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allover	Nov 5 2009, 11:01 AM Post #1
Voyager Group: Members Posts: 66 Joined: 17-November 08 From: Hamburg, Germany Member No.: 259043 Nominate me as a Local Expert	Hey everyone, I'm planning on traveling around the world for a year or maybe two, starting next summer... So here is my plan: Starting somewhere.. Ending up somewhere No I'm not quite sure yet which countries I will travel to, that's why I have some questions.. I would like to take a around the world ticket and travel to maybe 3 to 4 countries (continents).. Is it possible to backpack in the Caribbean? Are there small ferries or something like that from island to island? Boats for tourists that I would be able to take? Is it possible to find a job in some hotel for some days? Maybe just cleaning dishes? Is it save to travel the islands alone, sleep in a tent most of the time (is it even allowed)? Looking forward to some answers...

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henrycalhoun51	Nov 5 2009, 12:02 PM Post #2
Wayfarer Group: Members Posts: 40 Joined: 9-September 09 Member No.: 335781 Nominate me as a Local Expert	As far as the jobs I know some areas are really struggling right now, and lots of people tend to try this. I have heard it is best to plan ahead some where you may stop and call and ask if you can work, or if they know of anyone that is hiring... Better to be prepared if you want to work some.

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allover Backpacking in the Caribbean Nov 5 2009, 11:01 AM

henrycalhoun51 As far as the jobs I know some areas are really st... Nov 5 2009, 12:02 PM

kilgiraffe Hi! :) There are no designated island-to-isla... Nov 5 2009, 02:33 PM

jeremystravels Getting the logistics of airfare from one island t... Nov 5 2009, 03:47 PM

allover You may also have fun crewing on private boats if... Nov 6 2009, 03:59 AM

kilgiraffe As far as I'm aware camping isn't illegal ... Nov 6 2009, 04:15 AM

kilgiraffe Okay just did a spot of research here - apparently... Nov 6 2009, 04:28 AM

jeremystravels I know cruising isnt want you are looking for, but... Nov 6 2009, 08:01 AM

allover As far as I'm aware camping isn't illegal... Nov 8 2009, 11:26 AM

jeremystravels I just saw this link posted on twitter a minute ag... Nov 10 2009, 11:06 PM

allover I just saw this link posted on twitter a minute a... Nov 11 2009, 01:14 AM

kilgiraffe Hm! Didn't know about a few of those, very... Nov 11 2009, 06:25 AM

kris i would concentrate on getting through just a few ... Dec 13 2009, 04:34 PM

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