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In a recent podcast interview, I was asked, “What advice or tips do you have for beginner backpackers?” You can imagine the difficulty of encapsulating nearly 20 years of experience into a sound bite, ...

Normally at this time of the year, I am hustling along some absurdly long trail, trying to get from one end of the country to another at three miles per hour. But my wife and hiking partner, Tina, ...

Backpackers are not just travellers – they’re calm, composed, practical, and resourceful. And even if you’ve never done it before, don’t worry. With the right tips and tricks, you’ll be navigating ...

One can wonder why backpackers do what they do. After all, they go to a lot of trouble, and sometimes expense, to find a place where they can sleep between two trees or lie on the ground. And winter ...

Heather Balogh Rochfort, the woman behind the adventure blog JustaColoradoGal.com, was once a dance specialist whose interest in nature fell well short of obsession. But now she’s the author of ...

As the world becomes more interconnected and accessible, the dream of long-term travel and adventure is within reach for more people than ever. From backpacking through Southeast Asia to trekking ...

I get a lot of questions about what kind of gear I use when I’m backpacking, and what I’d recommend to other people. Below is a look inside my backpack. I'll talk more about this gear and tips for ...

Claire Sturzaker, a solo backpacker, has been to 40 countries, and she often travels for free. Sturzaker saves on accommodation by pet-sitting and participating in work-exchange programs. She also ...

Backpacking has become one of the most fulfilling ways to explore the world. Whether you’re traversing jungles in Southeast Asia, hiking across South America, or wandering through quiet European ...