Ultra Light Backpacking Tips There’s a saying among backpackers… “Be comfortable during the day or comfortable at night.” What is Ultralight Backpacking? Ultralight backpackers do almost anything possible to reduce their Base Pack Weight – the weight of...
Boondocking Equals FREE Camping! In today’s episode, we learn all about boondocking: what is boondocking, who can boondock, where you can boondock and how to find boondocking sites. You’ll also learn boondocking etiquette plus some helpful tips to make sure that you...
Bikepacking 101 : Your Guide to Bikepacking Adventure What is Bikepacking? Think of bikepacking as backpacking on your bike! You will be carrying everything that you need, which often includes your ‘bed’, ‘house’ and ‘kitchen’ : think air mattress and sleeping bag,...
How to Avoid the Crowds on the El Camino de Compostella Approximately 400,000 people do the El Camino each year. The French Way is the most popular of the routes to Santiago in Spain, where the relics of Saint James are said to be buried. About 180,000...
Hike Israel’s Long Distance Trail! Consider hiking the length of Israel, from the Lebanese border south all the way to the southern coast’s Eliat and the Red Sea! This 683 miles/1100 km trail takes you through breathtaking mountains and deserts, showcasing...
I spent several months exploring most of the Balkan states of Croatia, Bosnia, Serbia, Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro and North Macedonia. Learn about this fascinating and complicated region as well as my favorite tips for independent travel wherever you are...