Do you know anyone who has gone backpacking? It’s a type of travel that is low-cost and independent, often meaning no fixed plans regarding accommodation or destination. 【小题1】 Traveller typically fill a backpack with life essentials, like clothing, plus anything extra needed for adventure. The stereotypical (刻板印象的) view of a backpacker is someone in their 20s, keen to tick off items on their bucket list. 【小题2】You’re about to find out that anyone can backpack,

Last year,my best friend’s parents retired at age 65 and set off on a 630-mile trail along the southwest coast of England. Each carrying a 15 kg backpack, Mike and Lorraine hiked along cliffs,explored golden sandy beaches and even cycled. For accommodation, they didn’t pre-book but stayed in whatever they could find on the day, which varied from Bed & Breakfast to camping in fields full of sheep. 【小题3】

Backpackers are also known for travelling with little money, but few begin with as little as Othmane Zolati from Morocco. In 2015, he embarked on (开始) an almost four-year journey, but he started out with just $80. He zigzagged (曲折前进) across 24 countries on the African continent and filmed his experience, aiming to show the world the diversity and beauty of Africa, all on a shoestring budget. He said that he often had to do odd jobs and rely on the kindness of strangers to be able to afford to keep travelling. 【小题4】South Africa was Othmane’s final destination and, on reaching it, he said, “It was one of the best moments in my life. It made me know that if you fight for something, you really stick to that goal...then you will reach it.”

【小题5】If you want to travel, you can, no matter your age or budget!