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Planning

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

  • Hikers walking along a scenic trail in Zion National Park
    How To Plan a Road-To-Trail Weekend Without Overdoing It
  • Traveler using a smartphone on a cobblestone street in a European city
    How To Save Money on Data While Backpacking Europe With an eSIM
  • Traveler with backpack presenting passport at airport check-in counter
    Visa Planning Isn't Hard, Until You're the One Stuck Rebooking Flights
  • RV storage unit packed with camping and road trip gear
    How To Prepare Your Vehicle for a Long Road Trip (And What To Do After)
  • TEFL teacher helping a student with an English lesson in Thailand
    How TEFL Can Turn a Backpacking Trip Into a Life Abroad
  • Woman working on a laptop (photo by DoDo Phanthamaly).
    E-SIMs, VPNs, and Travel Tech: The Digital Nomad Toolkit for Newbies
  • A female traveler on a boat in Thailand (photo: Te lensFix).
    Surefire Strategies To Take The Stress Out of Traveling
  • Remote workspace setup while traveling.
    How To Stay Organized While Traveling and Working Remotely
  • Backpacker uses iPhone trekking mountains Asia (photo: lzf, iStock).
    How To Use Your iPhone Internationally Without Extra Fees
  • Young woman using Wi-Fi at a capsule hotel is convenient, but it’s also one of the biggest digital security risks backpackers face (photo: Franci Leoncio/iStock).
    The Digital Security Essentials That Every Backpacker Needs
  • How To Approach Language Learning as a Traveler
  • The yellow WHO international vaccination card (photo: Markus Winkler, Pexels).
    The Bureaucracy of Freedom: A Practical Guide To Managing International Paperwork for Long-Term Trips
  • Winter camping gear and snowshoes (photo: iStock).
    Seasonal Gear Swaps for People Who Live on Trails
  • 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
  • Antarctica cruise (photo: Christian Pfeifer, Pexels).
    The Case for Fly Cruises: Why They Might Just Be Perfect for Your Next Trip
  • Moving abroad as a couple marks the start of a new adventure (photo: Cameron Cox, Unsplash).
    Moving as a Couple: What To Know Before Moving to a New Country
  • A woman booking travel online in Thailand (photo: Olezzo, iStock).
    Safe Travel Booking Online: Preventing Harmful Redirects While Searching for Flights and Hotels
  • A cruise ship in Greece (photo: Shai Pal, Unsplash).
    Fly Cruise Adventures: Travel by Air and Sea
  • 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

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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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