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How to Save Money on Your Next Extended Vacation

January 16, 2023 by My Travel Backpack

Differentiate wants and needs to reduce spending while on a vacation. Look for deals that you can use on your vacation. Consider looking for a rental property at your destination for your accommodations. Set a daily budget and …

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Moving Out? Assets that Need Special Considerations

June 2, 2022 by Bernard San Juan III

When moving to a new home, it is essential to properly research how to pack your household items and assets. This strategy will help ensure that your belongings are safe during transport and avoid damage. …

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The Budget Traveler: Three Reasons to Choose Long Layover Flights

September 22, 2021September 9, 2021 by Bonnie Rush

Most people are wanderlusts at heart. They desire to travel the world and witness differences between cultures first-hand. They want to expand their palates by having a taste of the unique flavors from every cuisine …

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How to Get Your Project Bike Finally Ready For Adventure: 3 Key Steps

July 9, 2021 by My Travel Backpack

Taking on a project bike is a fantastic idea. Once your custom bike is finished, you can transform any simple road trip into an adventure. It doesn’t matter if you’re staying local for your travels …

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4 Tips on How To Make Your Travels and Vacations More Enjoyable

May 28, 2021 by Bonnie Rush

There is no joy in a vacation without the proper framework and structure for having fun. You need to ensure that your vacation has all the elements of fun before setting out. It would help …

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What you Need to go Backpacking

March 4, 2021 by Bonnie Rush

Backpacking is the perfect way to hit an adventure trail with only the quintessential necessities on your back. With backpacking, you can go hiking or camping, allowing you to broaden your horizons in new environments …

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Survival in a Bag: Assembling Your Bug Out Bag

October 9, 2020October 8, 2020 by Bonnie Rush

Bug out bags go by different names: 72-hour bag, Go Kit, Bail Bag, Go Bag — but they all mean the same thing: a survival kit that will help you endure 72 hours in the …

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Top Gear You Need For Backpacking

August 4, 2020 by Bonnie Rush

Backpacking can be fun and exciting, however, it is certainly a trip that you need to be prepared for. This is why we have put together a list of some of the essential that you …

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How to Plan for Your New Life Abroad

June 16, 2020 by Bonnie Rush

Heading off into the sunset, leaving your old life behind is undoubtedly an appealing idea. Everyone loves a fresh start, so if you are looking for the ultimate in new beginnings, emigrating is the ultimate …

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A Winter Wonderland Escape in Svalbard

June 4, 2020 by Bonnie Rush

When you think of vacationing in the middle of winter, what comes to mind? Seeking out tropical lush places to defrost your cold toes? Sun-baked beaches to explore? Maybe, but just maybe you should also …

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Brooke Verlini

Brooke Verlini

Brooke caught the travel bug at the young age of 17. All alone with a worn out rucksack, she left their small family farm and set out to see the world. Reticent but intrepid, backpacking is now her way of life, and My Travel Backpack is an archive of her journeys across place and time.

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Bonnie Rush

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Bonnie likes to take things slow and has been wandering the globe since 2012. Her favorite places are those that leave her permanently unsettled. A sociology graduate and student of nature, she offers practical insights on how to make the most of traveling on a budget.


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Nikolaj took a gap year in 2015. Then it became three years of exploring Southeast Asia and doing odd jobs on the side. And he has no plans of stopping. When he’s not out hiking, cycling, or meeting new people, he’s in his hammock reading a book or writing poems.

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