Tourism is growing at an exponential rate. Travelers are exploring new destinations but sometimes don’t know where to go and with the economy, most travelers want to cut back on spending. Art of Backpacking provides information on safe destinations and eliminates their misunderstanding of other cultures.

Not only are we providing the latest and greatest information, we are linking you to travel news, unique photography and videos, travel gear and much more. Whether you are fresh to the idea of backpacking or this is your tenth trip around the world, Art of Backpacking will cater to your needs.

Who is Art of Backpacking? What is the Art of Backpacking? We’re Mike and Teresa and we developed this site after our first trip backpacking abroad. It became a place to share our adventure with the world and now it is a place to inform others about the wonderful journey that is backpacking. It’s cutting travel costs, but not cutting the exciting elements of adventure. Our mission is to help you travel in style; to distinctive places and to have fun doing so! « less