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Smarter Packing, Smarter Spending: What Backpackers Actually Pack in 2025

Packing for a backpacking trip in 2025 is no longer about cramming everything into a single rucksack. It is about modular planning, climate awareness, and gear that earns its place. Whether you are trekking through Southeast Asia, hiking the Andes, or hostel hopping across the Balkans, what you pack shapes how you travel. The essentials: what every backpacker carries According to GearLab’s 2025 checklist , the core kit includes a lightweight backpack (35 to 45 litres), a quic

Patagonia’s Reopened Trails Offer Modular Adventure in 2025

In October 2025, Patagonia’s iconic cross-border trail network officially reopened after a multi-year conservation overhaul. The joint initiative between Chile and Argentina restores over 1,200 kilometres of trekking routes, connecting Torres del Paine, Los Glaciares, and lesser-known reserves like Jeinimeni and Lago del Desierto. For adventure travellers, it’s a chance to explore one of the world’s most dramatic landscapes with new safety protocols, modular waypoints, and cu

Japan’s 2025 Tourism Tax: What Travellers Need to Know

In October 2025, Japan introduced a sweeping update to its tourism tax policy, affecting both domestic and international travelers. The new system imposes nightly fees ranging from ¥1,000 to ¥10,000 (approximately $6.50 to $65 USD) depending on the location, accommodation type, and season. While the move is designed to combat over tourism and fund infrastructure upgrades, it’s also reshaping how travellers approach budgeting, itinerary planning, and cultural etiquette. As rep

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Life is either a daring adventure or

nothing at all.

Helen Keller

Deafblind author and activist; co-founder of the ACLU