backpacking
The Best Camping Gifts For the Person Whose Instagram Is Full of Nature Pix
We've got ideas for every nature-lover, from camping obsessives and hiking nerds to runners and outdoor wine-drinkers.
What Travel Is Like When You’re Not a Rich White Kid
For those of us who didn't grow up with foreign holidays and parent-funded gap years, going abroad can seem all too daunting.
The Best Camping Tents for Under $100, From Basic to Ginormous
Don't blow your paycheck just to crash in the woods. The best tents from REI, Coleman, and more are waiting for you to assume your woodland throne.
How This Guy Traveled From Singapore to Canada Without Flying
He's currently busy with uni life but in 2018, Ganesha Balakrishnan was hitchhiking and couch-surfing his way across the world.
When Falling in Love While Backpacking Turns Into an Abusive Relationship
Travel blogger Lucy looked like she was living a fairytale romance overseas, but she was trapped in a violent relationship. Her case isn't unique.
Which Type of Backpacker Are You?
From actual mountaineer to the hostel warrior, there’s so many personalities to choose from.
Things You Learn About Yourself and Podcasts When Driving Across Australia
Get ready to love red dirt.
Why This Mom Retraced Her Missing Son’s Steps Through Peru
Jesse Galganov was last seen on an epic backpacking trip through the mountains in October 2017. More than a million dollars has been spent searching for him since.
People Told Us Their Weirdest Road Trip Stories
"I hope you don’t mind if I take a little detour" is the last thing you want to hear when you're hitchhiking.
Nine Backpackers Rushed to Perth Hospital in Suspected Mass Drug Overdose
At least four are in Intensive Care.
We Asked People for Their Wildest Hitchhiking Stories
"Apparently I blacked out with my knife in my hand, and my friends kept hitting me. We all had the same fear of death."
Dear Aging Backpacker, Have You Become a Douchebag?
Traveling at 19 is wild and innocent. But one day you turn around, and you're no longer 19. You're just traveling with people who are.