When travelling for the first time abroad, or in an independent sense, as opposed to having been on a package holiday where you are looked after throughout, it is easy to take some basic steps that will help ensure both your safety and your enjoyment of your trip.

Travelling on your own schedule, and choosing the things you see and do, is an absolutely wonderful experience!

Nothing compares with the thrill of arriving in a new city, finding somewhere to say, and experiencing a new place, or going to a railway station and seeing what trains are listed, and just picking a destination.

I've backpacked in India, Russia, Turkey, Mongolia, China, and much of Eastern Europe, and it's an experience I would recommend strongly to anyone. A bit of basic research and preparation will make your journey a lot better.

So make the most of it, and stay healthy, fit, and safe during your adventures.



