About This Site

Hi guys!

My name is Kim. I’ve loved discovering new cultures for as long as I can remember, always wanting to learn about new languages and ancient societies. Growing up, I always went camping and hiking with my family during the holidays. Later on, I was introduced to backpacking and I was hooked – I loved being able to just spontaneously decide where to go and what to do! I have had some crazy and wonderful experiences that could not have happened while travelling any other way. I mean, who else but a backpacker would get stuck emergency hitchhiking in the dark in the Golan Heights (and subsequently end up on a strange, isolated hippy campground) or experience the incredible generosity of the impoverished people living in Cairo’s City of the Dead during Ramadan?

When I travel, I like to visit places that are off the beaten track, places that most people have never heard of. I believe that you can’t really get to know a country just by visiting major cities – you need to take the time to explore more remote areas, meet locals, and try new foods that you’ve never heard of before.

Although I’m not travelling full-time, I have made some longer trips in the past. Now I’m studying archaeology, but I still travel whenever I can, particularly before and after excavations. My travels so far have mostly been focused on the Middle East, though I’m hoping to explore different parts of the world soon!

On this website, I will provide information about travelling in different places that will help you explore the world without spending a ton of money. I will also share my own backpacking experiences and hopefully inspire you to grab your backpack and hit the road!