Thailand
        • East Mexico
        • Egypt
        • Australia

        Tip:

        • Costa Rica
        • Vietnam
        • Ecuador
        • Sri Lanka

        Where's the best place to go if you want to go malaria-free to the tropics with kids?

        Top:

        • Virtually all of the Caribbean (parts of the Dominican Republic and Haiti have malaria, among others)
        • Almost all of Malaysia (mainland and Sabah)
        • most of Thailand
        • Almost all of South Africa
        • Cebu ( Philippines)
        • large part of Namibia
        • The North East of Australia

        Tip:

        • Large part of Ecuador
        • Large part of Peru
        • Large part of Bolivia
        • Reunion
        • Large part of Mexico
        • Large part of Brazil
        • Singapore
        • Egypt

        Where's the best place to go when traveling alone as a woman?

        Top:

        • Thailand
        • Malaysia
        • Australia
        • New Zealand
        • Indonesia
        • Singapore

        Tip:

        • Sri Lanka
        • China
        • Canada

        What are good destinations for those who want to volunteer at a mature age?

        • Central and South America: There are various volunteer opportunities in arts & crafts including Guatemala, Mexico, Peru.
        • Bolivia: institute for the blind, shelter for street children, children's museum in Sucre, orphanages, schools, health care around Cochabamba, Indian people at Lake Titicaca.
        • Bolivia: English at the university in Cochabamba and getting Spanish or Quechua lessons yourself.
        • Chile: teaching.
        • Ghana: Helping with projects in schools, childcare and health care, journalism-radio; work can range from giving information to helping with education + translation. Projects near Accra, Kumasi, Cap Coast, Takoradi and Koforidua.
        • Kenya: volunteering in a Banda (Kenyan village) or public health center.
        • Namibia: teaching volunteer in schools or university.
        • Senegal: projects around Dakar in the field of human rights, in child care or health care and many in schools, please note that the language is French, so if you do not speak it you can take a course beforehand.
        • Sri Lanka: teaching English in small villages across the country to children and adults.
        • South Africa: in the Waterberg region you can teach English (but also sports or something else) to children of local farm workers.

        What are good destinations for wildlife watching and volunteering with animals?

        • Mauritania (wintering migratory birds)
        • Georgia (bird of prey migration)
        • Pantanal (Brazil / Argentina)
        • Mindo (Ecuador)
        • Amazon (Peru / Brazil)
        • Taman Negara (Malaysia)
        • Namibia (mega canyons & red dunes)
        • Belize (Wetlands)
        • Ecuador (Amazon, Galapagos Islands)
        • Costa Rica (Tropical Rainforest)
        • Nepal (Himalayas)
        • USA (the natural parks in California)
        • Argentina / Brazil (Pantanal)
        • Favorite locations for viewing fish and wildlife near the water
        • Ecuador (with the unparalleled Galapagos Islands: swimming with penguins and seals)
        • Canada, Norway (watching killer whales)
        • South Africa (shark diving)
        • Cayman Islands (swimming with rays)
        • Namibia (walk among the largest seal colony in the world)

        What are good destinations for a language course during your holiday?

        What are dream destinations that won't break your budget?

        India

        • ndia has long been known as a cheap country. But what you may not realize is that there is more to India than just Bollywood films, elephant rides and crazy traffic. How about a trip to the North? Go climbing in Ladakh where the mountain peaks are gigantic and the air is cool. Or how about surfing in Port Blair – this is in the middle of Bengal Bay and very cheap. This classic backpacker destination offers plenty of adventure.

        Nepal

        • The land of Mount Everest and the Sherpa people has long been known to budget travelers. After decades in the spotlight, Nepal still remains one of the best destinations in the world. Trekking is great and the small budget you need for living means your trekking can continue 'until St. Juttemis'. For many experienced travelers, Nepal is one of the top destinations. And what's most amazing is that it doesn't cost a fortune to add Nepal to your top destinations.

        Indonesia

        • The pristine beaches are still the poster child and you can still experience the same good life as has always been there. If you like surfing or lying on the beach, this is a fun, adventurous destination that is also dirt cheap. As long as you don't go to the resorts where many tourists go, it is not difficult to spend less than 15 euros per day.

        Iran

        • Forget the propaganda and experience the country that meets all requirements. First of all, it is cheap: for +/- 20 euros per day you can stay in a mid-range hotel and eat your way around. What you won't find is mass tourism. You can see the wonders of the ancient world without encountering all those groups of tourists. In fact, it is a country that loves and deserves visitors. The local people are incredibly friendly towards travelers. In January, go for the ancient Persian midwinter festival of Sadeh where you celebrate the creation of fire. For experienced travelers, but check the safety situation.

        Poland

        • Eastern Europe was always dirt cheap during the Cold War. Now that there is peace, costs have risen sharply. However, Poland is still cheap: for a daily budget of 15/20 euros you can easily travel through the country. Poland is a country that has often been invaded by other countries, making it now bulletproof. This EU member is doing better and better, so get there quickly before prices are as high as in other countries. Small villages are picturesque and cheap to visit, take the small village of Krasnystaw in the Lubelskie region. This is a veritable wonderland for the cheapskate.

