Hey everyone, I'm 20 years old from germany and currently planning my backpacking trip to South asia. I fell in love with asia after going backpacking through SEA and EA this year and feel ready to explore south asia now. I did a ton of research even though I still want to be very spontaneous and flexible. I was just wondering if any of you have done something similar and could give me some recommendations or tips. I would like to start in January in India and probably Mumbai since the flight to there is quite affordable. I haven't planned the exact route but this is my planned route. I planned around 5-6 months for that trip. I would like to visit Chennai since I have friends over there and then going north to see nepal and the Himalayas! I'm not sure how easy it is or if I can get the visa, but I would love to cross the border in lahore to Pakistan. Since I saw amazing pictures from the north of Pakistan. If there is time and money left I even would go to China. But that's too far in advance to plan.

If any of you know about the visas let me know, because I was a bit confused how far in advance I can get them (especially for nepal and Pakistan).

I would never have imagined to travel to india but since my last trip I feel confident enough. I'm very excited and hope to learn about these amazing culture.

Thanks :)

Are you an adventure enthusiast with a love for winter landscapes in India? I'm looking for a like-minded female travel buddy to join me on an epic backpacking trip this December! The plan is to immerse ourselves in the beauty of a winter wonderland, full of thrilling hikes, breathtaking treks, and unforgettable experiences.

Whether you're into snowy mountain trails, cozy campfires under starlit skies, or simply soaking in the serene silence of winter forests, this journey promises to be the perfect blend of adventure and serenity.

If you’re passionate about the mountains, love the chill of winter air, and want to make unforgettable memories, this could be the trip of a lifetime!

DM me if you're interested, and let's get planning! 🌨️❄️

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Hi everybody,

I'm going to Colombia in December and one thing I really want to incorporate is seeing wildlife. I would love to go to the Amazon and do some kind of group wildlife tour with an expert, night and/or day tour, and see some crazy stuff - creepy crawlies, reptiles, etc. Does anyone have any recommendations for the best way to do this kind of thing? Or just best ways/tours/organisations to see the wildlife of Colombia in general? Thankyou!!

I'm looking for a hike that takes about 3 to 4 days to complete, somewhere around the Netherlands but preferably with a bit more epic scenery than the Netherlands can provide.

I am a more experienced hiker, went to quite some 8-day hikes wildcamping the whole way. But now I'm going with my niece, who has never done this before but wants to try it. That's why we go for a short period, and since wildcamping is generally not allowed in the countries around the Netherlands, it would be great if the hike has multiple campsites along the way. When I say 3 to 4 days, I'm not sure how many kilometers would be possible, since she has never hiked before.

Would love to hear some recommendations!

hey so I want to go on a backpacking trip with my dog soon. it'll be 5 miles at max to set up base camp then non backpacking hikes from there for a couple days. I was curious if I could ditch the 20% rule for a shorter trip like this and have a smaller day hike bag i use for once I'm there. the main area of weight I'm worried about is the sleeping situation because my dog will at some point in the night cuddle with me and I'm afraid his paws will pop whatever inflatable pad I'm on so I want to bring the inflatable foam ones so there's more protection from that and more comfort but those also weigh like 5lbs. the dog food alone is another 5 and the tent I want is 5 because all the lighter ones are also made with less durable floors and I dont want them to rip but also the layout is shit for what I'm wanting from a tent(slightly raised non mesh around the sides maybe 1foot high but all mesh on top for star gazing with a rain fly that can be left half way on halfway off so I can keep some warmth in but not sacrifice the views. all in all once I add it all up without my food or clothes I'm already at 25ish-30% and id assume with food and clothes it'll be closer to 35%-40%. I know thats high for long journeys but I think it would be fine for a shorter trip like this or am I in way over my head?

I'm looking to travel to europe for up to a month. My budget is about 2500 USD after flights. I'm looking to party and meet people! With a budget like this... if I plan on partying... roughly how long could I travel for? And in conjuction with that, what would be the best places to visit? Amsterdam and Athens are at the top of my bucket list.

So I’m going backpacking for 3 months in Europe or really anywhere outside of the US. I’m going with my bestfriend of 8 years. We have experience backpacking and just really looking for any ideas on finding warmish places with beautiful mountains. Also please give me any tips. Thank you. Also snow is fine but not like 0° weather.

Wanted: backpacking partner for Siena-Rome on Via Francigena in 2027. Would prefer someone in upper midwest to train up some together.

Am mid 50s, will cover 12-15 miles per day.

Hey!

I've planned a trip to solo for next year , would love to hear other solo people's experiences, is it safe? Did you mainly stay in hostels?

