Big Trips – Indie Traveller https://www.indietraveller.co In-Depth Travel Guides, Tips & Adventure Travel Blog Wed, 28 May 2025 09:36:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://www.indietraveller.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/cropped-indie-traveller-favicon-feet-slanted-32x32.png Big Trips – Indie Traveller https://www.indietraveller.co 32 32 Southeast Asia Itinerary Suggestions & Routes (For 1 Month Or More) https://www.indietraveller.co/south-east-asia-itineraries/ https://www.indietraveller.co/south-east-asia-itineraries/#comments Sun, 25 May 2025 18:46:03 +0000 https://www.indietraveller.co/?p=149 Planning and travel tips for a trip to Southeast Asia, with route ideas ranging from a 2 weeks taster to a 6 month see-it-all sojourn

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]]> https://www.indietraveller.co/south-east-asia-itineraries/feed/ 269 How To Backpack The Balkans (Southeast Europe) https://www.indietraveller.co/backpacking-the-balkans/ https://www.indietraveller.co/backpacking-the-balkans/#comments Sun, 25 May 2025 18:45:29 +0000 https://www.indietraveller.co/?p=57000 Ahh, the Balkans. It’s one of those corners of Europe that still doesn’t get as much love as it should! Read my deep dive on how to get the most out of travelling in this region...

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]]> https://www.indietraveller.co/backpacking-the-balkans/feed/ 2 What Is The Banana Pancake Trail? – Tips, Tricks and How To Plan https://www.indietraveller.co/banana-pancake-trail/ https://www.indietraveller.co/banana-pancake-trail/#respond Sun, 25 May 2025 18:44:39 +0000 https://www.indietraveller.co/?post_type=travel_advice&p=72627 The Banana Pancake trail is surely the world’s most legendary backpacking route. With major stops throughout Southeast Asia, it’s easy to navigate, safe, and typically very affordable — along with being adventurous and home to so many spectacular sights. I have travelled 100% of what is typically considered part of the Banana Pancake Trail. It’s ... Read more

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]]> https://www.indietraveller.co/banana-pancake-trail/feed/ 0 Where To Go Backpacking: Key Routes Around The World https://www.indietraveller.co/where-to-go-backpacking/ https://www.indietraveller.co/where-to-go-backpacking/#comments Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:38:29 +0000 https://www.indietraveller.co/?p=37540 Are you thinking of going on a BIG journey — not wanting to visit just one country but itching to explore many countries in one trip? Then let me share some of the best multi-country backpacking routes around the world. These are great travel routes that let you explore within specific regions, though if you ... Read more

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]]> https://www.indietraveller.co/backpacking-in-central-america/feed/ 93 How Much Does It Cost To Travel 1 Year? https://www.indietraveller.co/1-year-travel-cost/ https://www.indietraveller.co/1-year-travel-cost/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2024 11:41:00 +0000 https://www.indietraveller.co/?p=272 The answer depends very much on your travel style, and where exactly you plan to go...

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]]> https://www.indietraveller.co/1-year-travel-cost/feed/ 17 What Is The Latin America Gringo Trail? (Tips + Travel Guide) https://www.indietraveller.co/latin-america-gringo-trail/ https://www.indietraveller.co/latin-america-gringo-trail/#respond Mon, 22 May 2023 09:09:54 +0000 https://www.indietraveller.co/?post_type=travel_advice&p=72633 The Latin America Gringo Trail is the quintessential backpacking route taking you through some of the continent’s most amazing countries. From salsa-filled nights to desert adventures and colorful festivals, it’s an experience like no other. I spent a year travelling the Gringo Trail through South America and Central America, starting in Mexico and ending my ... Read more

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]]> https://www.indietraveller.co/latin-america-gringo-trail/feed/ 0 Podcast: How I Turned A Career Sabattical Into A Life Of Travel https://www.indietraveller.co/podcast-the-offbeat-life/ https://www.indietraveller.co/podcast-the-offbeat-life/#respond Mon, 27 Dec 2021 17:21:36 +0000 https://www.indietraveller.co/?p=59258 Have you ever wondered what it’d be like to take a break from your career to travel the world? Or do you maybe dream of turning your passion into a consistent source of income, giving you the freedom to live or travel wherever you want? Then be sure to catch me on the Offbeat Life ... Read more

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