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About Backpackingman
Hi, I’m Jonny. I started backpacking around the world in 1997 and have continued to live and travel abroad ever since. I started Backpackingman in 2013 to give advice to other travellers about adventure, culture, and budget travel. On my adventures, I met my wife, Sidra, and we now travel the world together.
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Best Day Trips From Tokyo In 2023
Tokyo is, along with Kyoto, the main city people come to Japan to visit (for good reason), and there…
25 Best Gifts For Hikers (For 2023)
Being an avid hiker I have a good selection of gear for getting out backpacking in nature and this i…
Backpacking Light Gear Guide (2023)
Backpacking light is without a doubt the best way to go hiking and these days with many outdoor gear…
10 Best Movies About Japan (2023 Edition)
These are some of the best Japanese movies about Japan to watch to help understand the country befor…
10 Best Places to Visit in Odisha in 2023
Odisha is a huge state in India and it could take a long time to see all it has to offer but these a…
10 Best Countries To Visit In Africa (2023 Edition)
Africa is one of the most fascinating and culturally rich continents you can visit and these are 10 …
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I spent 3 months in Japan and it’s one of my favourite countries to explore, and also the country I have written about the most.
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The Isles of Scilly
The Isles of Scilly are an archipelago of sub-tropical islands off the coast of Cornwall in Britain and is where my father’s side of the family is from and one of my favourite places in the world.
