Since its been an article that I feel close to my heart. I've decide to also write an article about it, following the flow and sharing my experiences.
Date a Girl who Backpacks (Travels). Date a girl who rather save up for weekend trips or 3rd world countries rather than only luxuries countries out there for their branded handbags and what-not. Of course, its also once in a while that they want to get pampered in those countries. But that lies not her priorities. She may just grab whatever is comfortable to wear and has no make-up on her face, but lies a mind that can take your places and an open heart who does her best to accept you for who you are, as long as it does not overstep her beliefs and principles.
Date a Girl who Backpacks (Travels). You'll recognize her by the bagpack she always carries. On it is the collection of anything related from the countries she traveled to. It could be badges, tags, bus tickets, photos, the messages from friends met in hostels and more. And in the bag, a roll of toilet paper, a box of biscuits, a bar of chocolate, a bottle of water which are essential for survival - just in case her daring adventure lands her in a place of unknown. And her most precious possession: a zip lock bag which contains her handphone and passport. So people at least know who she is when 'found'
Yes, a girl who travels and knows that any moment of time could be her last, but to enjoy the moments as if it is so. Trekking through unknown forest trying to find her way from point to point. Trapped up on a mountain with no transport to ferry her down. Hitch-hiking along a deserted roadway. Clambering on the top of the bus clinging onto the luggage rack for her life down the narrow mountains. This is just the tip of the iceberg. For all this, she thanks God for bringing her safely home each time. Hence, Nothing much takes her by surprise, she understands that such things are part of life and it cannot always be smooth sailing. But that you need to handle the situation now and then and learn from it. She is dependable and will ride through difficult times with you - as long you also put in effort.
Date a Girl who Backpacks (Travels), because when you are with her, You'll realize that even though she's traded in the black market on the streets of Cuba, witness gun shots in Mexico, she still retains the humility that is the mark of a real backpacker.She knows she is blessed to be able to travel to a lot of places, but she is humbled by the face that the world is still a big place and she's only seen a small part of it. And that with this blessing to travel to a lot of places, and witness issues of the world, there is a responsibility to share the awareness and to do something for them.
When you meet a girl who Backpacks (Travels), ask her where she has been and what's she going to do next. She'll appreciate your interest and probably invite you to join her. When she does, Don't think twice, do. Nothing bonds people better than traveling. On your trips, you will both see each others best and worst traits , and you can then decide if she's worth fighting for.
Its easy to date a girl who backpacks (Travels). She won't want expensive gifts. You can buy her an inexpensive ticket to a nearby state/country for the weekend, and she'll be more than happy to take you the highest point to see sunset, or go to the famous street stalls to eat. To her, its the thought that counts and the heart of sincerity.
You can also buy her little things that she forgot to buy herself.; that water pack with a carabiner that can be attached to her bag, a head rest that can be blown up that will allow her to sleep better on the trains, or a backpack cover, or money belt.
You can make mistakes with a girl who travels, and you can be as idiosyncratic as you can be - that even though she does grumbles - she still laughs at it with you. And at times when you lose your way - even though she does grumbles - she will still tag alongside giving you suggestions.
Is the girl who backpacks (travels) worth it? Yes, she is. So when you find her, keep her. Don't lose her with your insecurities and doubts. Because when she says she loves you, she really does. Afterall, she has seen so many things, met so many people, be thankful that she had chosen you and not the bloke she met while whitewater rafting, or while traveling.
Find a girl who backpacks (Travels). Love her, Date her, and Marry her, and your world will never be the same.
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