Many assume that when you travel, you do so by walking with a rucksack on your back and a walking stick in your hand. However, there is another way of travelling, and that is by vehicle. When travelling over large distances, travelling in a car or on a bike is a lot easier (and allows further travelling). When biking it, a traveller can still have a rucksack on their back, though the weight has to be well proportioned, and the cyclist must have good upper body strength when cycling uphill. In a car, a tent can be brought, as well as cooking utensils, making it easier for travellers to carry their equipment.

When travelling abroad, the people we go with usually lead to a different experience in that destination. There are four types of travelling that people can go on, and they include the following: by yourself, with family, with a boyfriend/girlfriend or with friends. The reason the travelling is different is because the style of humour and contrasts if behaviour radically change. Secondly, the venues in which you visit change due to the interests of the group (i.e. a group of mates may want to go to a club, whereas a family/couple may prefer a bar, or restaurant outside of town etc).

Travelling to destinations in the same country doesn’t appeal to all of us, however, there are those who prefer this to travelling abroad. In your own country, you have your own comforts, weather, language, environments and cuisine. The most travelled place in the UK is down south, due to it being a warmer climate, although most of the UK is travelled due to the history, landscapes and sights to be seen. Most young travellers will travel in England, to get used to the concept of travelling, as well as it being an easy stepping stone to start from (i.e. preferred to a far away country).

There are several items which should be brought when travelling, to ensure safe travel and enjoyable travel. These simple elements include: tent equipment, food equipment, cleaning items and a set of clothes. The most important travelling item to bring, of course, is money. Tent equipment is vital as it is a shelter for the most hardcore travellers, keeping us warm. Food equipment, such as pans etc are important as when a bar or supermarket is not in site, allowing us to keep ourselves well fed and hydrated, whilst constantly travelling. Cleaning items, and a set of clothes are important as hygiene should always be kept to a high level, whilst spare clothes should be kept incase of dampness, spillages etc.

Travelers who like traveling abroad are usually experienced travelers. This means that for many years, they have visited several countries, treaded different and difficult ground, and learnt how to survive without home comforts. Traveling in a foreign country isn’t just learning how to put up a tent, pace yourself or adapt to a different cuisine, but it also involves speaking that countries language, and knowing your way around. Not all travelers sleep in tents, so making sure to bring the relevant amount of currency is helpful, as well as learning how to organise your finances whilst away (i.e. over a period of weeks/months etc).