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It is easier than ever to even book a bunk bed

International travelers who are on a budget are usually not ones to book lodging in advance. This is reserved, literally, for the luxury travelers who are afraid of losing out on their spa and poolside room availability if they wait too long.

This habit is now changing even for backpackers with the advent of helpful websites designed for budget travel. I remember backpacking in Southeast Asia, and every time the bus or train would roll into a new town there came the stressful routine of locating a spot for the next couple of nights.

Concentrate on this type of activity instead of running around town trying to find a home

For me, Lonely Planet was the guide of choice for locating a cheap hostel close to the drop off spot and close to the action in town. If the first option was full, which happens quite often, then sometimes a second or third choice is necessary. This running around sleep deprived with a full backpack on can really be a buzz kill. Sometimes you end up throwing in the towel and grabbing a cab to help find a place, which of course adds to the expense.

A third or fourth choice option when other places are already full

When I arrived in Siem Reap, Cambodia, the city was full for Chinese New Year as many Buddhists came from all over Asia to celebrate with a trip to the Angkor Temples. I sure wish I would have booked a backpacker accommodation in advance.

Instead of coming into town unprepared it is now relatively easy to book hostels and guesthouses in advance and save the worry for where will you eat dinner first or have your first beer. You can now read a book and relax on the ride in knowing you have a comfy place to stay just waiting for you.

Concentrate on this type of activity instead of running around town trying to find a home

Not only are these websites handy for when you are on the go, but they are also very handy for planning a trip. Consider a backpacking trip to Australia, you can check the best parks to go to and the site will automatically come up with backpacker options.

It used to be that you would pick the destination first and then worry about the lodging later. Now you can search for both simultaneously.

I know when I backpack; I like to stay at a variety of places from a hammock in the wilderness to a comfy hotel with a pool. After a couple of days without a hot shower and constantly on the run, it is nice to splurge and get a nice place. Certain backpackers will only stay at spots with certain amenities like a hot shower and air-conditioning.

The low end scale of backpacking accommodation

The great thing about booking your backpacker options online is there are a variety of options to choose from. You can find accommodations for campgrounds, caravan parks, cabins, and deluxe cabins all on one site.

Next time you are on the road to your next destination, consider booking a backpacking accomodation in advance. If you are a planner, do all the legwork ahead of time and create an itinerary with great backpacking destinations and places to stay to go hand-in-hand.

TT

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