Looking back on our adventure, there were some items we definitely could have done without in our Osprey Packs. We took way too many first-aid supplies and never even used those expensive lightweight travel sheets.
Read MoreI know Santorini isn’t typically thought of as a budget-friendly destination, but even two budget-conscious backpackers were able to pull off five days in this Greek paradise. The island was more expensive than most of the cities we visited, but we found some easy ways to cut costs. Here’s how.
Read MoreOver the last four months, my backpack and I have become pretty good friends. She and I have traveled up mountains, down dark streets, over oceans, and across countries—that sort of an adventure really makes you close.
Read MoreIceland was the first destination on our five-month international backpacking trip. We spent 12 days getting sprayed by waterfalls, searching for natural hot springs, making friends with Icelandic ponies, and camping our way around the island's Ring Road.
Read MoreChris and I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Innsbruck and I wish we could have spent more than three days exploring this colorful Austrian city.
Read MoreToday we traveled from Budapest to Vienna.
Our morning began by the oh-so-exciting chore of packing up our backpacks. It’s been five days in the same apartment and we’ve forgotten how to be organized so our stuff is spread out all over the place. Checkout from our Airbnb is at 10:00am and we want to run out for breakfast first.
Read MoreNorway offers endless opportunities for drenching yourself in fresh mountain air and epic Scandanavian scenery, but three hikes in particular stand out from the rest: Preikestolen, Besseggen Ridge, and Trolltunga. These trails are easily accessible and offer everything an adventurer could hope for, including challenging terrain, unique landscapes, and views that are on a whole new level of unreal.
Read MoreIceland has been on our bucket list for a handful of years, so I knew we were in store for some spectacular scenery. Still, there’s no way I could fully anticipate just how big, beautiful, and diverse this island really is. Driving around the Ring Road has been an amazing experience and I am so happy to have had the opportunity to visit this place.
Read MoreIt’s already been three weeks since we flew away from Hawaii and left the life we know and love. We have fully transitioned into the world of limbo—no home, no full-time jobs, and no definite plans for the future. It's definitely a bit overwhelming, but most mornings I wake up feeling completely invigorated and ready to be inspired by a new day.
Read MoreBack in April of 2015, Chris and I had the opportunity to spend 11 days exploring the South Island of New Zealand. I was completely amazed by the beauty of the country—i's honestly one of the most stunning places I've ever been to
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