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How to Pack a Backpack for Long-term Travel

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When planning for a long-term, low-budget backpacking trip , the bag on your back is an important resource and lifeline when navigating in a foreign environment—think of it as a portable home, like a tortoise’s shell. The items in your backpack will sustain you for the duration of your adventure, and it is no wonder that many travellers make the mistake of packing too much with them and overloading their bags. The key to a pleasant backpacking trip is to pack lightly and efficiently. What kind of Backpack? You can budget frugally during the trip; however, invest good money in a sturdy and moderately lightweight backpack . Choose a backpack with an internal frame and opt for one with a rectangular shape, since backpacks with curved edges have less internal volume. Depending on how many items you plan to bring, choose a pack with between 60 to 80 litres of internal volume. Before you buy the backpack, try it on your body to ensure that adjustable shoulder and hip straps will keep the bac

Things to Do in Singapore

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Here are a few ideas of fun things you might like to see and do during your visit to Lion City.     Be colourful in Chinatown Most versions of Chinatown the world over are colorful and vibrant, but this is as close as you’re going to get without actually being there! Locals meander around, mingling with tourists, with street food and traditional restaurants, ideal to check out the local seafood and other cuisines; chili crab is a must-try!    Nocturnal safari fun Singapore Zoo during the day is fun and packed with life-like enclosures, making you feel like you’re within the animals’ own habitat, however, the night safari is a definite must-do. Bushwalk trails, tram safari, as well as the fun and educational Creatures of the night show will fill your evening with a difference.    Adrenaline-fuelled fun at Universal Studios Cutting edge rides, shows, and interactive entertainment is as standard at Universal Studios , and if you fancy a change from city life, and a chance to