Travel By Design: Backpacking & Camping

Our campsite in the Namibian desert. Photo: Tonya Fitzpatrick

“There is pleasure in the pathless woods. There is rapture on the lonely shore. There is society where none intrudes, by the deep sea and music in its roar. I love not man the less, but Nature more.”
–Lord Byron

An immersion in nature is a gift to the soul.  Enjoy the outdoors with a backpacking or camping trip and allow nature to be your teacher.  But embark on your journey a prepared adventurer.Whether a first time or seasoned backpacker or camper, it is important to know about the best destinations, gear, hiking trails and travel tips.   What should you pack?  What are the best weigh limits for your gear? What equipment has received the best reviews?  What do you need for mountain trails vs beach trails vs forest trails?Find some of the best practices, equipment reviews and tips here for backpacking and camping.

Acadia National Park

Exploring Acadia National Park

By JenLyn Fitz

Acadia National Park is one of the fifty-eight National Parks in the United States and it is in the state of Maine.  The park’s original   Read more

United States Backpacking & Camping Family Travel History
Backpack travelers

10 Tricks all Backpackers Should Know

By Ivanka Yurchenko

Backpacking is one of the most adventurous and, we must admit, dangerous ways to travel. But if you’ve decided you want to venture into the ‘wild’ and explore exotic cultures and ancient ruins on your own, then there are a few rules you should follow and a few tricks that … Read more   Read more

The World Backpacking & Camping
Bangkok, Thailand floating market

Backpacking South East Asia оn аn Adventurous Route

By Tonya Fitzpatrick

The South East Asian region, еsресіаllу the countries of Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos – has bесоmе increasingly popular with travelers seeking adventure.   But travelers to that region are often faced with a travel dilemma—which route to take.   Read more

Asia Backpacking & Camping

An evening on the Blackfoot Crossing Reservation in Alberta, Canada

Enjoy a glimpse of our night under the stars in a teepee on the Blackfoot Crossing Reservation in Alberta, Canada.  We were treated to a bear skin rug, music and dance traditions and all of the comforts that a teepee offers in the middle of a vast territory.    Read more

Canada Backpacking & Camping Indigenous