Backpacker. You’ll never find one in a hostel cause they’re constantly stolen.

•  Always travel with a pack of cards. A wrap around if you’ve unfortunately managed to fry your legs to a crunchy crusty crisp in the midday sun. •  Don’t leave home without a journal. Your own little book!

•  The best way to carry detergent is in a plastic water bottle. Some people have to learn the hard way that, glass bottles can’t withstand long drops, even when they’re safely snuggled in your rucksack and paper bags tend to tear. Toilet paper – not just an ass wiper.

•  When buying international phone cards…shop around. •  Invest in a VIP, HI or any other form of backpacker card if you intend to stay in alot of hostels. •  Some hostels do free pickups from the airport, train station or bus station. Email your chosen hostel before hand and check it out, saves on taxi or bus costs. •  There’s usually a free food shelf in most hostels. Hundreds of people use hostel showers and I’ve heard some really bad stories about what people get up to in them.

•  Don’t be one of those people who has a rucksack full of plastic bags. Invest in a nice little wash bag for yourself and your bits and bobs. If you’re feeling a little yucky or you’re heading out somewhere nice for the night, nip into any large department store and sample their perfume. If you smell pretty, you feel pretty. •  Some large city libraries have free Internet access. Many cities have free admissions or cheaper ticket days to galleries, museums and cinemas.

• For Gods sake, always carry insect repellent.