Safety Tips For Women Who Want To Go Backpacking Alone

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A lot of backpackers say that solo backpacking is one of the most enriching experiences they’ve had while traveling. While guys can do this with relative ease, it’s a different story for women in general. If you’re planning a solo backpacking trip, here are a few safety tips to follow.

First, solo traveling doesn’t mean you are always on your own. The fact is, you will always be surrounded by people. A lot of these people are fellow solo backpackers as well, making it easier to make friends because of these dynamics. And with new friends come perks like saving money by sharing meals or booking a tuk-tuk for 2 instead of just 1.

If you’re uncomfortable staying in dorm rooms but want to experience life inside hostels, some hostels offer private rooms as well. And always check the reviews of your hostel in terms of security and the overall experience of previous customers.

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Lastly, don’t carry too many valuables. For travelers, material objects don’t matter as much, but may still attract the wrong people. When going out, bring just enough money and leave any expensive jewelry.

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Michael Jordan: A Quick Profile Of Basketball’s G.O.A.T

Countless things have been written and discussed about Michael Jordan, deemed the Greatest of All Time, the living legend who single-handedly defined what basketball should be all about. Jordan led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA championships.

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Born on Feb. 17, 1963, Jordan dominated the sport from the mid-80s to the late 1990s. He is no less than the most decorated player in the NBA with his five regular-season MVPs as well as three All-Star MVPs and maintained a number of profitable ventures ranging from a stake in the Charlotte Hornets and corporate sponsorship with Nike to endorsement deals with the likes of Gatorade and Hanes.

Known for nicknames “Air Jordan,” “His Airness,” or simply “MJ,” Jordan played shooting guard and small forward positions. He was born in Brooklyn, plays right-handed, and is 6 feet, 6 inches tall. He retired from basketball three times: in 1993, fresh from his third consecutive NBA championship, in 1998, after his second three-peat, and in 2003, at the age of 40. He pursued baseball as well and played for a minor league team for a year.

Many sports fans and spectators believe there will be no one else like Jordan, but in his book, MJ is quick to say: "There is no such thing as a perfect basketball player, and I don't believe there is only one greatest player either … I built my talents on the shoulders of someone else's talent. I believe greatness is an evolutionary process that changes and evolves era to era.”

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