Backpacking Travel Experts 2025

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.

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,

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.

Isaac Navias and Kim Coates are obsessed with traveling the U.S. and the world, while inspiring others to do the same with their “Full Time To Travel Time” podcast. The couple believes anyone can turn a full-time job into unlimited freedom to explore by building a self-sustaining business like they did, which allows them to travel six or more months per year. Join Kim and Isaac on "Full Time to Travel Time," where they share their journey of turning wanderlust into reality. With 6+ years on the road, they reveal the insights, challenges and wild adventures of traveling full-time while running their own business.

I'm Phillip, and I'm a marketing consultant focused on SEO. I've been a digital nomad traveling around Europe, mainly in Lisbon and Portugal. I fell in love with the city and the country, which made me start a website to share all my knowledge and let other people have a fantastic time in Lisbon. Toda,y I live in Denmark, visit Lisbon multiple times a year, and help my amazing clients grow organically on Google and through email marketing.

Hi, I’m Sushant Yadav, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at TRAVELOSEI. With a passion for travel and innovation, I’m dedicated to creating seamless, memorable experiences for our customers. At TRAVELOSEI, I oversee operations and strategy, helping drive our mission to redefine how people explore the world. Always eager to connect, collaborate, and push boundaries in the travel industry.