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Backpacker stories, often solo, sometimes with someone, across Asia and Europe. Plus guides for traveling simply, without breaking the bank.

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Immersive stories written on the road, capturing the very essence of contemplative, respectful travel.

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Countries crossed with a backpack, sometimes in a few days, sometimes over a month. Each with its own journal, and soon its own guides.

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Road trips and hikes in the...

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Genuine smiles, breathtaking landscapes, overcrowded sites...

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Guides to prepare your trip

Itineraries, budget, accommodation: what I wish I'd known before leaving, drawn from my own travels.

L'église de la Trinité de Gergeti et le mont Kazbek vus depuis Stepantsminda
Travel tips Georgia

Gergeti Glacier Hike from Stepantsminda (Kazbegi): 20 km, 1,500 m of Climbing, via Gergeti Trinity Church

Randonneur assis face à la ligne droite de Mouse’s Tank Road entre les rochers rouges, Valley of Fire
Travel tips United States

Valley of Fire One-Day Itinerary from Las Vegas: Fire Wave, White Domes, Rainbow Vista and Mouse's Tank Road

Mer de nuages au lever du soleil à Ta Xua, Vietnam
Destination guides Vietnam

Ta Xua, Vietnam: Sea of Clouds, Dinosaur Spine and Mountain Roads by Motorbike (What You See in August)

About

Hi I'm Damien

I travel slowly, often on foot, sometimes alone, sometimes with someone. I love valleys where you don't meet a soul, hostels where you share a bottle with strangers, and mornings when you still don't know where you'll sleep that night.

Here, I keep track of those journeys: journals written in the moment, and guides I wish I'd found before setting off.

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