Pakistan is a country that will often have people raising their eyebrows. It's one of those places that is still largely misrepresented in Western media, which ends up creating division in the travel community. Real adventurers like you and me, though, we know what's good. I've been fortunate to have visited Pakistan countless times myself. This is probably not the first time you hear me rave about it either... I mean, cmon. And in one of my trips there, I met Samantha, an epic adventurer who...
4 days ago • 1 min read
Let me introduce you to one of the most magical places on Earth... A place to discover. To connect. To grow. A place to be blown away by nature. Today, I'm taking you down to Ometepe Island. And it's gonna be awesome. Pure joy. Amanda is a free-spirited vagabond who loves a good adventure. She is also a fan of mystical lands where people go to grow. Just like me. So, naturally, when backpacking Nicaragua, she came across a little slice of heaven. Isla de Ometepe. ❤️ Ometepe is brimming with...
8 days ago • 1 min read
I've been thinking a lot about footwear for travel and hiking lately. But instead of just asking my team for feet pics (which I did anyway), I wanted to try and make our experience somewhat useful to you. Because with all these years on the road, we've inevitably made a good few packing mistakes and have worn out many, many pairs of shoes. I know that picking a single pair of shoes for a trip can be quite hard, especially if you plan on doing a whole bunch of different activities... So I...
11 days ago • 2 min read
Sitting right in the heart of the old Silk Road, Uzbekistan is packed with blue‑tiled mosques, ancient cities, and history that is older than most nations on Earth. It is a country that has been quietly minding its own business, staying out of the spotlight, for a few thousand years now. That was until Broke Backpacker legend, Aiden, showed up last month… This man has been to more countries than most of us have had cold beers - and has likely had more cold beers than most of us too. So when...
18 days ago • 1 min read
I know a cool dude when I see one. And the story I'm about to tell you is about a cool ass motherfucker. The kind you don't see very often. If you’re lucky enough to work remotely, you’ve probably had a moment where you bounced around for a bit, half-pretending you weren’t on holiday (at least to your boss, because you were definitely on hol). You felt freer, you felt cooler, and you probably worked with the kind of view that can make anyone jealous. It's the type of experience that makes you...
25 days ago • 2 min read
Ahoy, friends! And Happy New Year :) Every January, we tend to promise ourselves that things will be different. This is usually an opportunity to think about what we want to change, what we want more of in our lives, and what we want to ditch (or at least try). I personally love a bit of reflection, as you may very well know, so I've been doing a lot of it over the past couple of weeks. A lot of it boils down to the desire of: More meaning. More connections. More stories worth telling....
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
2025 has been one of the most amazing years, Reader. But it's been fast, real fast... time has shot on by as I've gallivanted all over, spending time in a dozen countries over 2025. I’ve bounced between Canada, England, Slovenia, America, Mexico, Croatia, Montenegro, Cyprus and several other places I can't quite remember. I hit up three weddings and several reunions in Europe, spoke at TBEX (a travel blogging conference) about how I made a few $$$$$$$ over the last few years, and perfected my...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Backpackers are humans too. And when this time of the year comes around, every human likes to be treated to something special... So we're going for a quick round of the ol' merry gift giving. This email is dedicated to the backpacker in your life, whether that's yourself, your mate, your mum, or even your cousin's best friend's pooch. 'Tis the time to feel special.'Tis the time to gift gifts. Last-minute gifts for backpackers 👀 I need to start by stating the obvious: if you're gonna buy...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
I've always loved the idea of travelling for the sake of going to an event. The idea that something means so much to you that you'll plan an entire trip around it, just to make it happen... that's very special! And over the years, I've been lucky to be able to travel for gigs, festivals, and even sports competitions. As we approach 2026, there is a major event on traveller radars: the Winter Olympics. And it's happening soon. Where do you stay? How do you get around? And how can you stretch...
2 months ago • 1 min read