Online Travel Communities
Backpacking can be a confusing lifestyle at times. Well, most of the time, but the seasoned traveller knows to just roll with the punches, everything works out in the end. The seasoned traveller has also been introduced to online travel communities.
“So, what’s that?” You ask your computer screen, thankful that no-one else is witness to your admission of rookie travel status. Well, basically it’s an online collective of people and information who, like you, are looking for the best deals, the cheapest travel and the hottest new must-see destinations. There’s also travel blogs, chat rooms and messaging boards helping you to make new friends.
Here’s just a sample of what’s out there waiting to be discovered.
BootsnAll.com
The independents. These guys are all about promoting independent travel and getting you out there trying new things. With 40,000 members, 100,000 traveller stories, 30 travel based websites, 12 newsletters there’s a wealth of information just waiting for you.
TakingItGlobal.com
The Activists. If you’re looking for travel with a purpose, these are your guys. TakingItGlobal are connection youths who want to get involved in improving their global community both politically and environmentally. They’ve done the leg work and found you a host of international organizations to make it easy to find programs that cater to your interests. There’s also a great community spirit where people voice their opinions in discussions, weblogs, articles and artwork all posted on the site.
MeetURPlanet.com
The Locals. This site is designed to connect you the traveller with the insight and eyesight of a local. You can scan through the many profiles on their site to find yourself a local host to help show you around. Or you can delve into the travel advice posted by those who know the towns and cities best so that you can head out on your own with that little added wisdom.
If you’ve got a travel community you think other backpackers need to know about pass it on to us at submissions@st-christophers.co.uk.