Places I intend on staying: Lima (miaflores) Huaraz Huacachina Cusco, machu picchu Pisac Arequipa Ollantaytambo

I am trying to plan a trip but I have been told I need to book it with a travel agent I’m not what they can do for me that I can’t do myself. Should I meet with one just to see? Also I am told I should get travel insurance but I am only going with a single backpack so it won’t be lost in a plane transfer because it will be my carry on. So I’m not sure why it will be necessary for me. Do people usually go with travel insurance? Anything helps thanks

Hi everyone,

So I’m new to backpacking, I’ve been out only 3 times with friends and buying more gear through the years (backpack,sleeping pad,chair,sleeping bag)

Now I’m looking for a backpacking tent for 3-4 people that is reasonably priced. Any brand recommendations? The only place I have checked out is MEC. But $500 Canadian for a 4 man seems pricey. Or is this the price range I am looking at for a good quality tent? I saw Amazon basic ones for $105 - 4 man tent. The fly doesn’t go all the way down, the reviews are good though; and I don’t know about long term quality vs something from MEC.

I’ll link the two I am looking at (would also prefer to have entrance on both sides and a nice big fly like the MEC has vs the Amazon one with one door)

https://www.mec.ca/en/product/6014-759/mec-volt-4-person-tent?colour=Neutral+Grey%2FDeep+Navy#reviews

https://a.co/d/2v7E6ef

These are the two tents. I can’t justify spending $400 more for the tent, but we do hike in for about 90 minutes. Looking for alternative options.

Thanks! :)

I’m 20 and hoping to do something that’ll help me figure life out and what it’s all supposed to be. I have a few questions about gear and scheduling and to exactly plan for this kinda thing.

I’ll start with gear. I have a backing bag that I’ve used a few times a couple years ago and figured I’d just use that again. I have a jetboil and just figured I’d take things even if they are a little heavier just because I have them. I don’t have a lightweight tent, sleeping Bag, hiking sticks, shoes, water filter and anything else needed lol. I have some odds and ends that I want to bring along like gps and medkit but we’ll see how heavy it gets. Don’t really have a price range just kinda want a good deal lol

Wanting to do this from the us is hard because I don’t know how long it’ll take me personally to hike (miles in a day) I plan on going on some bf hand to help figure that out but should I schedule a round trip for a month and a half and just take my time and make sure I’m back or is that to long. There’s just limited information on doing the whole thing and how to plan it out.

Can you wild camp the whole thing or only certain parts I wanna be responsible and respectful?

Any other advice on anything is helpful and appreciated!

I (26F) will be travelling to South America with my partner for 5-6 months (February-July) making my way through Argentina, Chile (including Patagonia - we have the W trek booked for early March), Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia and finishing in Panama (via the San Blas islands). We’ll be spending time in all kinds of climates so need something that will get us through trekking in Patagonia as well as the heat and humidity of the Caribbean coast. We’ll be doing a fair few multi-day hikes up to 5 days (W trek, Salkantay, Sant Cruz, Quilotoa Loop plus more) so need gear that will get us through that. I’ve done a test pack and everything fits very comfortably into the 40L and 20L rucksack which is fine as cabin bag/personal item for the plane but I want to ideally squeeze it all into the 40L backpack while I’m there so I don’t have the lug around two bags (the 20L backpack slots into the bottom of the 40L perfectly). So would love to get feedback on the list below and any suggestions of how to cut down? Also anything that you would recommend adding that I am missing?

Bags Osprey Farpoint 40L backpack - Tempest 20L backpack - Uniqlo shoulder bag - 3x compression packing cubes (1x 14x10 inches for tops and trousers, 1x 10x7 inches for hiking clothes, 1x 10x7 inches for underwear/PJs) - 1x waterproof backpack cover

Outerwear North Face Quest waterproof jacket - North Face Hyalite packable down jacket - Columbia fleece

Hiking/activewear 1x Nike training leggings - 1x Quechua hiking trousers - 1x long-sleeve merino wool undershirt - 2x Uniqlo airism T-shirt - 2x merino wool hiking socks - 1x Nike sports bra - 1x Nike running shorts - 1x Puma cycling shorts - 1x waterproof overtrousers

Tops 1x cotton Napapijri t-shirt - 2x tank tops - 3x strappy crop tops - 1x mini dress - 1x Uniqlo linen short sleeve shirt - 1x Uniqlo long-sleeve shirt (mainly to use as an outerlayer in milder places)

Bottoms 1x Uniqlo lightweight “easy cargo” trousers - 1x jeans (open to alternative suggestions but I don’t want to have the cargos as my only pair of everyday bottoms, not a fan of long skirts, plus jeans can be dressed up a bit more) - 1x Zara linen shorts

Underwear 7x pants - 3x Bralettes - 1x (maybe 2x) bikini - PJ shorts and top - 3x ankle socks - 1x extra comfort trainer socks

Shoes 1x Brasher hiking boots - 1x vans - 1x Birkenstocks (pondering getting Tevas instead?)

