Solo-Travel: Travel around the world, backpacking adventures

A collection of resources about solo travel and backpacking adventures around the world. This selection offers insights into the unique experiences and challenges faced by solo travelers, including safety tips, budgeting strategies, and cultural considerations. Key themes include destination guides, essential gear recommendations, personal narratives, and practical advice for navigating unfamiliar environments. Whether you're a seasoned backpacker or a first-time solo traveler, these resources aim to inspire and equip you for your journey.

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5 Life Lessons From 5 Years of Traveling the World | Mark Manson

Article 2014

5 Life Lessons From 5 Years of Traveling the World | Mark Manson
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Travel: you can go your own way. Travel buddies are out; solo trips are in

Article 2025

Travel: you can go your own way. Travel buddies are out; solo trips are in
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Trends: Backpacking and Solo-Travel Trends 2025

Note 2025

Trends: Backpacking and Solo-Travel Trends 2025
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The Life of a Backpacker in Asia in the 1970s - Kevin Kelly

Article 2018

The Life of a Backpacker in Asia in the 1970s - Kevin Kelly
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Global nomads make the world their home

Article 2018

Global nomads make the world their home
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The Dark Side of the Digital Nomad | Mark Manson

Article 2013

The Dark Side of the Digital Nomad | Mark Manson
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I was stolen from, beaten up and swindled -- it was the best trip ever — CNN

Article 2020

I was stolen from, beaten up and swindled -- it was the best trip ever — CNN
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TED Radio Hour: Tracy Edwards: What Can A Sailboat Teach You That A Classroom Can't?

Podcast 2020

TED Radio Hour: Tracy Edwards: What Can A Sailboat Teach You That A Classroom Can't?
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Jessica Nabongo's Lessons from Visiting Every Country | Outside Online

Article 2019

Jessica Nabongo's Lessons from Visiting Every Country | Outside Online
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Suggested places to visit - Backpacking: travel around the world

Created: Apr 23, 2019
Updated: Jun 18, 2025