Posts Tagged with "Backpacking"
Traveling For The Unexpected
When I first began backpacking almost three years ago, I very often explained my love of traveling and seeing the world by the following phrase: “I love experiencing the unknown.” I often find it’s the unknown – or certainly the unplanned – events in my travels that stand out the most. It’s these experiences and [...]
Continue reading...5 Ways to Fund Your Travels Around the World Online
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Many long term backpackers and budget travelers choose to document their journeys around the world through travel blogs. It’s an excellent decision for many reasons; you learn from fellow travel bloggers, meet others who are share your passions, and occasionally are offered free travel. One logical step for many who write travel blogs is monetization. [...]
Continue reading...10 Fascinating Places I Traveled to in 2010
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
It’s hard to believe that 2010 is coming to a close – yet what a year it’s been for travel. In 2010, I inadvertently circled the globe. While not your typical RTW trip, my year was a fantastic mix of backpacking, working, and of course blogging. I met like-minded 20-somethings, experienced new things, was challenged, [...]
Continue reading...7 Reasons You Should Experience Backpacking in Thailand
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Thailand & Backpacking. The two go together like Sang Som & Coke. Is backpacking in Thailand easy? For the most part. Should you expect challenges? Definitely. If you want order, normality, and don’t want to be placed outside of your comfort zone, you probably shouldn’t visit Thailand. Expect language barriers. Expect that someone will try [...]
Continue reading...5 Travel Blogs You Should Be Following
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
I just finished catching up on my Google Reader feed – for anyone who isn’t using some sort of a RSS feed reader to keep up with your favorite travel blog posts, you should be. I do my best to keep up with travel bloggers on Twitter, but be it the time zone difference or [...]
Continue reading...7 Reasons You Should Write a Travel Blog
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Are you planning a trip around the world? Or perhaps you’re already living overseas and considering starting a travel blog? Maybe you’re stuck in an office somewhere, considering a trip backpacking around the world – saving, and one day soon you’ll make it happen? If you fall into one of these categories, you should be [...]
Continue reading...5 Ways to Travel Around New Zealand
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
So you’re considering a trip to New Zealand? Why wouldn’t you? It’s a country known for dramatic landscapes, friendly people, succulent lamb, and stunning vistas. There is something here on each island to please the thrill seeking backpacker, the wine sipping connoisseur, or lovers of the outdoors. It’s an excellent place to come to as [...]
Continue reading...7 Tips For Dealing With A Long Haul Flight
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Chances are, your Round the World trip will result in you taking off on a long haul flight to some far off destination. I prefer most methods of travel over airplane travel, but inevitably you’ll be forced to board a jet knowing very well you wont be going anyplace else for the next six, eight, [...]
Continue reading...Tips for Carrying Your Laptop on the Road (Reader Comments)
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Last week, I posted an update as to where I am currently at in my travels. It’s a busy time with job hunting, flat searching, and trying to get temporarily settled in Queenstown, New Zealand. I also offered up a challenge I had recently faced and asked for some insight from fellow backpackers. This was [...]
Continue reading...7 Challenges of Being a Backpacker
Thursday, May 20, 2010
There are plenty of blogs out there encouraging people to travel. I consider Backpackingmatt to be one of them. I believe in the importance of experiencing the unknown, learning about new cultures, meeting new people, and gaining a better understanding of this world we live in. It’s a big place, and I for one want [...]
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- An Open Letter to Twenty-Somethings in America
- On Top of the World: Climbing Ben Lomond in Queenstown
- 7 Must-Do Experiences for an Alternative Visit to Athens
- 15 Tips for Your First Experience Backpacking in Australia
- Confessions of a Backpacker: I’m in Love
- Go Green or Go Home: Tips for Being Eco-Friendly on the Road
- My 7 Links: The Best of the Journey
- Take a Hike: Top Spots for Sydney Walks
- Epic Queenstown New Zealand Day Trip: Hiking Mount Alfred
- 5 Tips for Finding Vegetarian on the Road
- Confessions of a Backpacker: I'm in Love
- An Open Letter to Twenty-Somethings in America
- On Top of the World: Climbing Ben Lomond in Queenstown
- Update, Looking Back, and Living and Working in New Zealand
- Climbing New Zealand's Iconic Mitre Peak (Photo Essay)
- 5 Tips for Finding Vegetarian on the Road
- 15 Tips for Your First Experience Backpacking in Australia
- Another Weekend in Paradise ... Snowboarding in Queenstown
- Epic Queenstown New Zealand Day Trip: Hiking Mount Alfred
- 7 Must-Do Experiences for an Alternative Visit to Athens
- Solo Female Nomad: When I lived in California I found it impossible to save enough to travel - so I changed that by moving. As a result I can live a bit more minimally, ...
- Claire Walsh: Hey Matt - excelent list I have just returned from a round the world trip and the non chain hostel is the best peice of advice. I stayed at a small ho...
- Jamie: Interesting Blog. When I booked a Jucy in NZ, I used www.travelsavernz.com. The offered the cheapest jucy prices by miles. I don't know how they do it...
- Audrey | That Backpacker: Looks like an epic climb! I think I would feel a little vertigo looking down!...
- Vagabonding Adam: A perfect blog post for any newbie blogger (Like myself) Whilst blogging success would be a real compliment and a benefit, I think it should come s...
- Jeremy Branham: Wow, those are AWESOME photos! I would love to explore New Zealand but some of those photos and climbs scare me a little!...
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