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organic farm in southeast asia

WWOOFING in Southeast Asia: Top 5 Countries for Your WWOOF Adventure

April 17, 2019September 3, 2018 by Nikolaj Salinger

Farming has never been my strongest suit, having been a city boy most of my life. When you live in a city like mine, the only nature you ever get to see comes from your …

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Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

Exploring Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam’s Storied, Pulsating Capital

August 8, 2018 by Bonnie Rush

Vietnam conjures up harrowing images of war and demonstrations. At a young age, I already had a rough sketch not only of the brutal conflict in Indochina, but also the one waged at home. Naturally, …

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borneo orangutan

Meeting Borneo’s Enigmatic Orangutans

July 25, 2018 by Brooke Verlini

On a solo trip to Kota Kinabalu, I met Sarah, a middle-aged woman who dedicated her entire life to the conservation of orangutans. She’s no primatologist, nor does she see herself as an eco-warrior of …

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Penang National Park

Eco-touring West Malaysia: 5 Forest Reserves to Visit

March 18, 2019July 4, 2018 by Brooke Verlini

The vast majority of West Malaysia is a tranquil tropical rainforest, far removed from the frenzy and anxieties that beset city life. Picture a cozy cabin suspended by wooden stilts, intertwined into an understory of …

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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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