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From high-altitude trekking to budget city breaks. Seven ways to travel — each with its own gear, mindset, and approach.

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Trekker on mountain trail — Explore travel types

Featured travel types

The core of this blog

Trekking — Backpacker's Mentality

Multi-day mountain routes with full pack. The Himalayas, Patagonia, the Dolomites — tested and documented in depth.

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Hiking — Backpacker's Mentality

Day walks and weekend routes. Technique, gear, and trails from the Canadian Rockies to the Alps.

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More ways to travel

Beyond the mountains

Solo Travel — Backpacker's Mentality

How to plan, stay safe, and get more from travelling alone.

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Road Trip — Backpacker's Mentality

Self-drive routes through mountain and coastal terrain.

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Camping — Backpacker's Mentality

Wild camping, tent reviews, and overnight kit breakdowns.

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Also covered

More from the archive

Hostelling — Backpacker's Mentality

Budget travel, hostel tactics, and making the most of shared spaces.

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City Trips — Backpacker's Mentality

Urban exploration — where to stay, what to do, how to move fast and light.

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