Europe is a dream destination for many backpackers: dozens of countries, simple border crossings, rich cultures, and endless hostels with new friends. However, there is a lot that goes into making ...

Backpacking Europe is viewed as a rite of passage for the young. You stay at hostels, ride overnight trains, and make impulsive decisions based on your limited budget and endless curiosity and energy.

Backpacking has become one of the most fulfilling ways to explore the world. Whether you’re traversing jungles in Southeast Asia, hiking across South America, or wandering through quiet European ...

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Each summer, Emily Davenport spends days at a time hauling heavy loads through the White Mountains of New Hampshire. She sleeps on the ground. She returns to civilization pocked with bug bites and ...