backpacking Travel Articles

 
5 Top resources for the first time solo traveler
5 Top resources for the first time solo traveler First time solo travelers have lots of questions and doubts. Nicolas De Corte provides five resources which can help solving them.
10 Things Backpackers Do But Don’t Often Talk About
10 Things Backpackers Do But Don’t Often Talk About Many backpackers love to remind you how green, tolerant, ethical, understanding, and open-minded they are, but some of that tends to go out the window in real life. Kaila Krayewski shares 10 observations of on-the-road hypocrisy here.
The Evolution of a Traveller
The Evolution of a Traveller Most of us who are hooked on travel tend to have a very predictable journey through distinct stages. Lucy Corne reminds us of that by spelling out just how we travelers tend to "evolve" in our careers.
Car-less Camping in the U.S. – Joys, Foibles, and Helpful Tips
Car-less Camping in the U.S. – Joys, Foibles, and Helpful Tips Paul Belz knows from experience that campers who do not use cars can get to some remote and beautiful parts of the United States.
Is Flashpacking Killing The Art Of Backpacking?
Is Flashpacking Killing The Art Of Backpacking? Flashpacking has been the new buzz word in travel for some time now, Paul Dow looks at why flashpacking isn't quite as glamous as it sounds when it comes to traveling the world.
10 Backpacker Stereotypes You’ll Meet on the Road
10 Backpacker Stereotypes You’ll Meet on the Road None of us ever neatly fit broad national stereotypes, but you have to admit that sometimes each of us comes close. Amy Heading takes a humorous look at how things would look if it were easy to sort us all out by country.
9 Weird Things You Miss When You’re Not on the Road
9 Weird Things You Miss When You’re Not on the Road Those who have traveled extensively can probably think of some obvious things they miss about it, but Lucy Corne instead gives us a list of things you miss that you might not expect.
CouchSurfing: Tips for a Smooth Experience
CouchSurfing: Tips for a Smooth Experience CouchSurfing is a non-profit organization to help connect travelers and hosts and it's getting more popular every day. Katie Hammel is a pro and she shares her expert advice on how to make it a successful experience for everyone.
What to do When You’re Broke Overseas
What to do When You’re Broke Overseas Running low on money while you are traveling is a common problem. Luke Nye has been there so he's collected up his best advice for handling the situation.
Indian People Don’t Do This Sort of Thing, Or Do They?
Indian People Don’t Do This Sort of Thing, Or Do They? Is it possible for my mother to be right? Are there no other Indian people being Vagabonders out there like I plan to be? I go on a quest for the truth.