Category Archives: Backpacker

The Best Backpacker Hostels In South America – We traveled light, said yes to as many adventures as possible, made lifelong friends and saw things we only dreamed of. We did all this while traveling on a budget, often sleeping in rooms full of bunk beds.

To make your trip amazing, we’ve put together the following guide to our favorite hostels – the best of the best we’ve come across while backpacking South America.

The Best Backpacker Hostels In South America

There you will find countless others who are also traveling on a budget, all on the adventure of a lifetime.

The 21 Best Hostels In Colombia

The camaraderie and friendship we experienced in these hostels was one of the most positive memories we took away from the trip. When you think about how amazing the rest of our trip was, it really proves how amazing our experience at these … Read the rest

Backpacking Africa: A Comprehensive Guide – The Ultimate Safari Packing List for East Africa: What We Packed in a Backpack for 3 Weeks in Africa!

I must admit, I spent more time thinking about what to pack for our three-week safari adventure in East Africa than I care to admit. I was very deliberate about every item we packed, because it felt like we had to be. This was my third trip to East Africa and what I love about it is that it is so diverse. It has beaches and mountains and savannas and everything in between! On this trip, we went gorilla trekking in Uganda, took several safari game drives in parks in both Uganda and Tanzania, and spent relaxing days on the beach in Zanzibar. And we did it all packed in backpacks because we had several short plane flights because we were told limited bag sizes … Read the rest

The Ultimate Guide To Backpacking Festivals – The 2019 music festival season is fast approaching. This is the right place for you if you have decided to camp at a festival. When it comes to celebrations, I’m a planner type A. When I went to Coachella 2017, I was naturally nervous. What do I need to bring? What should I get? What is the cost of this trip? What should I bring? These questions flooded my mind, and I’m sure yours. Camping at festivals is easy and can make your festival experience more enjoyable. Camping at festivals is a great way to meet new people, have fun and enjoy the facilities. It will be easy to find the best camping experiences for you.

The first step is to get the camping passes you need. Coachella requires you to purchase a camping ticket separately. This can be divided into a group. … Read the rest

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