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Be Prepared for the Beehives: The Yan Shui Fire Work Festival

Feb 14, 2012 at 3:00 pm in Adrenaline and Extreme, Cultural Experiences, Taiwan, Urban Backpacking by Nate Harper · 5 Comments »

The God of War, and also an adept businessman

Be Prepared! This is sound advice for nearly any occasion. On a backpacking trip it usually means bringing enough food, water, and warm clothing. On a deep sea fishing trip it could mean carrying an adequate amount of sunscreen or filling the cooler with at least a week’s worth of beer, even if the trip is [...]

by Patricia GW

Conquering the Paris Metro

Aug 30, 2011 at 8:59 am in Adventure Travel, Urban Adventures, Urban Backpacking by Patricia GW · 3 Comments »

I was deposited at the Chatelet metro station with my large backpack sagging on my shoulders, wearing a straw cowboy hat that read “Je t’aime Charles de Gaulle Aeroports.” My clothes were disheveled from a sleepless night across the Atlantic, and my look must have screamed AMERICAN TOURIST to the impeccably dressed French women who [...]

by Jennifer Choban

Five Things You Should Know About Pushing Your Backpacker Lifestyle into Middle-age

Sep 6, 2010 at 7:23 pm in New Zealand, Travel Tips, Urban Backpacking by Jennifer Choban · 6 Comments »

I recently read an article on travel website about the advantages of traveling when you’re older. It had some good points, but overall I found it disturbing. The “older” author was 28. Twenty-eight! I’m not in my twenties…or thirties. But I still go schlepping around with a backpack whenever I get the chance. Here’s what [...]

by lewis2009

Love and Sex and Backpacking

Nov 27, 2009 at 10:15 pm in Travel Tips, Urban Backpacking by lewis2009 · 1 Comment »

Having been on the road since January 2009, I’ve got to say I’ve pretty much seen and experienced a lot of it. Now I’m traveling with the girl I love and I couldn’t be happier. Whether you are looking for a few hookups, or something deeper, here are some tips that might get you what [...]

by lewis2009

Top 10 unique tips for a cheap holiday or backpacking experience

Nov 7, 2009 at 8:17 pm in Budget Travel, Urban Backpacking by lewis2009 · Leave a Comment »

Top 10 unique tips for a cheap holiday or backpacking
experience
10. Don’t be boring! A holiday should not only be about relaxing, it should also be about challenging yourself to grow by experiencing and interacting with true local people as much as possible. Staying in a hotel and hanging out with other tourists is not only [...]

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Backpacking on the cheap: The real way to get Cheap Flights

Oct 22, 2009 at 8:30 pm in Budget Travel, Urban Backpacking by lewis2009 · 2 Comments »

CHEAP BACKPACKING/CHEAP FLIGHTS:Stick your tongue out at high flight prices

I think most people are aware of the discount flight websites like whichbudget.com etc etc, but what most people don’t know is that this should only be a starting point for you.

by Michael Falk

How to Pack a Backpack – 7 Tips from the Happy Camper

Oct 12, 2009 at 5:40 pm in Backpacking, Camping, Travel Tips, Urban Backpacking by Michael Falk · 1 Comment »

When planning a camping or hiking trip, correctly packing your backpack can really make a difference. Start

by Michael Falk

Backpacking with a Guitar – Travel Guitars

Sep 28, 2009 at 9:44 am in Backpacking, Camping, Featured, Urban Backpacking by Michael Falk · 4 Comments »

Don’t leave your music behind!! To often I find myself on a backpacking trip and realize I wish I had my guitar

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Are you a Flashpacker?

Jul 3, 2009 at 1:53 am in Urban Backpacking by Gear Up and Play · 1 Comment »

Flashpacking is a backpacking trend based on former shoestring travelers’ ways. Born of those hostel-going backpackers that lived on nothing on their early journeys and have now become successful, the movement is a mix of technology and frugality.
The typical flashpacker is in their mid-to-late 20s or early 30s, and is a young professional worker. They [...]

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