W. Eugene Smith said, “The world just does not fit conveniently into the format of a 35mm camera.” As travelers, backpackers, and globetrotters, we know it to be true. A simple photograph could not even begin to capture the multitude of opportunities to see, do, and experience around the world… and yet, most of us [...]
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May 2010
When visiting South Africa, it can be tempting to pass on Johannesburg altogether (aka Jo’burg, or Jozi amongst the locals). It has a reputation of being very dangerous, and lacks the natural beauty of Cape Town. Still, I found there was more than enough to do to keep me busy for a few days. Most [...]
Last Fall, I opened the doors at Go Backpacking to guest posts for the first time, and was truly surprised by the high degree of interest from fellow travelers. One of the first people to respond was Danielle Alvarez, a then senior studying magazine journalism at Syracuse University. Danielle has been a regular contributor here [...]
One bite and I knew these were not the same cupcakes I grew up with.
Visiting Angkor is a highlight for most visitors to Cambodia and Southeast Asia.
This is a guest post by Pamela MacNaughtan. If you want to guest post on Go Backpacking, please read more here. Ghana has been on my travel list for some time now, however I’ve been reluctant to commit it to my itinerary. Researching a trip can be a lot of fun, but reading guidebooks can be [...]