Most people think that I am too lucky to be traveling long term and that I might have been blessed by some power from above. I am lucky in many ways indeed, but it took me a while to get here and some effort too. We’ve been traveling full-time for … more »
Since day 1, the goal of Backpack ME has been to take you on a trip around the world with us, for free. This time, we’re taking this motto a little bit further. We think the day when you get to go on YOUR OWN trip has come! And we … more »
Mark from Migrationology has nominated us to enter the “Capture the Color” competition by The Travel Supermarket. This initiative motivates bloggers to share a post with 5 photos showcasing the use of The Travel Supermarket’s colours: blue, green, yellow, white and red. Here are our 5 shots and the stories … more »
Update April 2019 Chile now grants a visa exemption to Indians with visas from the USA. You can stay up to 90 days without a visa if you hold a US visa that is valid for at least six months from your date of entry. Original article on obtaining a … more »
When you start traveling and stay for a while in areas that have little to do with the place you come from, you start realizing how everything is relative. NOTHING should ever be taken for granted! This is when you start learning how to value those certain little … more »
Spotted at the border between Mexico and Guatemala. He sells ice cream at the ‘International Lagoon’ – a lake that is caught between Mexico and Guatemala. Tourists from both sides of the border throng to his ice-cream stand. Double the business = Double the travel ? I wonder how many … more »
A few months ago, before I sold all my stuff and started traveling full-time, I read an article that told me I could grow younger. Having encountered tall claims of elixirs and fountains of youth (mostly in the RPGs I played :P), I was skeptical. However, the article did make … more »
I have always wanted to see the world! I guess most people say the same thing but they are more like: “oh yeah… I’d love to see the world… one day… if I were rich!“. The thing is that you don’t need to be rich, all you need … more »
There’s something really liberating about selling all your possessions and setting out on an adventure! It gives strength to the old adage: Don’t let your possessions own you. I finally sold my car, and I was definitely very sad to see my beautiful ride go! However a feeling of … more »