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How to Avoid Common Hiking Injuries – Tips for Hikers

May 4, 2017 By backpackers Travel

How to avoid common hiking injuries

Hiking is great fun and a nice way of keeping fit for both you and your family. Though terrains are different, some common hiking injuries occur which may interrupt or ruin your hike. However, this is no reason not to enjoy the outdoors when out hiking. Follow a hiking camping guide and you will be […]

Filed Under: Backpacker, Hiking Tagged With: Backpacking, Hiking, Trekking

Sani Pass & the highest pub in Africa.

July 18, 2016 By Backpackers Mag

The incredible view on the way up to Sani Pass, Lesotho, Africa.

Backpacking in Lesotho, Sani Pass & the highest pub in Africa. What could be more irresistible than having a cold crisp beer with good friends and a view that is beyond spectacular? Having a chance to explore one of Africa’s most impressive mountain ranges the Ukhahlamba-Drakensberg Mountains which crosses over into the often overlooked kingdom […]

Filed Under: Africa, Backpacker Tagged With: Africa, Backpacking, Hiking, Road Trip, Walks

A backpackers guide to trekking in Nepal

May 18, 2016 By Backpackers Mag

Backpacking in Nepal

Nepal is popularly known as an exquisite trekking destination. Trekking in Nepal is not only thrilling, but also economical. As a backpacking destination it delivers a truly unique and rare travel experience, that is surprisingly under priced considering how much personal satisfaction it delivers. Every year, thousands of people from all around the globe set […]

Filed Under: Asia, Backpacker Tagged With: Asia, Backpacking, Hiking, Nepal, Trekking

Hiking gear and a city girls first time hiking in New Zealand

June 5, 2015 By backpackers Travel

Hiking Gear in New Zealand

Q: Hello, I’m coming to New Zealand for a few months and would love to do some hiking while I’m there. I love Lord of the Rings and it would be awesome to walk around some of these beautiful places. But not too sure what I should pack, I’m a city girl and the hiking […]

Filed Under: Backpacker, Gear, New Zealand Tagged With: Gear, Hiking, New Zealand, Solo Female Travel

Hiking Kilimanjaro: How to Start Climbing and Gear Guide

May 13, 2015 By backpackers Travel

Hiking Kilimanjaro Stella Point

I have spent the better part of my life seeking adventure through travel; interacting with different cultures, learning bits of new languages, seeking famous treks, and the places (or spots) you only find out about from the locals. I dream of mountains, epic vistas and the feeling that stirs the spirit when you conquer a […]

Filed Under: Africa, Backpacker, Gear, Hiking Tagged With: Africa, Climbing, Gear, Hiking, Kilimanjaro

Nine Great Walks for Backpackers in New Zealand

November 23, 2014 By New Zealand Backpackers Magazine

New Zealand is a country of incredible landscape and scenery. The geography takes on a life of its own and is considered by many backpackers to be the true ‘wildlife’ of the country. There is no better way to engage with nature and the incredible scenery than hiking, trekking or rambling. New Zealand has many […]

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‘I wished our first meeting hadn’t started an hour and a half late…at least not the very first one!’ Mihalis laughed, pointing to an invisible watch on his hairy wrist. ‘This isn’t the kind of Greece you know…time doesn’t exist in Ikaria!’ His explosive laugh caused us, the foreign volunteers, to pause with our buttered […]

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