Going away to South America for two months - should I take my laptop or not?
Travelling into Venezuela for one day, then staying in Colombia, will probably go through Brazil but only to get to Bolivia. I am just wondering if I should take my laptop or not. I'm backpacking. Would you? I guess I'm worried about having to constantly worry about it if I take it. When I went there last month I took a cheap watch and camera for fear of being mugged. I could do without the hassle, but I needed to be able to access my online banking and also to a lesser extent my emails.
Packing & Preparation - 4 Answers
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Answer 1 :
No too much bother having to carry it and worry about it. Your better off just getting internet acess in a public place when you need it!
Answer 2 :
it depends if you you like the laptop that much if you do what the heck bring it if you don't just leave it
Answer 3 :
My policy when backpacking is to never take anything I can't afford to lose. I don't want to stress about leaving it my hostel, or worry whether someone will swipe my bag at the bus depot. Is it really necessary to your happiness? Will it add to your travel experience or will it distract you? Will you be spending all your time on Facebook rather than learning Spanish and experiencing the amazing things South America has to offer? Internet cafes are plentiful and these days most hostels have internet as do many libraries, etc and it's either free or cheap. Personally I wouldn't take it but that's just me. I don't even take my iPod because I want to live in the moment when I'm travelling and for me that includes the sounds around me. Besides, it's extra weight and do you really want to drag around unnecessary weight? I try to keep my pack under 10 kg. Whatever you decide to do, have a blast!
Answer 4 :
in colombia you can get a comcel mobile with the whachamacallit for the computer, with sim card for 1 wk costs about $50 then you can renew your subscription, I haven't renewed it yet so I don't know how much for now
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