I met Sonia first time at Tunis Carthage airport when she was heading on a solo trip to Peru. Sonia is a kind of person who always have a story to tell you, an advice to give. Let’s see what travel experiences she would tell us in this interview.

My main point of interest is discovering new cultures and live new traditions


Q: Hi, Can you present yourself in a few words?

SB: Sonia Belkaid backpack travel lover, my main point of interest is discovering new cultures and live new traditions. I like also taking portrait photographs.

Q: How many countries and independent territories have you visited?

SB: I have visited 45 countries in Africa, America, Europe, and Asia

Taj Mahal – Agra (India)

Q: What is the first country you have visited?

SB: My first country is France (and exactly the city of Marseille). I was 9 years old, with my mum and sister to visit my aunt studying there. It was a dream trip for me.

Q: What is the last country you have visited?

SB: My last country was for a business trip is Baghdad (Iraq). I was impressed by the kindness of Iraqi people and the beauty and charm of Baghdad even after the war and in a very low level of security.

Q: What is your next destination?

SB: My next trip should be Japan.

Machu Picchu which was one of the most amazing places I have ever visited.”

Q: What was the most amazing travel experience you have lived?

SB: It’s difficult to choose just one experience, as it’s always different. So if I have to choose, I would pick-up Machu Picchu which was one of the most amazing places I have ever visited.

Machu Picchu (Peru)

Q: Can you tell us about the most dangerous travel experience you have lived?

SB: I can’t say dangerous but it was kind of risky. And it was Iraq last March 2017.

As long as you can travel, discover, share experiences, learn about new traditions and ways of living… do it !

Q: If you have to pack only one thing in your luggage, what would it be?

SB: Definitely my camera.

Q: What are the first three things you do when you arrive in a new place?

SB: 1/Leave my backpack in the hotel. 2/Visit the area around. 3/see how to reach the place I planned for the day after.

Q: What ultimate advice can you tell people that are crazy about travelling?

SB: As long as you can travel, discover, share experiences, learn about new traditions and ways of living… do it !


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