Falling in Love with Cappadocia in Central Turkey
Brooke shares her love for Cappadocia in central Turkey, known for otherworldly landscapes, hot air balloons, and the cute town of Göreme.
Brooke shares her love for Cappadocia in central Turkey, known for otherworldly landscapes, hot air balloons, and the cute town of Göreme.
[O]ur shuttle bus dropped us on a dirt road in the dark, but we knew where to go into the rainforest because of the small planted lights that led the …
Brooke outlines four challenges all travelers face when planning to take the Trans-Mongolian train from China to Russia.
Brooke lays out her top 7 reasons to travel as a couple, versus going solo including both the practical and emotional.
During my years of travel, I have taken language lessons at three different language schools with two separate stints at the same one. Language learning is my preferred alternative travel …
Brooke highlights the popular tourist activities in five Ukrainian cities, including Kiev, Lviv, and Odessa.
In a Woman’s Guide to Using Squat Toilets, Brooke lays out everything female travelers need to know about peeing abroad.
Brooke takes a closer look at whether it’s possible to travel Australia on a budget, and offers practical tips to save you money.
For a man, packing birth control for long-term travel is easy. Pop a handful of condoms in your medical kit and one in your wallet, and you’re good to go. …
On my first trip to Kyrgyzstan, as soon as the weather started to get a bit warm, the people always talked about escaping to Lake Issyk-Kul, especially in August. I …
Ever since I was a kid, watching shows on the Discovery Channel with my dad — like the ones that talk about how the most dangerous and deadly snakes and …
Learn what it’s like to be an archeological digs volunteer from Brooke, who shares her experiences and advice from a month in Spain.
Brooke shares 7 alternative travel ideas, from yoga retreats and volunteering abroad to taking cooking classes.
People often think I’m joking when I say that I love the food in Kyrgyzstan. Compared to other Asian countries, I find it an absolute joy not to be confronted …
When it comes to talking about the hotness of the local population, male travelers tend to take the lead. I can’t tell you how often I have been surrounded in …
Brooke shares her advice for how to prepare for a cross-country train trip in Australia, including how to pack and what to bring.
Cultural differences and cost of living are just a few of the things to consider before becoming an American expat in Australia.
Brooke makes a strong case for backpackers to explore Central Asia with her top 7 reasons to visit Kyrgyzstan.
You’ve just finished trekking in Nepal for a week or riding trains across Russia for two. Your wardrobe has consisted of heavy Keen hikers, cargo pants and the same fleece …
From Dave: I’m excited to announce Brooke Schoenman will be joining the Go Backpacking family as of this month, and will henceforth be contributing on a weekly basis. I began …