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Backpacking Travel Experts 2025

Embark on a journey through the world of backpacking travel with Featured.com's curated directory of globetrotting experts. Our platform connects seasoned adventurers, budget travel gurus, and off-the-beaten-path explorers with top publishers and media outlets. These carefully selected backpacking professionals have traversed continents, navigated diverse cultures, and mastered the art of adventure on a shoestring. Their insights have been featured in leading travel publications, offering readers authentic advice on everything from packing light to finding hidden gems. For publishers, this directory is a treasure trove of authoritative voices ready to enrich your travel content. For backpacking experts, it's your passport to increased visibility and recognition in the travel industry. Whether you're seeking expert tips for your next article or looking to share your travel wisdom with a wider audience, our directory is your starting point for inspiring connections. Explore the profiles below to discover the perfect backpacking travel expert for your next story or collaboration.

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Raj Thapa

Trekking guide and Travel, Tour Operator at Nepal Gateway Trekking Pvt. Ltd.

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I am a trekking Guide and adventure traveller from Nepal. I have been Handling Adventure Trekking, Expeditions, cultural, and Wildlife Tours in Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan since 2006. I love showing new people new places and giving them experiences they'll never forget. I have several past and current clients recommending me and my team, whom you can contact directly. This is, in fact, our best advertisement. Now I am working with smaller and more private groups through this. I love to travel around the world and share my experiences.

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Tys Sniffen

Founder at Idea Mountain

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Building better ways to travel light. Pack less, pack smarter, leave less of a footprint. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atR-9wzm-aY&t https://ideamountain.com/

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Chinyelu Karibi-Whyte

Budget Travel Enthusiast & Guide at Tripping Eagle

Travel is my way of life, and I’m passionate about helping others explore the world effortlessly. Through Tripping Eagle, I share tips, resources, and inspiration for every kind of budget traveler. With insights from my global travels, my goal is to make your journeys affordable, memorable, enriching, and tailored to your style.

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Matthew Heyes

Founder at Backpacker Job Board

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Founder of Five Bees Media.Backpacker Job Board:https://www.backpackerjobboard.com.au/https://www.backpackerjobboard.co.nz/Student Job Boardhttps://www.studentjobboard.com.au/Grapevine Jobshttps://www.grapevinejobs.com.au/seojobs.auhttps://seojobs.au/

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Laurel Robbins

Founder at Monkeys and Mountains Hiking & Adventure Travel

Adventure Travel
Blogger
Blogging
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Laurel is the founder of Monkeys and Mountains Adventure Travel, named after the two things she loves most. She started it as an adventure travel blog 10 years ago and for the past several years has focused on offering primate tours in Madagascar and hiking tours in Europe. In addition, Laurel has a marketing background and shares her passion for digital marketing by offering digital marketing consulting to tour operators and travel companies. She’s been featured in high profile publications including National Geographic, BBC Travel, The Guardian and The Telegraph. Laurel’s a sought after speaker having spoken at ITB Berlin (3 times), WTM London, WTM Dubai, NBE Finland, TBEX Athens, TBC Asia Colombo and the Romanian Digital Travel Conference. TravelMassive recently included her in their “100 Inspiring Women Travel Founders” list. When not hard at work, you’ll find her volunteering with monkeys or hiking in the Alps.

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Juan Castells

Travel Blogger at Planet of Adventures

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Lorena Lee

Travel blogger / ex-BCG consultant at Carryoner

Adobe Photoshop
Autocad
English
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I am a management consulting associate at the Boston Consulting Group who enjoys solving problems with creativity and positive energy! Thus far, I have brought value to clients in three industries: consumer & retail, industrial goods, and non-profit.My academic background is in Architectural Engineering, a degree that allowed me to express creativity within the not-so-reasonable boundaries of Newton's Laws and building codes. Additionally, while at the University, I participated in student competitions to explore three personal interests: real estate, artificial intelligence, and photography.My hobby is traveling the world and communicating with as many people as possible. So far, I speak 5 different languages and have visited 40 countries.

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Michelle O'Donnell

Travel writer at BritAdventures.com

Backpacking
Ex-pat life
Gap year & working holiday visas
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I am an ex travel agent who has worked in the travel industry for over 11 years, with an overlap into travel writing for the past 5 years. Focusing on solo, female travel through a decade of gap years and working holiday visas, I help people plan their own trip of a lifetime.

