Find tips for what to pack, which backpack to get, what to leave behind, and where to travel to meet other minimalist travelers. Because you don't need a lot of stuff for a great vacation (we promise).
Thailand
The 7 Best Places to Visit in Northern Thailand
Hoi An at sunset, Vietnam
The World's 10 Best Destinations for Backpackers
Hostel life with students
Should You Book Your Hostels in Advance?
Rave at Tempelhof in Berlin
Best Youth Destinations in Europe
Traveling through Thailand as a backpacker
Backpacking in Asia: Things to Know
Bastimentos Island, hiking through the interior.
Backpacking in Panama: Where to Go and What to See
A view of central London and the Thames.
Travel Tips for Visiting London on a Budget
Sign for the VM1 Hostel in Bangkok
Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions About Hostels
Cologne and Rhine river, Germany
16 Best Free Things to Do in Cologne, Germany
Backpackers in Thailand
Must-Have Travel Gear for Backpacking Southeast Asia
colorful hostel bathroom
What to Expect in a Hostel Bathroom
Backpacker in the wilderness
Before You Go Backpacking in Europe
Jade Seahorse
Top 10 Backpacker Destinations in Central America
Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado
The 12 Best Free Things to Do in Colorado
African American woman tourist holding a map in New York
New York City Travel Guide for Backpackers
Women at a Youth Hostel
What is a Party Hostel?
Tourist at Hawa Mahal, Jaipur.
15 Best Destinations for Backpacking in India
Family camping vacation
How to Go Camping on a Budget
Scenic View Of Forest And Mountains Against Sky
Backpacking in El Salvador
A sunflare over the top of the Brandenburg Gate
Top 10 Free Things to Do in Berlin
TGV high-speed train in Paris
How to Ride the High-Speed TGV Trains in France
empty hostel dorm
What Is a Hostel Lockout and How Do They Work?
Chefchaouen, Morocco
Best Backpacker Destinations in Africa
Santiago De Compostela
Six Long Distance Options for Walking to Santiago De Compostela, Spain
Training tips for taking a long distance hike
Training Tips and Preparing for Long-Distance Hiking
Serbia, Subotica. The Green Fountain surrounded by Art Nouveau architecture.
Top 10 Countries for First Time Backpackers
Communal shower
A Survival Guide for Hostel Bathrooms
Solo Travel in Thailand
Top Five Reasons to Travel After Graduation
Germany, two backpackers with map and binoculars in alpine scenery
Beginners Guide to Backpacking
landscape of Annapurna Circuit
Five Amazing Hiking Routes Among the High Mountains of the Himalayas