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Taroko Gorge Hiking – Trip Report

Nov 27, 2018 | 3 comments

Taroko Gorge in Taiwan has some of the best gorge scenery out of any hiking I have done. Just like if you visit Norway you must see the fjords, the same can be said about a visit to Taiwan and going to Taroko Gorge. It has stunning mountains and gorges and all covered...

Tramping In New Zealand – Four Classic New Zealand Great Walks To Do

Aug 29, 2018 | 10 comments

Tramping in New Zealand (hiking) is one of the best things to do in the country. New Zealand is known as one of the most beautiful countries in the world, after all they filmed the Lord of the Rings there for a reason. From chilled out coastal walks to more strenuous...

A Top 10 of the Most Stunningly Beautiful Hikes in the World

Jul 18, 2017 | 12 comments

If you’ve ever been hiking, you know that the scenery makes for 90% of the experience! The most amazing part in hiking is that, regardless of the fact that you plan to hike for days or you simply go on a short one-day trip, you are surely going to come across some...

15 of the Best Hikes in the World – Hiking Bloggers Tell All

Sep 26, 2016 | 14 comments

Hiking into nature is one of the best ways to escape the modern world and get away from it all. I got in touch with some travel and hiking bloggers I know to get their opinion on what some of their favourite hikes are, to give you some ideas for your own hiking. This...

Tongariro Crossing Trek In New Zealand – Trekking Through Mordor

Jun 1, 2014 | 4 comments

Tongariro National Park is well known for its natural beauty and for trekking the Tongariro Crossing, but for many people it will be heard of from being used as the landscape of Mordor in Lord of the rings. It was rightly used for the scenery of Mordor as it is based...

Hiking The Abel Tasman National Park In New Zealand

May 20, 2014 | 4 comments

Walking through Abel Tasman National Park in New Zealand should be on everyones list of things to do when visiting the country. It is a gorgeous walk through forest and along golden sand beaches with azure seas. It is an easy walk taking on average 3 days, or 2 days...

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Hi! We’re Jonny and Sidra. Jonny started this blog as the “Backpackingman” several years ago to help other travellers with advice and inspiration, especially about Japan where he spent a long time. Now in a relationship with Sidra they both journey together and write guides about the places they visit for you to get the best out of your own travels. Find out more here…