24.2.09

RTW in 365 Days!

I. Introduction
• What is backpack traveling(backpacking)?
• Who started it?
• What makes it special and how is it relevant to an individual whose passion and dream is to travel?
• Closing: Travel-inspired quote.

II. Backpackers
• Names, Age, Status
• Location
• Lifestyle
• Talents, Dreams, Hopes, Assets
• Frustrations, Weaknesses, Fears

III. Goal/Objective
• Why backpack travel around the world?
• What are the possible contributions it can submit to your self, family and your country?
• What comes next after backpacking the world for a year? After leaving all the things and persons you left behind? What's it gonna be like for your career?

IV. Making It Happen - Planning Procedures
• Budget!
Aside from having a personal job, who's gonna sponsor some of your finances for the trip? Try fund-raising.. From donations to concerts, fashion shows, auctions and BINGO games! Or selling some personal items.

• Visa!
List all countries with the addresses and contact numbers of embassies and consuls stationed in your country. Gather all the information about the requirements and plan strategies on how to complete them, starting from the easiest. Make a time-frame (From the simplest to the more complicated for the estimation and adjustments of months to the completion of all visas.)

• Travel Insurance
List certified and accredited insurance companies. Gather requirements and details on how to complete them. Make a time-frame.

• Passport
Make several copies, scan and e-mail it to yourself.. Keep a copy of your scanned passport in your laptop and also print some copies for your parents/siblings and relatives.

• Health and Med Care
Have some check-ups to see if you're physically fit, mentally ready and emotionally prepared for your trip. Also try consulting a dentist. Inquire for all the vaccinations and jabs you need, it is really important that you take all of it. Learn to stop smoking and look for a guide on how to be strong, fit and tough.

• Self-Defense
Learn and know the suggested tools or kit every traveler must have.

• Important Stuffs
Driver's license, Postal/State ID, NBI Clearance, Credit cards, ATM, Bank Account (List some of your family member, in case something needs to be taken care of while you're away.), Your own identification card.

• Traveler's Cheque
Research.

V. Activities
• Volunteer Programs/Volunteerism (Charities, Non-Profit Organizations, Act-For-A-Cause Programs)
• Sidelines - Bridge for finances.
• Organizations (Group for Travelers, Backpackers Community.. Something like that.)
• Surveys or Conduct Interviews from a local - About a certain topic related to the current issues they have.
• Compilation of contacts - Collect names and contacts of the people you meet, acquaintances or a backpacker like you.
• Blog/Vlog everyday.
• Draw an illustration of anything you liked about the country.
• Gather simple trivia and facts (Just for fun).
• Collect photos classified into groups.
• Take a photo of anything which shows any similarities from being Pinoy.
• Have a picture again, with the hostel and it's owner (OR with the couch and it's owner :D).

VI. Countries
• Capital, Government, Flag, Weather, Currency
• Language
• Safety and Security
• Towns/Places to visit
• Activities, Events (Festivals, Holidays)
• Hostel, Accommodation
• Other helpful information

VII. What to Pack
Research.

VIII. Finances
IX. Recall EVERYTHING, be READY and GO.
X. Coming Back

Made by: Patet
IM STILL TRYING TO FILL THOSE UP WITH ANSWERS AND DETAILED PLANS. Sa notebook muna nakalagay :)

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