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Take your backpack...... and explore the world!

Take your backpack...... and explore the world!

Your ultimate backpacking guide for 2026

190+ countries compared on when to go, costs, safety & scenery — with personal tips, insights, and on-the-road experience.

Backpacking Guides & Travel TipsFind your next adventure

Welcome to a travel hub for backpackers and independent travelers. Here you’ll find guides, tips, and insights for every country in the world, along with an advisor to help you decide where to go next. Whether you’re curious about epic hikes, world wonders, or festivals that bring people together, you’ll discover plenty of inspiration to fuel your next backpacking journey.

Meet Johan, the author of Take Your BackpackI write from personal experience: having backpacked through more than 80 countries across six continents, I know both the challenges and the joys of life on the road. My goal is to share honest stories, practical advice and personal photos to help you plan smarter, travel deeper, and create your own unique journey. This site isn’t about cookie-cutter itineraries — it’s about giving you the confidence and tools to explore the world your way. Your journey starts here!
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Best backpacking spots in the worldInspiration is the start of your next memories

Backpacking is about freedom, discovery, and creating your own path — not following a rigid, day-to-day plan. That’s why this page isn’t filled with generic itineraries. Instead, I share personal stories, photos, and highlights from more than 80 countries I’ve explored across six continents. My goal is to give you the inspiration and insights you need to shape your own adventure. From epic hikes and cultural festivals to hidden gems far off the tourist trail, these experiences are drawn from real backpacking journeys — the kind that help you meet people, push your limits, and create memories that last a lifetime.
Get inspired by world's best  cities |  hikes |  national parks |  beaches |  attractions |  festivals |  world wonders

About the AuthorThe first step

Boarding your (first) flight to explore a different corner of the world is both challenging and exhilarating. I vividly recall my first destination, and once you push past the initial anxiety and take the leap, a world of incredible people and breathtaking landscapes, so distinct from your homeland, awaits. This is what makes global backpacking a unique experience, every time you go.

Learn more how I began my backpacking addiction, back then even without the internet or a mobile phone.
Me after a 6 hours hitchhike in Nepal, covered in dust

Your backpacking journey starts here. Where will you go next?