by SilverBackpacker | Thoughts
To better understand the complexities of begpacking, it’s useful to examine both its pros and cons, the cultural shifts it has triggered, and the role of social media in amplifying the debate.
by SilverBackpacker | Thoughts
Backpacking is a State of Mind When do you stop Backpacking? Age is not a Barrier for Backpacking In the past, I used to engage in backpacking because I couldn’t afford other options like organized tours. Additionally, I desired to spend months abroad...
by SilverBackpacker | SBP Book Club, The Silver Backpack, Thoughts
Into the Wild with Christopher McCandless and Bus 142 Into the Wild with Christopher McCandless and Bus 142 To most seasoned wanderers, travelling is not just a lifestyle but life itself. However, when you ask them to find the reason behind their travel, there is no...
by SilverBackpacker | Thoughts
The Road to Somewhere Else As the days approach you feel restless. The road is calling. The road to somewhere else. Those feet are telling you to move, it’s time to go, it’s time to leave, you check your backpack and make sure you have everything long before the...
by SilverBackpacker | Thoughts
Do it While You’re Young Do it While You’re Young, Before You get too Old Do it While You’re Young, Before You get too Old Do it While You’re Young. Those words in the title of this post above. What do they mean? How Young is Young? How Old is Old? How Young is...
by SilverBackpacker | The Silver Backpack, Thoughts
Truth Seeking Journey “Don’t wait around. Don’t get old and make excuses. Save a couple thousand dollars. Sell your car. Get a world atlas. Start looking at every page and tell yourself that you can go there. You can live there. Are there sacrifices to be made? Of...