You, me, a little bit of raki and some hella good times? The Broke Backpacker’s travel company, Elsewheria, is heading to Albania TWICE in 2026… and you’re invited :) > Join us on a trip This is not just another hiking tour, but something more. This itinerary has been carefully crafted to immerse you in all that northern Albania has to offer, connecting you with dramatic landscapes, fresh mountain cuisine, and fierce hospitality - with a sprinkle of comfort and a dollop of laughs along the...
3 days ago • 1 min read
Listen, amigo, we get it… Life can be tough, and it’s all too easy to feel burnt out… That’s why next February we’re running a trip that’s all about slowing down and reconnecting. Last year, we discovered a very special place (which we’re keeping under wraps for now). For lack of a better explanation, it's one of the most healing places we’ve ever been. The energy is different here. The problem is that there’s almost nowhere to stay - except for one truly spectacular place, which we have...
7 days ago • 1 min read
Imagine this… Riding the Karakoram Highway, the highest paved road on Earth... There is nothing like the thrill of riding along this perfect ribbon of silk as it unfurls through the most stunning mountain scenery you’ve ever seen. > Come ride with me! Rivers, the colour of sapphires, flow along as we trace the ancient Silk Road leading all the way to China upon our noble steel stallions! The best part? Helmet comms… so we can stay in touch and crack jokes as the ride unfolds. This is all part...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Friends, adventurers, this week I want to rave about a lesser-known side of Thailand: the Mae Hong Son region. More specifically, the Mae Hong Son Motorbike Loop! You know me. You know how crazy I go for epic motorbike rides and scoot-scooting through beautiful mountain roads. This is a GOOD ONE: The Mae Hong Son Loop(Our ULTIMATE Guide) The Mae Hong Son Motorbike Loop It's common for people visiting Thailand to be familiar with Chiang Mai and Pai. If you've travelled around there, and...
14 days ago • 1 min read
From cinnamon-gold desert to turquoise seas, Baja in Mexico feels truly otherworldly. And it’s not just the grey whales or the empty beaches. It’s also the rhythm. Time slows, breath deepens, and you remember what it’s like to feel wildly, vividly alive. This is a place where one can come to truly reconnect. There is something genuinely magical about life here… Here’s what I mean by magic: Grey whale encounters in calm lagoons where mothers bring calves to the surface. Quiet, respectful,...
17 days ago • 1 min read
In February 2026, I’ll be leading a small crew to Baja, Mexico, a wild strip of desert and ocean where grey whales migrate and actively seek human interaction. These gentle giants swim close enough for us to look them in the eye… sometimes close enough to touch. 👉 Join me in Baja. Baja is truly the most incredible place in the world for marine wildlife interactions of all kinds! Expect to see dolphins, blue whales, fin whales, whale sharks and maybe even orcas… We’ll feast on home-cooked...
21 days ago • 1 min read
The Broke Backpacker is evolving. We're hitting the road and inviting you along for the journey! Today, I want to share the full story with you. Why we’re making this shift, what it means for you, and how it all kicks off with Elsewheria Adventures — our brand-new adventure tour company. > Read the post! We’ve already teased the trips — but this post pulls everything together: the inspiration, the vision, and the first three adventures we’re opening up with... Baja, Albania, and Pakistan. I...
24 days ago • 1 min read
Is there a place you can't stop going back to, Reader? For me, no matter what happens, I always end up back in Pakistan. It's a place I've gone to countless times. A place where I’ve hiked many a trail, ridden countless miles on epic motorbikes, and also made lifelong friends. I have been fortunate enough to visit areas that few outsiders ever set foot on, thanks to my connections on the ground. I have also been welcomed into homes with a level of kindness that still blows my mind....
28 days ago • 1 min read
Albania is one of Europe’s last hidden secrets. It's a beautiful country nestled between Greece, Croatia and Montenegro, and is often dismissed by travellers heading to the region. BUT it's picking up steam now. So... if you ever wanted to go check it out, I suggest you do that sooner rather than later. It's got its own version of the Alps, a hiker’s paradise, a Riviera that matches the likes of the Greek Islands (without the crowds), and a level of hospitality only matched by those in the...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read