I am travelling to Australia in May and really cant decide on a suite case or backpack.. HELP???

Question

Hi,
I am travelling to Australia in May and I am really stuck on whether to take a suite case or backpack, can anyone help me make my decision?

I am only 19 and style conscious. I am also only 5'4 and weigh just under 8 stone so I feel I may get very tired and achy from a backpack but then I think maybe a suitcase wont be as practical.

I am not planning on going on big trecks and hikes. I am planning on staying in hostels and maybe rent some places as I have a 12 month working visa. 

I'm swaying more to a big leopard print suitcase at the moment and I have a lot of things I wish to take.

Another questions, I have a Google Tablet which I am thinking of taking to Sype my family and friends, its only worth &pound;100, should I get it insured or not, or not take it at all and just use my phone?

I really hope someone can help me, I leave in under two months and this is my only concern ahah

Thanks

Meg x

Answer

If your going to go down the east cost like a lot of travellers do, your probably need a back pack. If you bring a suit your probably find your self being the ONLY one with one. 
Of course if your planning on jumping hotels then sure bring a suit case if you wish. 
Good thing about back packs is you don't tend to over pack. Carrying around a lot of stuff while moving from place to place can result in losing it. 
For me going from England you want to pack as light as possible as its gets extremely expensive with the flights. 
It depends what your after really. Fashion or convenience?

I would take the tablet. For entertainment purposes as well as Skyping friends. I'm glade I took mine. I didn't insure mine when I went. Bit risky I guess.

I am travelling to Australia in May and really cant decide on a suite case or backpack.. HELP???

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