Documents/money - passport - photocopies - printed bookings for W-trek - doctor’s letter for emergency prescriptions - 3x debit card (spread out across bags) - 2x credit cards - USD cash (for Argentina)

Electronics Sony XM3 noise cancelling headphones (and case?) - 1x multi-port universal adaptor - portable charger - iPhone charger - usb-c charger - Apple Watch? (Would only wear hiking and not in cities etc)

Toiletries face wash - moisturiser - face spf - face serum - 1x each shampoo/conditioner/soap bars - stick deodorant - hand sanitiser - mascara - concealer - electric toothbrush and charger (electric is non-negotiable) - toothpaste - nail clippers - tweezers - razor - menstrual cup - spf lip balm - hairbrush - bobbles - claw clip - a few Q-tips - 90 pairs contact lenses and eye drops (I’ll buy suncream, insect repellent etc there)

Medical Plasters - compeed - motion sickness pills - altitude pills? - antimalarials - immodium - paracetamol - wet wipes - tissues - itch cream - antiseptic cream - 6 months medication

Miscellaneous beanie - gloves - cap - Chillies 500ml water bottle - Camelbak water bladder - glasses - sunglasses - sleeping bag liner - microfibre towel - Scrubba! (Also doubles up as dry bag) - Lifeventure detergent sheets - laundry line - eye mask - ear plugs - travel pillow - ziploc bags - a few trekker bars etc (for W trek) - 1x padlock - money purse - 1-2x carabiners - packable tote bag

I love to travel, but since Im not in a relationship anymore, I still want to travel, but Im a bit afraid to do it alone. This summer I went to the beach and to the mountain by myself, but this month I want to visit another country. What do you think?

Me and 2 friends are looking to go camping/backpacking for a week in June but we are unsure of where to go. We are looking to do some dispersed camping somewhere that feels like proper wilderness preferably in the mountains. We are in the mid-michigan area and our max driving time is around 8 hours. I greatly appreciate any advice for suggestions.

Hi I am looking for a two pearson tent that i'll be using during up to 7 day trips in the mountains. It doesn't have to be very comfortable, but i want it to be waterproof. I would also like it to not wheigh mode than 6,5lb. I've found tents like the MSR Hubba Hubba NX or Salewa Micra II, though i heard the msr has poor build quality.

Walking through Buckskin Gulch was like stepping into a hidden world carved by time. The sun beat down as we entered the canyon, its warmth bouncing off the narrow walls and filling the air with a golden glow. As we walked deeper, the sand beneath our feet softened to a dusty pink, and the canyon walls rose higher, encircling us in layers of red and orange.

After miles of trekking—five, maybe even more—I paused, settling into the cool sand for a break. I glanced up, and there it was: a peak of light casting an orange glow onto the canyon’s upper edges. The walls around us had been warmed by the day’s sun, but as we waited, a gentle coolness began to drift down through the rocks, a reminder that the desert’s warmth was short lived. The soft breeze through the canyon brought an almost cathedral-like stillness, and the orange glow above turned deeper, brushing the walls with shadows.

In that quiet moment, the vastness of the canyon came alive, the beauty of its hidden depths and the towering cliffs stretching toward the sky. It was a reminder of nature’s patience—of how time had shaped this place and how small we were in its immensity. The canyon was a world apart, timeless and immense, and in that glow, we found ourselves a part of its endless story.

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Lorenzo Sandoval Fine Art Photography

Warm Canyon Whisper: Buckskin Gultch

Hello All!

I’m travelling to India on the 6th of January for 3 weeks.

This is the furthest I’ve solo travelled, I’ve only done Europe before.

I fly in to Mumbai, my friend said it’s quite a scary place to travel alone, so I’ve booked a flight from there to Goa for the day I arrive and I will spend some time in Mumbai before my flight home.

I plan on using hostels and cheap hotels. I’m not going to book in advance, just where my feet take me.

Does anyone have any tips and tricks that I could find useful during my travels?

Thanks

I have Chuck’s Up reserved from Friday night and Saturday night Dec 6 & 7 for up to 6 people. $835 for the whole thing if you’d like it. My sister broke her ankle and I don’t want to go without her.

Contact me if you’d like to take it.

I'm having a concern so I will have a flight from Sydney, Australia to Vietnam but transitting in Bali for 2hours30mins. Do I need to get a Bali visa? Because it is 2 separate airplane but it said in my Itinerary only change flight not terminal. I only have a carry-on no checked luggage and not planning to go out of the airport. I did many research some say I do need a visa some don't.

Ive been staying in Oahu past months and want to go to the other islands and backpack so cheap and minimalistic as possible but the problem is how I get around? Renting a car is very expensive for me as I get the young driver fee and im alone.

any tips?

Hey guys. Me and a mate plan on flying to Thailand and exploring around there and travelling further down South. Over a 40 day period how much could we cover while still spending days to explore specific spots? Just want to plan a slight map of actions but other then that just gonna send it 🫡