Finally made it to Porto Katsiki on Lefkada and it completely lived up to the hype. The water is that unreal turquoise-blue you see in photos, and the cliffs drop straight into the sea. I got here by bus from Lefkada town, then a short walk down the steep path to the beach it takes about 10-15 minutes but the view makes every step worth it. The water was surprisingly warm, around 22-23°C, so I went for a swim even though it was a bit windy. The beach itself is a mix of pebbles and sand, and it wasn’t too crowded, which made the experience even better. Standing at the top looking down at the boats and the clear water was one of the highlights of the trip so far. Would I come back? Absolutely, preferably with a bit more time to explore the rest of the island.

Took this back in 2018 during a year of travelling through Central and South America. The hike up Acatenango was tough going, but sitting at camp watching Fuego erupt right across from us was an absolute highlight of the trip and something I don't think I'll ever experience again.

Really cool location to stay and hike around the camp - Campeggio Cadore.

We stayed here only for 3 days but next time hope it will be longer period to travel around by car.

I am going travelling through Southeast Asia and Australia for 4-5 months. I am stuck on what backpack to buy.

I originally had the osprey fairview 70 in mind but going to a store and trying it on, I didn’t like it.

I tried the osprey Aura AG 65 LT on and it seemed much better. I then found the Eja 58 online and was thinking 65L might be a bit too much.

I plan on taking an 18-20L daypack too that im thinking to try and fit inside the main bag between places.

What do people recommend for pack size?

I was reading some travel stories recently and realized how many memorable experiences come from random people we meet along the way.

Sometimes it's something small, like helping with luggage or giving directions. Other times, someone genuinely saves your entire trip.

Have you ever had a moment where a complete stranger made your journey easier or more memorable?

Hi, I(M25) have 7 weeks vacation starting mid december. I have already Backpacked most parts of asia before. Now i will try my luck in Central or South america.
I cant really decide wher to go? Im a pretty fast paced traveller. Anything between Guatemala and Colombia/Ecuador is an option. Any recommendations? Tipps?

Hi everyone!

I'm 35F, a corporate lawyer from SIngapore and I've pretty much had enough of the work life for now 😅 I've decided to quit my job and take a proper break for six months to recover - thinking of backpacking from SEA ans end in Europe

I already have a silent meditation retreat booked from 27 January to 7 February near Bangkok, but the rest of my itinerary is still pretty flexible, so I'd love to hear your recommendations!

My rough plan is:

* **January–February: Southeast Asia** — starting around Thailand and hoping to explore Vietnam, Laos and perhaps a few other countries.

* **Late April/May to June/July: Europe** — thinking about Albania or somewhere similar where I can do some beautiful hikes, spend time in nature. Also maybe will consider workaway and work in a farm in Albania for a month …

* **July: Amsterdam** — planning to finish my trip there.

I'm particularly interested in hearing from anyone who's done a longer solo backpacking trip. Is there anywhere you'd recommend spending more time?

Also was worndering if a 45L cotapaxi backpack is sufficient? I’ll of course repeat clothes and do laundry along the way…

FYI: if anyone is planning something similar around that time, or fancies meeting up along the way, feel free to DM me! It would be lovely to meet some people on the road and perhaps share parts of the journey.

Thanks so much — looking forward to hearing your experiences and recommendations! 😊

Join us on a journey through this beautiful and lesser-known corner of Poland, where dramatic rock formations, mysterious forest trails, and narrow sandstone passages create a world straight out of a fantasy film. It's even one of the locations where The Chronicles of Narnia was filmed.

Established in 1993, Stołowe Mountains National Park offers more than 100 kilometres of hiking trails, inviting visitors to discover its remarkable natural wonders. Whether you're an experienced hiker or simply someone who loves exploring the outdoors, it's easy to fall under the spell of these mountains — and to find yourself wanting to return again and again.

One of the most popular starting points is the village of Radków, where a beautiful forest trail leads towards Pasterka Mountain Hut. Along the way, impressive sandstone cliffs offer just a glimpse of what's waiting ahead: a fascinating maze of towering rock formations, narrow passages, and hidden corners, culminating in the spectacular viewpoints around Szczeliniec Wielki, near the mountain hut Na Szczelińcu.

full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bgg0w1kWmHM

Hello! New to sub. When you experienced backcountry campers, go out into the woods with a food bag, how high do you normally hang it? Assume you are in the eastern United States, your largest concerns will be black bears.

Do you usually try to get over 10 feet off the ground? If so, is it difficult to get the rope around a branch that’s at least 15 to 20 feet?

For people who've done hut-based trips, what makes an overnight stop feel worth it? I can see the appeal of being rested for the next day, but I'd still want the walking itself to feel like the main event.

About 25 years ago, MSR made a group of tents they called the **Zoid**, (Microzoid, Zoid 1.5, and Zoid 2) all two pole, one- or two-door, two vestibule, *non*-freestanding, peak-venting, lightweight backpacking tents. I think that they stopped making them around 2004-5 or so when they acquired Walrus, and then Walrus made them for a while, maybe until Walrus went away shortly afterwards?

