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My teenage daughter backpacked alone through Europe. Despite my worry, I'd let her do it again.

My oldest daughter took a gap year between high school and college. I worried every single day for …

Elise Seyfried   


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I backpacked across Europe for 2 weeks. Booking Airbnbs in small towns to save money was the most unexpected highlight of my trip.

BI's reporter booked Airbnbs in the small towns of Neustrelitz, Germany, and Roggwil, Switzerland, …

Joey Hadden   


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I backpacked across Europe for 2 weeks and slept on trains and in budget Airbnbs. 10 things surprised me about this type of travel.

Business Insider's reporter took a one-week solo backpacking trip in Berlin and Vienna, sleeping in…

Joey Hadden   


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Disappointing photos show what it's really like to backpack across Europe

Over the course of two weeks, I backpacked across Germany, Austria, Italy, and Switzerland while ex…

Joey Hadden   


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I love flying with a backpack — but after spending 2 weeks lugging one around Europe, I think a carry-on suitcase is the way to go for longer trips

After carrying a heavy backpack around four countries in Europe, Business Insider's travel reporter…

Joey Hadden   


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A solo backpacker who has been to 40 countries says 3 things help her travel for free

"I'd never worked on a ranch before. I was really excited by the idea of riding some horses in this…

Joey Hadden   


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I booked an Airbnb in a Swiss village to save money while backpacking Europe for 2 weeks. It ended up being my favorite destination.

When BI's reporter visited Zurich, Switzerland, on a two-week backpacking trip, she booked an Airbn…

Joey Hadden   


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I spent 60 hours on Amtrak trains with a carry-on bag and a backpack. Here are 7 things I regret not packing and 9 items I'm glad I brought.

Knowing I'd be staying overnight in sleeper cars, I packed some travel essentials I thought would b…

Joey Hadden   


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Everyone's talking about running and rucking right now. How to decide which one to add to your fitness routine.

A cardiologist and celebrity personal trainer said running and rucking offer similar benefits, so g…

Kim Schewitz   


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Goodbye backpacks. The cool kids are going back to school with a $155 Longchamp tote in hand.

Forget backpacks. College and high school students are carrying Le Pliage totes from the French des…

Amanda Krause   


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I packed for a weeklong cruise with just a carry-on and a backpack. Here are 10 items I'm glad I brought and 9 things I wish I had with me.

I took my first cruise in April 2022 on Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas — one of the largest c…

Joey Hadden   


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Gen Z is ushering in the all-inclusive era

All-inclusive resorts are seeing a surge in demand in part driven by Gen Z, who value luxury, conve…

Kelsey Vlamis   


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I moved back to the US after 6 years abroad, but the comforts of home feel more isolating than ever

After six years of living abroad, I moved back home to the United States. Transitioning back to lif…

Katie Lemon   


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A celebrity stylist helped me pack for a luxury train trip with a dress code. I used a backpack and never repeated outfits.

"You can never be overdressed on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express," the company's website states, …

Joey Hadden   


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I forced my kids to go on a 70-mile hike with me in California. It taught them what they're capable of.

A mother of three says hiking for multiple days and carrying everything they needed on their backs,…

Wendy Altschuler   


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JetBlue founder and low-cost airline veteran explains how struggling airlines need to adapt to survive right now

Low-cost guru David Neeleman, who has founded five budget carriers since 1984, told BI some airline…

Taylor Rains