I just don't like the idea of staying in hotels. It's just too easy. You can eat your western food, stay in your western style room and basically never learn about the country. Travelling by foot or by bike, not knowing where you will spend the night forces you to make connections...
Plus there is something thrilling about becoming a wanderer. Just travelling. I am just thrilled by the idea of travelling alone, with my backpack, being totally free. With, of course all the risk it implies...
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