Category: Backpacking, Budget travel & ecotourism

Since my first visit to the UK, my best friend’s mum has been insisting that I visit her hometown, York, England. It took me 10 years but I finally spent…

The Makadi Palace is a salubrious resort situated on Makadi Bay in Egypt’s fabulous Red Sea area. Featuring a private beach and just 30 minutes in a free shuttle bus…

The Caribbean is full of amazing places to visit during your honeymoon. Some of the Islands are similar while others have a unique vibe to experience.  Caribbean honeymoons are a…

Celle is a medieval town located in Lower Saxony and it’s a popular stop on Germany’s Timber-Frame Road. However, aside from medieval timber-frame houses, Celle has plenty of other fun activities…

The kind folks at Outdoor Products recently reached out to me to review their 30L Shasta Weather Defense Backpack ($72/ 2 lbs 3 oz (much lighter if the waist belt…

A common rule of thumb among lightweight backpackers is to pack food that provides at least 100 calories per ounce. For this meal plan, I wanted to take it to…

This post is sponsored by Land & Lore Anyone who has lived by the sea for any amount of time knows that saltwater destroys everything. That includes your skin, especially…

Casey Fiedler, author of The Adventure Lifestyle Blog, is now publishing a professional outdoor education blog here. The Adventure Lifestyle Blog will remain available to view but is no longer…

FUN FACT ABOUT FIREFLIES: they’re carnivorous during the larvae stage, but most turn into vegetarians when they get older, living off of nectar and pollen. And then there are some…

There’s nothing better than being outdoors, hiking a trail, and connecting with mother nature. That’s the dream after all – to travel the world, explore amazing places, and still be…

Fueled largely by habitat loss and poaching, the rapid decline of wildlife in Africa has been making headlines for years now. Perhaps it’s not surprising that many people have become…

Posted: 2/24/2023 | February 24th, 2023 Located on a high Andean plateau at 2,640 meters (8,660 feet) above sea level, Bogotá is the third-highest capital city in the world (after…

Everyone needs a break now and then. The sooner you plan your vacation, the more likely you will have a great experience. You’ll have the time to save enough money…

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Sitting almost smack dab in the middle of Myanmar, Mandalay is the second largest city in the country and arguably the friendliest. Less then an hour after arriving, we set off on foot…

Something I avoided for far too long was purchasing any clothing marketed for “travel.” I found it quite silly that a shirt or pair of pants could benefit my comfort…

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This is my current backpacking gear list that I have used since Spring of 2016. I’ve been very satisfied with it so far. It provides the perfect combination of utility,…

Singapore is a city of culinary diversity and excellence. With so much variety in style and quality, it’s no easy task to choose the best Singapore restaurant for your evening…

Screenshot of the redesigned home page. The (tentative) backpacking meal planner section. That's right... The Adventure Lifestyle Blog is undergoing a massive overhaul. It won't be up in the next…

Well, as it turns out, apparently I didn't save any of my photos from Looking Glass Falls. This single drop 60ft fall is located just outside of Brevard, NC on…

Posted: 6/19/2019 | June 19th, 2019 Last month, I announced the release of my next book, Ten Years a Nomad: A Traveler’s Journey Home. It’s about how I became a…

Ah, Venice. The Romance, the history, the price tag. Venice will sweep you up very easily in it’s romantic grandeur, and invite you to get lost inside its winding streets,…

A summary review of new gear, trends, and news from Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2015. by Will Rietveld and Janet Reichl | Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2015 Wrap-up Introduction For…