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Adrian O'Brien

Travel Consultant at self-emlpoyed

Innsbruck, Austria
Austria
Benelux
European Travel
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With 25 years in the travel industry across Europe, I have recently started my own business as a travel consultant. Leveraging my experiences as a tour guide in France, Norway and the Benelux, as well as resort work in other countries, I now help plan itineraries for independent travelers to Europe,

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Inge Von Aulock

Travel Advisor & Editor in Chief at Outdoorsy

Angel Investing
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence For Business
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I'm an investor and entrepreneur. I am curious by nature, always looking for new ways to learn about the world around me. I love to meet new people, talk about the world and get my hands dirty with things that fascinate me. I like investing in startups that are solving problems in areas that fascinate me. I want to be part of a team with passion and drive who can help build something great together. A few of my favorite things: 1. Insatiably curious about the world around me, I never seem to get enough about learning everything. 2. As an investor and entrepreneur, I am always thinking about what's next for people like us (and how we can help make it happen). 3. As a sales and operations specialist, I've seen firsthand the impact that others have had on our companies’ success—from managing logistics and operations to building better relationships with customers—and it makes me want to do all that much more!

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Balaram Thapa

Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Nepal Hiking Team at Nepal Hiking Team

Kathmandu, Nepal
Nepal Travel Consultation – In-depth knowledge of Nepal’s trekking routes, culture, and travel logistics to provide expert advice for adventure seekers.

I’m Balaram Thapa, the founder and CEO of Nepal Hiking Team, a leading agency offering trekking and adventure tours across Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. With over 20 years of hands-on experience in the tourism industry, I specialize in designing safe, culturally rich, and memorable trekking experiences in the Himalayas. My journey began as a trekking porter and evolved into leading one of Nepal’s most trusted adventure companies. This deep field experience—combined with a strong commitment to sustainable travel—gives me a unique perspective on high-altitude trekking, traveler safety, and authentic Himalayan exploration.

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Rachel Coleman

Travel Advisor & Senior Editor at Easy World Travels

Adabas
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Agile Methodologies
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As a Program Manager at SEEK, I manage the delivery of strategic programs for SEEK's AI platforms and services group, which aims to create a seamless and personalised experience for candidates and hirers across the Asia Pacific. I have over 10 years of experience in leading and executing complex technology projects across various industries, including government, higher education, and the private sector. I am passionate about solving seemingly impossible problems with creative and innovative solutions, leveraging my skills in leadership, strategy, business process optimisation, and IT project delivery. I have a Master of Technology in Computer Software Engineering and a Bachelor of Music in Performance. I am also a certified MSP Practitioner, ITIL certified and a certified mentor. I enjoy collaborating with diverse and talented teams, and contributing to SEEK's mission of helping people live more fulfilling and productive working lives.

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Alida Paljevic

Founder & CEO at Vagabonda Travel

Cruises
Customer Service
Destination Management
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I always believed there is something magical about travel.As a young girl, I already knew that I wanted to travel the world, to experience and learn as much as possible about the beautiful, diverse places on our planet. I choose the travel industry path because I thought that having a job within the travel industry would allow me to travel.Well, that happened, but also, so much more! Through the years I held positions such as tour manager and travel advisor, evolving later on into product development and somehow ending in B2B sales. I have experience in many sectors of the travel industry, but tour operating is (by far) my favorite. I fell in love with the development of beautiful travel packages and itineraries that are unique and special. Every itinerary I prepare, to me, is just like a painting to a painter or a book to a writer, my little work of art, a piece of magic!I still deeply believe there is something magical about traveling, the fresh perspective it gives us when we learn about different cultures, habits, and ways of life, and the acceptance that we are all different, but still the same, to me, that is the magic of travel. Now, more than ever before, as a travel agency owner I hope to inspire and help people travel a bit slower in order to have a deeper impact.The impact for the traveler will be a deeper immersion into the culture that causes a small but irreversible change within, a broader understanding of the world that creates true love and passion for life and for travel, with every new trip! The slower pace of travel also makes a deeper impact on the destinations and small businesses we support starting from small, boutique-style, authentic, family-owned hotels, to amazing service providers such as guides, drivers, entertainers, and artists... Travel should help us grow as individuals! The mixing of cultures should help us expand our views, understand better, accept, and love all the humans on this planet.

