Welcome back to the Realistic Backpackers Podcast, where the girls discuss Abi’s sober journey over the last couple of years, and how that’s played out while travelling.  This week's topic is backpacking, a general overview and tips for planning your trip. Discussing the perception of backpacking, a new wave of backpackers, and making sure you’re doing exactly what YOU want on your trip, and not listening to others opinions.  The girls discuss how to plan your trip along with things to do before going and how having some flexibility with your route can end up with the most amazing experiences.  Wrapping up with a discussion on backpacking culture and must bring items.  This week’s chaotic story brings it right back to the girls' first bonding moments, a gutter in Bangkok and an acoustic experience, enjoy!  Helpful Links: Connect on Instagram:  Shireen: ⁠@shireenaroundtheworld_⁠ ;   Abi: ⁠@abi_chapman⁠  Connect on TikTok: ⁠@therealisticbackpackers