[TravelFilter] I'm leaving the country next week, with no return ticket. I'll be starting off in Thailand (Bangkok), with a basic itinerary including other countries in Southeast Asia, Australia, and (eventually) Europe. I feel mostly prepared. But I'm curious as to what I'm forgetting? Your help is appreciated. [more inside]
posted by sacrifix on Dec 10, 2009 - 45 answers

My wife and I are planning a backpacking trip to Colorado for the end of August. Where should we go? [more inside]
posted by jpdoane on Jul 26, 2009 - 15 answers

Looking for an east coast backpacking trip this fall. [more inside]
posted by ryanshepard on Jun 17, 2009 - 2 answers

I'm going to Europe in December/January. How do I make hostel reservations? I'll be traveling with one friend for about a week, and then by myself for another week and a half. My ideal hostel is warm, safe, and my stuff won't get stolen. We're not too afraid of roughing it, but we're going in the winter. So how (much) should we plan? [more inside]
posted by theiconoclast31 on Oct 19, 2008 - 16 answers

Where should we backpack in Olympic National Park? [more inside]
posted by jpdoane on Aug 4, 2008 - 13 answers

Going backpacking in northern Vermont soon - any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by kidsleepy on Jun 10, 2008 - 13 answers

I would like to go on a solo backpacking trip for the first time and I need some advice. [more inside]
posted by special-k on Apr 15, 2007 - 23 answers