For those who are always planning to go hiking, climbing, camping, or do any other outdoor activity, outdoor magazines are indeed a great treat. While you are planning your next trip, there are certain periodicals about hiking and outdoor activities that that can be a great resource. A monthly subscription of any … Read more
Cities offer big things: big activities, big skyscrapers, big menus from the local restaurants, and generally big hearts from the people welcoming tourists in their towns. Backpacking across a city (Paris? Amsterdam? Rome? Auckland?) is going to be one of the most exciting adventures of your entire life. It’s not a surprise … Read more
When some people think of backpacking, what immediately comes to mind 50+ pound packs, wild nature or urban encounters, and long walks suitable only for fit men and women. While that might be true in certain aspects, there are ways to hack your backpacking journeys to make life a bit more … Read more
If you’re planning to go on a globetrotting journey and don’t happen to have a fortune, chances are you’re basically going to be relying on hostels as your primary accommodation. In this modern day and age, hostels have loads of cool amenities, from on-site libraries to bowling alleys to swimming pools. Many … Read more
The way you wear a backpack matters a lot because it can become a source of pain if you do not carry it the right way. If you do not wear your backpack properly or carry it for a long time without resting, it might lead to problems like back pain, shoulder … Read more
A ramble on an adventurous trail, a stroll across a street in Vienna, or a night stay in Rome’s most lively hostel – it all seems magical until things go awry. And as experienced as you might be regarded as a backpacker, one thing will always hold: Risks are inherent away from … Read more
Traveling on a low budget while gaining a lot of great experiences and having fun along the way is what backpacking really is all about. For planning your backpacking trips there are a number of great web sites that can help you plan out your next adventure. Here is a list … Read more
A beginner backpacker may have many things going on in their mind like “what to pack?”, “where to go?”, “where to stay?” etc., and if you are one of them, then don’t worry, we have prepared a guide for you that includes the best backpacking tips. Don’t consider outdoor backpacking too … Read more
Norway is a larger-than-life destination and the core of its appeal to backpackers and travelers is amazingly simple: it’s one of the most beautiful places on Earth. From watching the sun rise on a 5000-year old glacier to enjoying the stunning views of Fjordland as you get up in the morning, Norway … Read more
If you would have told me last year that I would have volunteered to chaperone my son’s senior trip on a cruise to the Caribbean, I would have said you’re mental. I don’t like boats and always turn 50 shades of green whenever I’m on any kind of water vessel – even … Read more