Tag Archives: Backpacking
Being Prepared For Backpacking Around The States

Being Prepared For Backpacking Around The States

by in Guest Bloggers

This is a guest post by Felicity Hannah. Thousands of people go backpacking across America every year to learn about the rich history and heritage and immerse themselves in the culture as they travel from one city or state to the next. Here are a few helpful hints and tips for anyone keen on going [...]

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Budgeting Your RTW

Budgeting Your RTW

by in RTW

This is the third post on a RTW planning series. Figuring out how much a round the world trip is going to cost is one of the most important things when it comes to planning a realistic and fun trip.  While there is no single way to address this, since everyone travels in a different [...]

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Deciding where to go on your RTW

Deciding where to go on your RTW

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This is the second post on a RTW planning series. You have the inspiration to do a RTW, right?  Why not turn it into something tangible and real by starting the planning stage?!  This is the overwhelming stage, as you’re going to be digging into books, blogs, articles, guides, and websites that have all the [...]

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So you want to go on a RTW…

So you want to go on a RTW…

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This is the first post on a RTW planning series… Round the World (RTW) trips are a growing trend in the travel industry. 
Everyday people are realizing that taking an extended RTW journey can be a reality. Whether it is because of the inspirational stories on many RTW blogs, the plethora of available planning resources [...]

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And The Round The World Goes To…

And The Round The World Goes To…

by in Round The World

Those of you who have followed this blog for a while and interact with me through facebook might know already that I’m planning to do a Round the World (RTW) trip starting early next year.  I’m really excited about this since it will be a huge thing in my life… I’m literally leaving everything behind, [...]

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X-Mini Review and Giveaway

X-Mini Review and Giveaway

by in Reviews

During my trip in Guatemala I was contacted by X-mini for a review on their X-mini HAPPY speaker.  Without thinking it twice I said yes because I already knew how these little speakers perform and how good they are.  Funny enough, I was contacted just after I returned from my stay at a remote eco-lodge [...]

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Bangkok, Thailand

10 Things To Do On Khao San Road

by in Destinations, Thailand, Tips

Khao San Road, a small road located in Bangkok’s metropolitan area, is the backpacker central in Thailand.  Budget travelers are drawn here thanks to all the cheap accommodation, drinks, food, crazy atmosphere, and the unmistakable party and laid back scene. Love it or hate it, this small street is full of things to do, so [...]

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How to Prepare a Travel First Aid Kit

How to Prepare a Travel First Aid Kit

by in How To, Tips

I’m pretty sure that packing a first aid kit is not one of the first things that comes to mind when getting ready for an upcoming trip, especially if you want your backpack to be the smallest and lightest possible.  Packing light is one of the things every backpacker looks for, but being safe and [...]

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Help Can Come In Strange Ways

Help Can Come In Strange Ways

by in Honduras, Personal Experiences

Flop… bang… bam… splat! What the hell did just happen? I’m face down, laying in the grass.  Several stone steps below me lead to the base of the pyramid temple. As I slowly analyze my current situation, I realize that I have fallen several steps from the top of one of the Mayan Temples of [...]

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Dealing with Loneliness on the Road

Dealing with Loneliness on the Road

by in Backpacking, Personal Experiences, The Travel Effect

“Are you by yourself?” This is one of the most common questions I get in almost every single trip I do.  Most of the time it is the first form of interaction I have with another traveler as I’m sitting in the plane waiting to depart. More often than not I travel by myself, so [...]

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