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Choosing Your Hotel Is Just As Important As The Destination

July 21, 2021 by Brooke Verlini

Everybody loves summer for two specific reasons; cooling off and going on extravagant vacations, both options which have become increasingly possible with the world slowly opening up. However, despite our dreams of traveling like a celebrity this …

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Ethical Travel: Making Your Adventures Socially Conscious

July 16, 2021 by Bonnie Rush

It can be easy to feel bad when you decide to travel to certain places in the world. Some of the most beautiful locations across the globe are also some of the poorest, with people …

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Need Couple Time? Check out These Travel Tips to Save on Bucks

September 22, 2021June 19, 2021 by Bonnie Rush

Traveling on a budget as a solo traveler is hard enough, so imagine doing that as a couple. That’s twice the amount of money you have to spend on airline tickets, food, and accommodation. Things …

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Temporary Living: 4 Hacks to Reduce Costs in Your Home

September 22, 2021June 11, 2021 by Bonnie Rush

Moving to a new home can be an exciting feeling, especially for your first time. The event signals that your independence, freedom, maturity, and responsibility. It will feel like starting a new chapter in life. …

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Post-pandemic Road Trip Reminders

March 27, 2021 by My Travel Backpack

Everyone has been missing road trips these days. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are left at home to keep the virus from spreading further, while a number of us are staying in …

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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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Moving to a New City: How to Get Comfortable Fast

September 22, 2021January 19, 2021 by Bonnie Rush

People often find stepping out of their comfort zone a terrifying thing to do. They do not know what to expect or how to act during unfamiliar situations, which is why they often surround themselves …

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Living Abroad: How Does a Foreign Student Adjust in a New Country?

January 9, 2021 by Bonnie Rush

Moving to a foreign country for whatever reason is difficult, especially if there is a language barrier. However, it can be more challenging for students who are going abroad on their own to study.  It …

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Should I Fly Commercial or Private?

November 19, 2020 by Bonnie Rush

That is the question: should I fly with a commercial airline or on a private jet? This article will explore the advantages of the different types of air travel to determine which one might be …

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How to Make Familiar Local Adventures More Exciting

September 22, 2021October 21, 2020 by Bonnie Rush

As we grow older, our lives settle into familiar, predictable routines. The inexorable passage of time makes each similar day blend into one continuous stream of monotony. When older people look back, their most vivid …

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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 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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