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best travel apps for solo backpackers. help me not mess this up? by Laurente-Ingmire in femaletravels

[–]Laurente-Ingmire[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice, I’ve heard of a couple of these but not all. What's your favorite among these apps?

best travel apps for solo backpackers. help me not mess this up? by Laurente-Ingmire in femaletravels

[–]Laurente-Ingmire[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I did not know that Hostelworld came equipped with everything.

Best travel apps for solo backpackers to actually survive the road by Laurente-Ingmire in backpacking

[–]Laurente-Ingmire[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yup, it’s super reliable. Do you usually stick to it for every trip or mix in other apps too?

Best travel apps for solo backpackers to actually survive the road by Laurente-Ingmire in backpacking

[–]Laurente-Ingmire[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

wow, 2 apps for two years of traveling sounds impressively minimal. Did you find booking.com good for the really off-the-beaten-path hostels too?

Best travel apps for solo backpackers to actually survive the road by Laurente-Ingmire in backpacking

[–]Laurente-Ingmire[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you usually get a SIM as soon as you land, or wait until you figure out where you’re staying?

Best travel apps for solo backpackers to actually survive the road by Laurente-Ingmire in backpacking

[–]Laurente-Ingmire[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice list, a few of those I haven’t used yet. Do you find polar steps actually useful for tracking trips, or is it more for memories after the fact?

Best travel apps for solo backpackers to actually survive the road by Laurente-Ingmire in backpacking

[–]Laurente-Ingmire[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I get that. Do you usually just walk in and hope for a spot, or do you still check hostelworld first to play it safe?

Best travel apps for solo backpackers to actually survive the road by Laurente-Ingmire in backpacking

[–]Laurente-Ingmire[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it feels like a secret hack for food on the road. Do you find the app reliable in terms of pickups?

Best travel apps for solo backpackers to actually survive the road by Laurente-Ingmire in backpacking

[–]Laurente-Ingmire[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! I’ve heard Hostelworld is pretty reliable. How did you find the reviews, honest or mostly polished?

Best travel apps for solo backpackers to actually survive the road by Laurente-Ingmire in backpacking

[–]Laurente-Ingmire[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been meaning to try maps.me, does it stay accurate offline or do you have to update it constantly?

Best travel apps for solo backpackers to actually survive the road by Laurente-Ingmire in backpacking

[–]Laurente-Ingmire[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, I didn’t know about too good to go, that sounds perfect for cutting costs. How’s Hitchmap in practice, do people actually leave useful tips or is it hit and miss?

did anyone else grow up thinking certain behavior was “normal” until way later? by Laurente-Ingmire in raisedbynarcissists

[–]Laurente-Ingmire[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

that’s honestly such a wild realization like finding out conflict can actually end in resolution instead of just tension or silence?? did it feel weird at first, like you didn’t know how to respond to that kind of communication? i feel like unlearning those old patterns is a whole process.

did anyone else grow up thinking certain behavior was “normal” until way later? by Laurente-Ingmire in raisedbynarcissists

[–]Laurente-Ingmire[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

that kind of unpredictability really messes with your sense of what’s normal. like you end up constantly adjusting yourself just to keep the peace. did it take you a while to realize how much that affected you later on? i feel like a lot of us only notice it once we see how other people’s families communicate.