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Escape The December Cold With These Sunny Destinations

July 29, 2020August 21, 2019 by Bonnie Rush

With winter fast approaching, it’s tempting to leave the office for a little R-and-R under a tropical sun, and with this winter predicted one of the coldest of the decade, it’s never too early to …

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Brisbane Lights from Kangaroo Point

4 Things That Make Brisbane The Quintessential Australian City

May 28, 2019 by Bonnie Rush

There are many reasons why a trip to Australia appeals to adventurous holidaymakers all over the world. First off, and most obvious is the incredible weather that is at its warmest when the rest of …

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London Bridge

Backpacking Around The Beautiful UK

May 10, 2019 by Bonnie Rush

Often when you think about backpacking, it’s Thailand and Australia which come to mind. But what about the beautiful areas of the United Kingdom? Whether you are from the UK yourself and have lived there …

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3 Of The World’s Greatest Natural Sights – And How To See Them

May 9, 2019 by Bonnie Rush

If you are a keen traveller, you will no doubt already have a long list of places that you would like to visit, re-visit, or sights that you want to see. When it comes to …

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7 Reasons Why Travelling Is Good For You

April 10, 2019April 10, 2019 by Brooke Verlini

When it comes to travel, everyone should be doing it. That doesn’t mean going to the same holiday location every year because it’s merely somewhere familiar. Travelling and seeing what the world has to offer …

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3 Reasons Why You Should Do a Bit of Adventure Travel

April 10, 2019April 4, 2019 by Bonnie Rush

As we all know, the world is an amazing place, and there’s a whole lot of adventure to be had out there. Any kind of travel experience has the potential to be powerful and uplifting, …

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Everything To Know About Seeing Sports Abroad

February 11, 2019February 6, 2019 by Bonnie Rush

Plenty of travelers have little to no interest in sports and thus aren’t particularly concerned with this topic. That said, no one needs to be a diehard sports lover to enjoy them abroad. There’s something …

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Crying heartbroken woman

Uplifting Vacation Options to Help Heal a Broken Heart

December 12, 2018December 7, 2018 by Bonnie Rush

Breakups are very unfortunate events, and trying to move on after that can be quite the challenge. Some people find it so hard to move on after a breakup that they think it is just …

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trans-mongolian railway

On Board the Dream-like Trans-Mongolian Train

July 18, 2018 by Brooke Verlini

I’d like to call myself an enthusiast of long rail journeys. There’s something melodic about the slow but constant change of scenery as the train trundles past tarnished railway tracks. My trip from Moscow, Russia …

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falls in bali

Chasing Waterfalls in North Bali

March 18, 2019June 29, 2018 by Nikolaj Salinger

Imagine golden sunrises, misty unpaved roads, and lushly forested trails that lead to a mystical waterfall. Even for a top tourist destination, Bali still offers plenty of surprises. If you’re not one for crowds and …

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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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