How To: - Flashpacker HQ https://flashpackerhq.com Inspirational travel photography and stories for the independent traveler. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:47:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.1 How to Handle Illness When Traveling Abroad https://flashpackerhq.com/how-to-handle-illness-when-traveling-abroad/ https://flashpackerhq.com/how-to-handle-illness-when-traveling-abroad/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:49:38 +0000 https://flashpackerhq.com/?p=1078 I had grand plans at the start of this new year – weekly blogging, 365 days of photos and more.  Of course, I only made...

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]]> https://flashpackerhq.com/how-to-handle-illness-when-traveling-abroad/feed/ 6 Flashpacking New Zealand with Stray – Final Days & Kiakoura https://flashpackerhq.com/flashpacking-new-zealand-with-stray-final-days-kiakoura/ https://flashpackerhq.com/flashpacking-new-zealand-with-stray-final-days-kiakoura/#comments Tue, 13 Sep 2011 09:48:37 +0000 https://flashpackerhq.com/?p=978 The last few days on the bus were mostly filled with scenery instead of activities.  We woke up in Dunedin and had a long drive...

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]]> https://flashpackerhq.com/flashpacking-new-zealand-with-stray-final-days-kiakoura/feed/ 5 HOW TO: Choose Your Travel Destination https://flashpackerhq.com/how-to-choose-your-travel-destination/ https://flashpackerhq.com/how-to-choose-your-travel-destination/#comments Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:56:48 +0000 https://flashpackerhq.com/?p=278 Close the guidebook and open your mind – the first step to choosing a destination is to spend some time thinking about what kind of...

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]]> https://flashpackerhq.com/how-to-choose-your-travel-destination/feed/ 7 Is there such a thing as the perfect travel partner? https://flashpackerhq.com/the-perfect-travel-partner/ https://flashpackerhq.com/the-perfect-travel-partner/#comments Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:21:20 +0000 https://flashpackerhq.com/?p=259 You’ve decided you’re going to travel for three months and instead of traveling solo, you’ve decided you want to travel with a partner.  Who’s it...

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]]> https://flashpackerhq.com/the-perfect-travel-partner/feed/ 4 Are flashpackers solo creatures, or do they travel in packs? https://flashpackerhq.com/are-flashpackers-solo-creatures-or-do-they-travel-in-packs/ https://flashpackerhq.com/are-flashpackers-solo-creatures-or-do-they-travel-in-packs/#comments Wed, 17 Nov 2010 10:17:28 +0000 https://flashpackerhq.com/?p=238 Do I go it alone?  With a friend?  As part of a group? This is a question of primary importance for your trip and will...

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]]> https://flashpackerhq.com/are-flashpackers-solo-creatures-or-do-they-travel-in-packs/feed/ 14 7 Reasons why it is imperative you stay in a hostel! https://flashpackerhq.com/7-reasons-to-stay-in-a-hostel/ https://flashpackerhq.com/7-reasons-to-stay-in-a-hostel/#comments Mon, 11 Oct 2010 13:25:46 +0000 https://flashpackerhq.com/?p=119 Hostels are the ideal place for the flashpacker to lay their head.  However, instead of sleeping in a dorm room with five other people, flashpackers...

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]]> https://flashpackerhq.com/7-reasons-to-stay-in-a-hostel/feed/ 27 Traveler’s Warning: Counterfeit Chinese Currency https://flashpackerhq.com/travelers-warning-counterfeit-chinese-currency/ https://flashpackerhq.com/travelers-warning-counterfeit-chinese-currency/#comments Sun, 12 Sep 2010 06:31:50 +0000 https://flashpackerhq.com/?p=92 Backpackers, flashpackers and other long-term travelers have to be on their toes when it comes to safety and security issues on the road.  Obviously, not...

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]]> https://flashpackerhq.com/passports-insurance-visas/feed/ 3 Flashpacker Defined! – The evolution of the Backpacker https://flashpackerhq.com/flashpacker-defined/ https://flashpackerhq.com/flashpacker-defined/#comments Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:52:17 +0000 https://flashpackerhq.com/flashpacker-defined-the-evolution-of-the-backpacker/ There are numerous references to the term “Flashpacker” floating around the net and it's high time we set a solid definition to this new way of travel. After all, how can you call yourself a flashpacker if you aren't really sure what it means?

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