Category Archives: Backpacker

Backpacker Chronicles – Offline Travel Guides: Many of our itineraries are now available in PDF format! Take our travel guide with you on your next adventure!

If you want to spend two weeks in Thailand, this itinerary is for you. We’ll take you across the country to visit some of the most beautiful places my homeland has to offer – from the historic cities of Ayutthaya and Chiang Mai to the stunning natural beauty of Kanchanaburi and Khao Sok. Enjoy a little relaxation and adventure in Krabi, and this itinerary has it all.

Backpacker Chronicles

In this guide, you’ll find all the information you need to plan the perfect trip, including the best places to visit, how to get around, where to stay, and more. Without further ado, here’s a two-week backpacking itinerary in Thailand. Let’s first take a look at the route we want to take on the map … Read the rest

How To Plan A Backpacking Trip Around The World – I remember the first time I decided to travel by backpack. At the time, I did not know much about the outside and realized that a backpack was not something you could “wing”. You just have to be more discriminating with the help you render toward other people. It can be overwhelming to plan, especially if it is your first time. Below I talk about how to plan a baggage trip! These are the steps I use almost all the time to get to the backpack. This post will help you feel confident and ready to go out! Enjoy!

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How To Plan A Backpacking Trip Around The World

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The Best Backpacker Communities Online – Stay up to date on great deals and innovative products from small, cottage and ultralight outdoor brands. Plus get 10% off your first purchase!

The vast expanse of the Internet is home to a disorganized mess of information on ultralight backpacking. While there is a ton of great information online to consume, starting in the right places will save you a huge amount of headaches. GGG is always the best place to buy your UL gear (duh!), but here are some great places to deepen your understanding of the art of being ultralight!

The Best Backpacker Communities Online

The Ultralight subreddit is a wonderful place to learn, ask questions, and generally enjoy the weirdness of the Ultralight community. From gear reviews and tips to tricks, tips, and random ideas, there’s a lifetime’s worth of information to rummage through. The best part of r/Ultralight? All … Read the rest

Budget Adventures: Backpacking Journeys – Whatever your personal definition of adventure, it requires a plan. Let’s go ahead and get into adventure planning and see the best guide for your backpacking trip in 2022-2023.

Everyone has their own idea of ​​adventure. An exciting trip could involve hiking up a mountain or simply camping 30 miles from your hometown.

Budget Adventures: Backpacking Journeys

Many people have discovered backpacking all over Europe (with one small backpack) traveling every few days, staying in hostels, meeting new people around the world, and overall exploring and adventuring.

How To Train For Hiking & Backpacking Trips

Other travelers travel to Central America, exploring rainforests and eco lodges, as well as seeing alpacas and seeing the ancient Incas of South America.

When people travel backpacking style, they are often alone, in partnership or with a group of friends. When most people think of adventure, some associate it … Read the rest

Backpacking Europe: Itineraries For Every Budget – Europe, how we love you! If you’re reading this, you’re probably thinking about a longer European adventure, and we’re so happy for you! Having completed 6 months of full-time travel in Europe and numerous other trips to various regions on the continent, we are uniquely qualified to offer a little advice and a few suggestions! We encourage you to do plenty of research, including reading blogs like ours, before you start planning your adventures. Check out some recommendations below, where we would go if we visited Europe for 3 months, and some suggested itineraries for you to check out!

3 months is not as long as you think.. don’t try to fit it all in! Yes, 3 months seems like a lot, and it is! However, Europe is vast and despite the temptation to tick off every one of your ideal destinations, we … Read the rest

Backpacker Diaries – A journey from my routine in France, through my life as a backpacker, to the discovery of a new home at Casa Kayam Hostel in Guatapé, Colombia. How I became a world backpacker and how my experience brought me to Colombia. Who am I?

Hello fellow travelers, my name is Hugo, 26 years old, born on earth, within French borders. After a degree in Tourism Hotel Management, I spent a lot of time working in medium-high category restaurants/hotels around Europe such as Crete, Corsica and France. This time in these fast-paced environments didn’t suit me well and is the main reason why I started backpacking.

Backpacker Diaries

At the end of 2016, I took my first steps in South Africa as a solo traveler and never looked back. After two months and for several reasons, I switched continents and moved to Southeast Asia for about 7 months. … Read the rest

Global Vagabonds: Backpacker Memoirs – When you purchase something through one of the links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Welcome to the ultimate guide for travel bloggers and travel enthusiasts! Are you eager to start the exciting journey of branding your travel blog but overwhelmed by the endless possibilities? In this carefully curated blog post, we present you with a treasure trove of travel blog name ideas that will spark your creativity and inspire your adventures.

Global Vagabonds: Backpacker Memoirs

From catchy alliteration to clever wordplay, we’ve got it all covered. But that’s not all – we’ll also share basic naming tips, guiding you to create a blog name that captures the essence of your browsing spirit.

What Gear Did Cheryl Strayed Use While Hiking The Pct?

So grab your notebook, get ready to be inspired, and let’s dive into this interesting collection of travel blog … Read the rest

How To Deal With Backpacking Emergencies – Accidents happen. You can get lost or injured while recreating outdoors. Search and rescue can take hours or days depending on factors such as weather conditions, capacity and resources if you are lost or injured. Being prepared for an emergency improves your ability to respond quickly to a situation. It’s important to practice your plan before you leave so you and anyone joining your adventure know what to do in case of an emergency. Remember, each trip and activity may have unique requirements so you may need to modify your outdoor emergency plan to fit your trip.

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How To Deal With Backpacking Emergencies

Use the trip planning guide to plan a great adventure and avoid some common mistakes that can lead to … Read the rest

How To Travel Off-season As A Backpacker – Last weekend, my longest backpacking trip was just a few nights. During these trips I was with my boyfriend and he carried a lot of burdens. Lazy, but true.

So when I signed up to join a group of friends and strangers for a 4-night backpacking trip to Lost Coast of California, filling my package was a whole new animal. It turns out that backpacks are great for the untidy – you have no choice but to slow down and evaluate every little thing you need.

How To Travel Off-season As A Backpacker

This is an honest assessment of what I borrowed / borrowed, what I will take next time I meet Problems and things I will leave at home.

The Best Winter Travel Gear Of 2023

I am not an expert backpacker – these are just beginner tips. Also, this article … Read the rest