The Best Backpacks for Women
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More than just a different look, some backpacks for women are designed based on the shape of a woman's body for greater comfort. More »
Backpacker's Secret Guide: Muang Ngoi Neua, Lao
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Escape the grimy cities of SE Asia for a tranquil riverside village in northern Lao. More »
How to Get Started Backpacking [and Contest!]
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Stepping onto a trail with everything you need provides a unique kind of freedom: the ability to escape the crowds and explore the backcountry on your own terms. Here are the basics to get started today. More »
Matadorian Camden Luxford opens hostel in Peru
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MatadorU student and regular MatadorAbroad contributor, Camden Luxford, opened the Yamanyá Backpackers Hostel in Cusco, Peru. More »
How To Turn A Hoodie Into A Backpack
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From the innovative design site, Conceptual Devices, comes an 8-step process for converting your old college sweatshirt hoodie into a practical daypack. More »
Hostel Sex: A Practical Guide For Backpackers
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Getting it wherever a backpacker can... More »
Backpacker's Secret Guide: Nan, Thailand
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With a motorbike as your trusty steed, there are no limits to what you can see and do in Nan Province. More »
Rolf Potts: Backpacker Culture Is Not Destroying Civilization
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Backpacking today has more soul than most boomers believe. More »
7 MORE Common Mistakes Of First-Time Backpackers
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For newbies and veterans alike. More »
Simple Beach Yoga For Backpackers
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Need some simple, easy yoga poses to do when you're traveling? Check out this handy guide. More »
What’s In Your Backpack, Chris Guillebeau, Unconventional Entrepreneur?
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Matador catches up with the social media sensation behind The Art of Non-Conformity, Chris Guillebeau between trips as he continues his quest to visit every country on earth... More »
9 Montana Backpacking Trips That Will Blow Your Mind
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There is something about waking up deep in the backcountry, having carried all of your gear in to camp near a quiet lake or alpine cirque with panoramic views of the surrounding peaks. More »
Book Review: Backpacking with Brian
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Matador Contributor David DeFranza gives a raw, honest review of this travel journal-turned-paperback. More »
Backpacker's Secret Guide to Cabo Polonio
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Tyler Wetherall takes you off the beaten path... WAY off the beaten path. More »
