How much does it cost to backpack Ethiopia?
What budget do you need for your Ethiopia trip? During my recent Ethiopia backpacking trip, I kept track of all expenses. Compared to Egypt and...
Is this the best backpacker tent? Review: Nordisk Telemark 1 LW
The search for the best backpacker tent
The last few years, I traveled with a tent. A tent offers you the certainty of a place...
9 reasons why scuba diving is fun and how it enriched...
You should never have too many regrets in life, but I truly wish I had discovered scuba diving sooner. I traveled past so many dive...
Is this the best lightweight sleeping bag for backpacking? Review: Nomad...
The search for the best lightweight sleeping bag for backpacking and hiking
Have you ever been cold while camping in the mountains? I have! I...
3 ways backpacking makes you a more responsible traveler
Responsible travel is booming. You read about responsible travel (a.k.a. sustainable travel or ethical travel) in the newspaper or on blogs, and travel organizations...
Responsible travel gear: Fjällräven
In recent years, my travels became more adventurous, more off-the-beaten-track and more focused on outdoor activities. For example, in these last two years, I...
Is this the best mountaineering backpack? Review Osprey Mutant 52 liters
This time I wasn't looking for a classic backpack, but I was on the hunt for a great mountaineering backpack to use on my...