Comments on WIBlog - Travel News from Where I've Been: Q&A: Why Backpacking Isn't Just For Hippies

I'm very excited, finally I decided to travel to B...

2010-02-25T03:52:37.413-06:00

I'm very excited, finally I decided to travel to Buenos Aires next spring for one year. I was looking for a Buenos Aires real estate agency that would help me find a nice property in Palermo which is were I decided to stay after reading about the diferent neighborhoods.

4:19, don't hesitate to quote us in your blog. Jus...

2009-12-28T11:18:30.701-06:00

4:19, don't hesitate to quote us in your blog. Just make sure to link back to this original post. Also, we do have a Twitter -- follow us @whereivebeen. Thanks!

I want to quote your post in my blog. It can? And ...

2009-12-25T04:19:49.903-06:00

I want to quote your post in my blog. It can?
And you et an account on Twitter?

Hey, backpacking is fun! I mean, you are close to ...

2009-12-15T16:52:20.183-06:00

Hey, backpacking is fun! I mean, you are close to the nature, you really get to the extreme, you have to do everything by yourself. It is a hell of an experience. Anyways, renting apartments every once in a while is not a bad idea. Last year for example, I had an apartment rental buenos aires which turned out to be very nice. Two completely different things, but each one has its own appeal.
Cheers,
Kelly

this such a great read. very informative. i especi...

2009-12-10T13:30:54.701-06:00

this such a great read. very informative. i especially loved the experiences living with strangers in hostels and couchsurfing, i once asked a backpacker if he wants to hang out in the bar with the rest of us staying in the hostel, he got really mad. wtf. but it was really funny. hope to read more of your stories.

whatisabackpacker -- thanks for your feedback and ...

2009-12-02T16:38:02.023-06:00

whatisabackpacker -- thanks for your feedback and posting the link to your site. I will be sure to check it out! :)

Katy Lynch
Community Manager
www.whereivebeen.com

Thanks so much, guys, for the feedback! Discover...

2009-12-02T16:36:16.736-06:00

Thanks so much, guys, for the feedback!

DiscoverOhioTravel - thanks for the insight on backpacking in Ohio. Feel free to leave more suggestions for our users here. :)

Trisha - I totally agree with you on the point you made regarding having the proper equipment before you go backpacking. You HAVE to be prepared for any and every situation - especially for the more challenging backpacking destinations.

Katy Lynch
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Dear Author blog.whereivebeen.com ! I am sorry, t...

2009-12-02T16:05:22.905-06:00

Dear Author blog.whereivebeen.com !
I am sorry, that I interfere, but it is necessary for me little bit more information.

Such an enjoyable post, big kudos. I was drawn in...

2009-12-02T09:16:24.239-06:00

Such an enjoyable post, big kudos. I was drawn in by the stereotypes of backpackers and was pleasantly surprised.
quote unquote shawn "Not all backpackers are 21 year old potheads"
Amen to that. Backpacking is diversifying, its evolutionising. This cliche characterisation of old is no longer applicable to the general backpacking market. From flashpackers to silverpackers, the mix is healthy, the ingredients remain the same......seeking that road less traveled and an adventurous open minded spirit.

Keeping it fresh at http://whatsabackpacker.blogspot.com/

Thanks for this post, it was once again an enjoyable read.

Great article. It opened my eyes about backpacking...

2009-11-24T18:44:15.241-06:00

Great article. It opened my eyes about backpacking even more. And I sure recommended it to my friends to have a read right away.
I have to agree that Cambodia & Thailand are great places to have backpacking experiences. Though my country is not really far too different with them, I too had many new interesting experiences in those countries.
And here's a bit about traveling in my country, just in case you're wondering www.indohoy.com

:)

Vira

I agree with the previous commenter - there are ma...

2009-11-24T12:20:44.923-06:00

I agree with the previous commenter - there are many great trails here in the US for beginners to learn the ropes on - with hundreds of National Parks and State Parks pretty much everyone can find somewhere close to get their feet wet exploring with a backpack and an open mind.

I'd only add that if you're not an experienced backpacker, spend time speaking with someone who is in order to make sure you start out with equipment that's right for you, and so that you can be as prepared as possible for what you'll encounter.

Great article on backpacking! Don't forget that th...

2009-11-24T11:40:17.979-06:00

Great article on backpacking! Don't forget that there are great backpacking opportunities in what some might consider some unlikely places right here in the U.S. Ohio is filled with great hiking trails, including the 1,445 mile-long Buckeye Trail.