Where would you go on an International Trip in 2009 ?
Backpacker magazine asked its readers the same question and in the March 2009 Issue of Backpacker page 10, provided the results of their survey. a) Where would you go ? Top 3 – 45% said New Zealand would be the first choice, 16% Europe and 15% Australia. b) What international mountains top your life list ? Top 4 – Canadian Rockies, New Zealand southern Alps, Swiss Alps, Scottish Highlands, c) Would you hire a guide – 38% said yes, 62% no, d) What inspires you to travel to a foreign country for a trekking vacation ? Top 5 answers in order – Scenery, discover different/exotic trails, explore different cultures, visit iconic treasures and get away from the daily grind. e) What activites are you most interested in foa multi-sport vacation – trekking, kayaking or paddling, wildlife watching, mountain biking, mountaineering, road cycling. What would you do ?
The March 2009 issue of Backpacker also features Travel like a Pro tips at home, en route, arriving, health, on trail and going to extremes and the world’s best unknown treks. They include -1) Pyrenees Traverse, France, 2) Cape Wrath, Scotland, 3) Zillertal Alps, Austria , 4) Tongario Northern Circuit and Heaphy Track, New Zealand , 5) Cordillera Apolobamba, Bolivia, 6) Overland Track, Australia , 7) Sarek National Park, Sweden, 8) Rolwaling and Khumbu Valleys, Nepal, 9) Polar Route, Greenland, and 10) Simien Mountains National Park, Ethiopia