The beautiful thing about backpacking: You don’t need expensive classes or years of experience to do it well. Whether you're into mountaintop views, starry nights, or heart-pumping ascents, all you ...

Backpacking trips have been something of a rite of passage for young people for almost 70 years. Whether you’re setting off around the world, or exploring a particular region, country, or city, taking ...

A surprising Mediterranean destination has just been crowned Europe’s ultimate hiking paradise, dethroning famous rivals like ...

Each summer, Emily Davenport spends days at a time hauling heavy loads through the White Mountains of New Hampshire. She sleeps on the ground. She returns to civilization pocked with bug bites and ...

Nepal is one of the cheapest countries in the world, which makes it an ideal destination for backpackers. The country is home to the Himalayan mountain range and many backpackers recommend hiking and ...

If you are thinking of taking a summer backpacking trip, now is the time to start planning. Regardless of the number of people embarking on the trip, not only will you need to pick that perfect ...

One of the main reasons India is thought to be one of the best backpacking destinations around the world is its affordability. It is extremely easy to travel around the country on a low budget. In ...