        Laos

        • Southeast Asia is the promised region for cheap travel. Laos may not have the beaches of Thailand or the fame of Vietnam but it has what it's all about. For only 10 euros per day you get what you need. It leaves you free to go to the pristine river valleys or to the chill micro-villages along the Mekong River. The cheapest way to get there is by boat from Chiang Khong, Thailand. The boat trip costs around 35 cents. The best experiences in life are still free – like the beautiful waterfalls at Tat Sae in Laos.

        Sudan

        • It's hard to travel to, hard to get into, and hard to understand. Sudan is mainly in the news with negative reports. What people should also know is that the locals are proud to receive guests and that there are beautiful things to see in the country. In the north you can view pyramids and other valuables of the ancient world and you will probably be the only one to see them at that time. Falafel will cost you less than 75 cents and a bed for a night not even 7 euros. However, it will not be a dream destination for everyone. Make sure you are well informed before and during your trip.

        Honduras

        • If you are looking for a scuba diving destination where you can spend your entire budget on going under, Honduras is the place to be. A place to sleep will cost you about 7 euros per night and meals are available for even less money, so a little money can go a long way. Honduras is located next to the Caribbean Sea, so you have more than enough time to enjoy the golden beaches. The developers haven't invaded Honduras yet, but you better be quick before they do. After snorkeling and kayaking around Roatan's West Beach, you can visit the UNESCO heritage Archaeological Park of Copán.

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        Morocco

        • "Do you want to buy a carpet? Come over here, my brother has a shop." Yes, Morocco is the country of sales techniques. But you won't need much convincing to go and see it anyway. The country has a rich, distinctive culture and is a great country to see how far your money can go – living costs are around 30 euros per day, but the beaches and markets are free to visit. The more local you become, the cheaper it will be. Traveling between major cities is cheapest by train.

        Jordan

        • Most people only know one destination in Jordan – Petra. But what a destination to get to know. Made famous by the final installment of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, it is a Middle Eastern must-go. You don't have to be an archaeologist to find bargains: a bed for a night is a paltry 3 euros and a meal costs half that. Jordan is rarely visited in the Middle East and can easily be combined with another cheap country, Egypt. Just remember to bring your fedora and bull whip. The necessary visas are issued at the Wadi Araba and Sheikh Hussein Bridge crossings; be aware that visas cannot be obtained if you apply for them upon arrival at the King Hussein Bridge.

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          • The act: Traveling for leisure, relaxation, or business to a place outside your usual environment. This includes activities you do at the destination.
          • The industry: The businesses and services that cater to tourists, like hotels, airlines, tour guides, and souvenir shops.

          What are the main features of tourism?

          • Temporary travel: Stays typically last less than a year.
          • Leisure or business purposes: Vacations, conferences, or visiting family all fall under tourism.
          • Economic activity: Tourism generates revenue for destinations through spending on accommodation, food, transportation, and attractions.

          What is the importance of tourism?

          • Economic growth: Creates jobs, supports businesses, and boosts infrastructure development in popular destinations.
          • Cultural exchange: Exposes people to different cultures, traditions, and ways of life.
          • Environmental appreciation: Can raise awareness about conservation and encourage responsible travel practices (ecotourism).

          What are some practical examples of tourism?

          • Backpacking through Southeast Asia: Experiencing diverse cultures, historical sites, and local cuisine.
          • Family vacation at a beach resort: Relaxing, enjoying water activities, and trying new foods.
          • Business conference in a major city: Networking with colleagues, attending presentations, and exploring the city.

          What are some critical comments regarding tourism?

          • Environmental impact: Overcrowding, pollution, and excessive resource consumption can damage natural environments and strain local resources.
          • Cultural commodification: Traditions can become inauthentic performances for tourists, potentially disrespecting local culture.
          • Economic dependence: Reliance on tourism can make destinations vulnerable to economic downturns and seasonal fluctuations.
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            • If you want to gain work experience, and/or also earn money, go and work abroad. You can combine backpacking in Australia with temporary work. You can work on campsites in Europe or bush camps in Africa. You can pretty much go all over the world to work in the hospitality industry, hotels and hostels, in the healthcare sector or for example at a diving school.

            What sports activities to do abroad?

            • Have you ever thought of mountain biking, rafting (going down a wild river on a raft or rubber dinghy, climbing or canoeing), survival (which involves building rafts, climbing or canoeing), abseiling (descending a rock face while secured to ropes), zip-lining (whizzing down a cable), canyoning (starting at the top of a river and then climbing, swimming, diving down the bed) or caving (scrambling, wriggling and crawling through caves and crevices)?
            • Maybe you feel more comfortable on a bodyboard (on a half-wave surfboard, you surf the high waves lying down-with flippers), on a hang glider or while paragliding (with a parachute you float down a mountain or dune), hydrospeeding (on a bodyboard with flippers and a wetsuit on you go down a wild river via rapids) or Tiefschneeskiing (racing down through powder snow)?

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