Whether you’re having a year out between studies, taking a sabbatical from work, or you’re just heading away on an adventure of a lifetime, backpacking is the perfect way to explore the world. If you’re off on an extended trip to foreign climes, the likelihood of an incident occurring that’s outside of your control could be pretty high. But who would you turn to if something happened while you were thousands of miles from home?

Most people spend their holidays sleeping in a hotel and travelling using taxis. However, there are lots of other ways you could spend your time. That is especially the case if you enjoy nature. You could head off into the wilderness and go camping. You could find woodland or mountainous retreats where there are lots of other like minded people. The possibilities are endless!