Long story short: I had a Zoid 2, it was the best 3-season lightweight tent I've ever owned or used, **until**, stupid me, I loaned it to a friend and never got it back. Now I'm looking for a replacement. I had assumed that *some* company, *somewhere* in the world owned that design now, or did fairly recently enough that I would be able to find one for sale somewhere, even used, but if it exists I haven't been able to find it.

So I ask all you: is there a manufacturer in the world that is making something like "Zoid 2" design tents?

How to be happy? Head to the mountains. It's where you truly feel alive. Two weeks of backpacking was such an incredible experience. I took a train from Venice. There's a direct connection! There are so many hiking trails, and plenty of great routes for mountain biking too.

Hey everyone, pretty simple request here. I am looking for recommendations on backpacks to purchase that serve also as good photography equipment backpacks. I would rather not bring 2 bags on my trip, so I’m looking to hear what you all do for this reason. I’d be looking to bring my camera body, 4 lenses, and tripod. I’m traveling for 3 weeks.

Thank you!

I’ve been thinking about trying to get out and do more camping for the last year -I have done countless summer camping trips growing up. But I wanted to try next week to go to a local trail and do one solo night with my dog. I came into a small amount of money $600 paid some bills, bought a Ozark trail 60L backpack, a ozark trail 1 person backpacking tent(I’m a small man 5’5 and my dog is a Heeler mix. Set it up and there is plenty of room) I plan on sleeping in thermals with thick socks. I haven’t gotten a sleep pad or sleeping bag to share with the dog yet. It looks like it’s going to hit mid to low 30’s Fahrenheit. Dog will wear a jacket. Is there anything I should also be packing? Anything I should be doing? We’ll have a fire- I’ll bring starters and lighters. Food has been figured out for both of us. It’ll be a mile hike into the woods and about 2 miles away from town. So about an hour or so walk at a slow pace probably 30 minutes to get to a place with phone service.

Don't know where else to post this, but prepping for my first overnight trip of the year and realized I weigh the same with my pack on as I did the same time last year without it on. Lost just about 35lbs over the past 6 months.

I have lifted weights on and off for the past 10 or so years, but never really cared about what I ate or doing any cardio. I have been religiously tracking my diet and added ~45 minutes of cardio at the end of every lifting day. Really looking forward to seeing how much my physical fitness has improved since last season.

So I’m transitioning into a new job and have about a month (November) with no job and a bit of cash saved up. I just found out I got the job officially, and don’t have anything planned.
Looking to try to throw together a trip outside the us, looking for suggestions if anyone has ever done a trip down there!

I’ve got gear for backcountry and longer distance backpacking, also open to a mix of towns and wilderness, don’t know a ton about South America and I wanna take advantage of having this much time to go somewhere new, just overwhelmed with where to even start looking

Went on an incredible solo backpacking trip in Kings Canyon National Park a couple weeks ago. 60 mile loop starting from the Bishop area. Some of the most spectacular scenery I’ve ever seen.

Do you just need to stay in one place for a bit in order to get the ballot and then send it? Or can you just put your home address, whatever address you're at now for the intl one, and then just send from wherever? Curious how the process works.

Hey everyone! I’m planning to spend around 5 months backpacking and living in Central America, and I’d love some advice from people who have travelled or lived there long-term.
A few questions:
Vaccines/health: What vaccines would you recommend getting before going? Anything specific I should consider for Central America?
Backpack: I’m currently thinking of getting a 40L backpack. Would that be enough for 5 months of travel, or would you recommend going bigger?
Packing: What are some essentials you were glad you brought, or things you wish you’d left at home?
I’m especially interested in hearing from people who have travelled through central america.
Any advice, personal experiences, or things you wish you’d known beforehand would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

I’m planning to backpack around southeast/east asia next year and after that going to Australia on the whv. I’ve bacpacked in SEA before and have a budget in mind but I have no clue how much I need when go to Australia and start to look for a job. I think I’d like to find a job as soon as I get there and then later maybe travel around. I’d still want to be comfortable in case it’s harder to find a job. I think it would be around june-august when I’d leave SEA to go to Australia. What would be a realistic budget? I’m hoping to find work in hospitality and am pretty flexible about where.

Parameters:
-3 night trip
-dog with me (very capable but has to allow dogs)
-peak fall colors
-vibrant fall colors
-within 8 hours of Fort Wayne
-leaving in an hour lol

Thanks!

The last week of August 2026, I went backpacking to Mount Assiniboine starting from Banff Sunshine Village. 4 nights/ 5 days. It was stunning!! 28 kilometers each way. It was warm and sunny the first several days, then the 4th day the temps dropped a bit (Aug 29). We knew there was a chance of snow on our last day (Aug 30) so we luckily had packed proper warm gear.

However we never could've anticipated the amount of snow we woke up to on Aug 30!! 2nd pic is at Howard Douglas Lake. Overall, this was truly a once in a lifetime kind of trip. I think that waking up to all the snow on the last day made the trip all the more memorable. But we were definitely glad to only have snow that last day because we were pretty miserably cold and exhausted by the end. 10/10 would do again!