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Kevin Mercier

Entrepreneur & Travel Expert at KEVMRC TRAVEL

Aweber
Blogging
Business Planning
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Product Owner des dashboards Sales & Marketing chez Stellantis

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Sue Calvert

Travel Blogger at Sojourns With Sue

Morgan Hill, CA, USA
California Small-Town Getaways
European City Guides
Solo Female Travel Over 50
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Sue Calvert is the founder of Sojourns With Sue, a travel blog and YouTube channel inspiring women over 50 to embrace solo travel with confidence, humor, and curiosity. She covers solo adventures across Europe and the U.S., with a special love for big-city energy and the charm of small-town escapes. By blending safety advice, practical tips, and a touch of wit, Sue helps midlife women discover destinations, hotels, and strategies that make traveling alone not only doable but deeply rewarding.

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Nadav Levy

Entrepreneur at TravelingWiz

Account Management
Agile Methodologies
Analytical Skills
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Experienced business development leader for startups and international corporates, focusing on technology and innovation, with extensive experience taking projects from idea to product. I have a passion for technology and business innovation and methodologies, and find the challenge of innovation process fascinating and believe it's the basis for every company's survival in today's business environment.

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Jeremy Scott Foster

Founder at TravelFreak

Adobe Photoshop
Adventure Travel
Advertising
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Content strategist and photographer with a prolific history working in the travel and hospitality industries. Strong experience in digital media with a focus on content monetization, SEO, SEM and travel photography.

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Rob Bruhn

Founder at Bananomad

Accounting
Analysis
Automation
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Rob Bruhn, a U.S. Army veteran and MBA, applies his data analytics expertise at Bananomad.com to make wellness and travel insights actionable. Continuously learning from diverse global experiences, he focuses on distilling complex data into relatable advice. Rob’s personal stories from travels through 13 countries and an ongoing RV journey across the U.S. not only enrich his content but also bring authenticity and a broad perspective to readers seeking a mindful, adventurous lifestyle.

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Jennifer Pellerito

Travel Content Creator & Blogger at Jen on the Run

Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Advertising
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I am a creative professional with expertise in copywriting, blogging, social media, and freelance journalism. I am a passionate storyteller. Whether I'm working with brands or reporting on a story, I love sharing and inspiring people to think, feel, or act. As a copywriter, it's my mission to build loyalty, trust and an emotional connection with each unique audience I'm writing for. I've worked with brands to help define their unique mission, values, and voice.As a blogger and journalist, I write about travel, food, and design. I love exploring stories that celebrate culture and enrich readers' lives.Questions? Contact me on LinkedIn or send me an email at jen@velvetleafcreative.com.www.velvetleafcreative.com

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Laura Bernazano

Expert Travel Blogger at Lost Between Oceans

Ai Automation
Ai Expert
Business Strategy
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International Business Management Student | Entrepreneur Welcome to my LinkedIn profile! I am Laura Bernazano, an aspiring entrepreneur and marketing enthusiast, I strive to make an impact by combining my academic expertise with hands-on experience in the floral industry.Founder at Vermont Flowers Europe: A thriving wholesale company specializing in preserved flowers. I established this venture to bridge the gap between the European market and our company in Kenya who invented preserved flowers 40 years ago. With a focus on quality, sustainability, and customer service, we cater to a diverse range of clients seeking flowers, foliages and moss to create unique floral arrangements or moss walls.Continuous Learning:In my pursuit of excellence, I am a firm believer in continuous self-learning. Whether it's staying up-to-date with the latest digital tools, attending industry conferences, or engaging in online courses, I am dedicated to expanding my knowledge base to deliver optimal results.

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What types of backpacking travel experts can publishers find on Featured.com?

Featured.com offers access to a diverse range of backpacking travel experts, including long-distance hikers, budget travel specialists, gear reviewers, and cultural immersion enthusiasts. Publishers can find experts with experience in various regions, from Southeast Asia backpacking routes to European hostelling, and those specializing in solo travel, eco-friendly backpacking, and adventure trekking.

What kind of backpacking travel topics do publishers typically seek expert insights on?

Publishers often seek expert insights on a wide range of backpacking travel topics, including budget-friendly destination guides, packing tips for long-term travel, safety advice for solo backpackers, sustainable travel practices, off-the-beaten-path experiences, and navigating cultural differences. They may also look for commentary on emerging travel trends, the impact of technology on backpacking, and how global events affect the backpacking community.

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Featured.com streamlines the process of finding suitable backpacking travel experts by offering a comprehensive directory with detailed profiles. Publishers can easily search and filter experts based on specific areas of expertise, regions of experience, and types of backpacking (e.g., ultralight, long-term, or adventure). This allows publishers to quickly identify and reach out to experts who can provide the most relevant and valuable insights for their content needs.

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