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Planning

Pre-trip planning, saving, more saving, and other logistical considerations.

  • A hiker looks toward Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park, WA (photo: Susan Flynn, Unsplash).
    How to Plan a Safe Mountain Trip: Hiking Safety and Staying Connected
  • Yoga class (photo: Woody Kelly, Unsplash).
    Slow Travel and the Rising Hushpitality Trend
  • Family unpacking camping gear on a road trip (photo: ronstik, iStock).
    Snacks, Smiles, and Sanity: Family Travel Tips That Work
  • Driving through the Himalayas on a motorcycle (photo by Anand Yadav, Unsplash).
    The Best Types of Vehicles for Reaching Remote Destinations
  • Your #Vanlife Dreams vs. Reality: Before You Hop on The Van Wagon (photo by Rodnae Productions, Pexels).
    Van Life Dreams vs. Reality: Before You Hop on The Van Wagon
  • Eco-lodge in Puntarenas, Costa Rica (photo: Hilda Weges, iStock).
    How Translation Services Help Travel Brands Attract International Customers
  • Car camping in Oregon (photo: Makenzie Cooper).
    4 Best Places to Camp in Oregon
  • A family fishing together (photo: Derek Owens, Unsplash).
    A Complete Checklist for Planning the Perfect Family Fishing Trip
  • Max in the Car
    7 Safety Tips for Traveling with Dogs
  • British Airways plane
    London Airport Guide: How To Choose the Right Airport
  • A woman exploring Essaouira, Morocco (photo: Louis Hansel, Unsplash).
    No More Excuses: Exoticca's Black Friday Travel Sale Is On
  • A quiet village in England (photo: Jay Chen, Unsplash).
    Why Everyone Should Try Slow Travel at Least Once
  • Charity run (photo: Sherise Van Dyk, Unsplash).
    Balancing Life, Training, and Fundraising Without Burning Out
  • A female driver used a rental car checklist to make the most of her road trip (photo: pexels.com).
    The Ultimate Checklist Before You Pick up Your Rental Car
  • Visit the Tallinn Christmas Market on a winter holiday to Estonia (photo: Dmitry Sumin, Unsplash).
    The Joy of the Cold Season: How To Embrace the Magic of Winter Holidays
  • A woman unpacking (photo: Vitaly Gariev).
    The Homecoming Logistics: Moving Out of Storage and Settling Down Locally
  • Backpacking in Italy (photo: Daniele Franchi, Unsplash).
    Long-Term Travel: Managing Your Gear and Home Base
  • Dave at Ahu Tongariki on Easter Island (photo by Kelly Lemons).
    Why I'm Considering a Travel eSIM for Future Trips Abroad
  • A kayaker navigates a waterfall near Voss, Norway (photo: Rune Haugseng, Unsplash).
    How To Integrate a Kayak Trip Into a Multi-Day Backpacking Adventure
  • An eSIM plan makes it easy for tourists to take and share photos in Lisbon (photo: André Eusébio, Unsplash).
    7 Best eSIM Providers To Consider in 2025
  • A ship in the Bay of Kotor, Montenegro (photo: Rasmus Andersen).
    Cruise Guide for Backpackers: How Repositioning and Fly Cruises Can Open Up More Destinations
  • Airplane graphic.
    How Economic Trends Shape Airline Ticket Prices: Insights for Savvy Travelers
  • Woman with glasses laying in the trunk of a car (photo: Sam Manns).
    5 Tips for Travel with Eyeglasses and Contact Lenses
  • Train station in Budapest
    The Pro's and Con's of Various Modes of Transport
  • Trogir, Croatia (photo: Sergii Gulenok).
    How To Make a Boat Hire Part of Your Backpacking Journey
  • Redodo Lithium RV battery.
    How To Plan a Perfect RV Camping Trip in Fall
  • RV Boondocking
    How To Plan and Budget an RV Road Trip
  • A hiker in Spain checks his smartphone (photo: Bernardbodo, iStock license).
    How To Stay Online While Country-Hopping in Europe
  • Worldpackers
    Worldpackers Review: Find Work Exchange Opportunities Abroad
  • How To Travel The World & Keep Working
    Work Your Way Around the World
  • Co-working (photo: Marvin Meyer).
    Working on the Move: Three Things You'll Need
  • Bus in Iceland (photo: Juan Encalada).
    Is It Safe to Buy Bus Tickets Online?
  • Platinum Jets.
    Think You Can’t Afford to Charter a Private Jet? Here’s How to Book a Private Plane for Less Than You Think
  • Elephants in Chiang Mai (photo by paweldotio).
    5 Meaningful Volunteer Experiences for Backpackers This Summer
  • Summit of Helvellyn in the UK (photo: Matt Heaton).
    Tips for Traveling in a Group: How To Plan a Trip With Friends
  • Woman working on a laptop (photo by DoDo Phanthamaly).
    E-SIMs, VPNs, and Travel Tech: The Digital Nomad Toolkit for Newbies
  • Backpacker
    The Must-Have Travel Apps for Backpackers in 2017
  • Laptop
    7 Ways To Make Money on Vacation
  • Parking at San Francisco International Airport (photo: Dave Lee).
    3 Reasons To Drive Yourself To the Airport
  • Airplane wing
    The Pro's and Con's of Buying a RTW Ticket
  • Travel fund (photo by Tima Miroshnichenko).
    From Packing Lists to Payment Plans: How Travelers Can Stay in Control
  • Szechenyi Thermal Bath, Budapest (photo: Victor Malyushev).
    Studying Abroad in Spain? Try Eastern Europe Instead

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Dave at Ahu Ko Te Riku on Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Chile.

Hi, I'm Dave

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I've been writing about adventure travel on Go Backpacking since 2007. I've visited 68 countries.

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