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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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15 Best Samurai Movies Set In Japan
These are some of the best samurai movies you can watch and they are all Japanese samurai movies as …
5 of The Best Walks in The Lake District
Offering endless opportunities for outdoor adventures, The Lake District is a true paradise for walk…
30 Best Castles In Scotland To Visit
The Castles in Scotland are some of the most spectacular castles you can see anywhere in the world a…
Danakil Depression Tour – Hiking The Active Erta Ale Volcano
The Danakil Depression is one of the best adventures in Africa and this is what it’s like and …
Hiking The Epic Kungsleden Trail In Sweden
Hiking the Kungsleden Trail in the far north of Sweden is one of the best long-distance hikes in Eur…
25 Most Famous Landmarks in Asia
Asia has some of the world’s most stunning natural and manmade structures and these are the 25…
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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.
