Curiosity killed the cat. Too bad, you're human.
So here's the Top 10 Backpackers Do when they are not taking pictures that make you envious and want to start traveling too.
Social Media
Facebook. Instagram. Twitter. You name it. Backpackers want to stay connected with family and friends. You want people to see how happy you are during your travels. Because their likes and comments will boost your confidence and urges you to continue traveling even if you badly misses everyone back home. Ah. Yes. You miss everyone too, even that crazy person who likes to spread outrageous rumors about you.
Photo Editing
Photo Editing
You are taking your time to decide which photo to post and find the right the filter to make up with your crappy photography skills. Did I not tell you not to take selfies so you won't have to spend so much effort on editing your photos? The landscapes can stand alone. So #NoFilter can be real.
Read Books
Into The Wild. Eat Pray Love. Paper Towns. Yes, the usual backpacker read at least one if not all of these books already. You may never admit it but you've probably read them twice because you're too bored and can't think of any other things to do while on the bus, train or plane. Or maybe you're just too lazy to go out of your hostel.
Listen to Music
You are a music lover now. You did not even know what blues was, now you're a Robert Johnson freak. And you can sing a long with most of the songs on your sister's playlist. She'll be proud of you. Blame the bus driver for playing weird local songs that forced you to listen and appreciate Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber more. Hey, deny it all you want, but I know you are singing their song in your head.
Watch TV Series/ Movies
Movie lovers. TV Series addict. Yes, you have time. You've got a lot of time. You probably watched twice as much movies and/or episode while traveling than when you were at home.
Learn to Fold
Playing cards are everywhere. Trust your street vendors. Lazy night. New friends. But you don't want to tell them about your whole life story or maybe you can over a card game. Ha. I know. It's weird. So yes, maybe you can talk about your travels. Or how stupid your government is. You get to know people over card games. Believe me, you may even hear the most ridiculous conspiracy theory from a guy who's losing so bad in Texas hold 'em. Uno is perfect, you won't need breathalyzer.
Foosball (Table Soccer)
No. You did not know how to play this game at all but that was a long time ago.When you were just stuck in one place. But look at you now, you are killing it. It could be for a bottle of beer, a shirt or just the bragging rights that you won over some drunk girls. Kid at heart, eh?
Playing cards are everywhere. Trust your street vendors. Lazy night. New friends. But you don't want to tell them about your whole life story or maybe you can over a card game. Ha. I know. It's weird. So yes, maybe you can talk about your travels. Or how stupid your government is. You get to know people over card games. Believe me, you may even hear the most ridiculous conspiracy theory from a guy who's losing so bad in Texas hold 'em. Uno is perfect, you won't need breathalyzer.
No. You did not know how to play this game at all but that was a long time ago.When you were just stuck in one place. But look at you now, you are killing it. It could be for a bottle of beer, a shirt or just the bragging rights that you won over some drunk girls. Kid at heart, eh?
Beer Party
You cannot say no to a party boat guy nor to the charming pub crawl leader. You aced beer pong when you were in high school. And you are confident you can handle this too. You are not into parties but you cannot just stay inside your room while the whole hostel is having fun. It's a disease. You get infected as soon as it starts.
You cannot say no to a party boat guy nor to the charming pub crawl leader. You aced beer pong when you were in high school. And you are confident you can handle this too. You are not into parties but you cannot just stay inside your room while the whole hostel is having fun. It's a disease. You get infected as soon as it starts.
Thinking
You've read about this right? But tell you what, you'll do this more when you're traveling. This is the part when you can tell if you've really moved on. The time when your conscience gets back at you. Or ask yourself why are you running away.This is where you realize you deserve better. There are good and bad people everywhere. Still life is beautiful.
Sleep
This is the first on the list of Things Backpackers Do. Everything will lead into this. Sleep like a king. Act like you never knew what Circadian Rhythm is. You can do this all day all night and no one would mind. Go wherever, do whatever you want, this is what traveling means after all.
There is always a twist in the story. But we all want a happy ending.
This is the first on the list of Things Backpackers Do. Everything will lead into this. Sleep like a king. Act like you never knew what Circadian Rhythm is. You can do this all day all night and no one would mind. Go wherever, do whatever you want, this is what traveling means after all.
There is always a twist in the story. But we all want a happy ending.
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