Flashpacker Travel Blog
A collaboration of stories, advice and more from our Flashpacker Co Network of writers, photographers and contributors. We believe travel is transformative and hope that our Flashpacker journeys will inspire you to travel and travel well. Follow along with our first hand experiences as we create a new type of travel, experiencing more by sacrificing less.
What I Learned Hiking The Sawtooth Mountains
In the fall of 2018, we took a weeklong hiking trip out to the Sawtooth Mountains in central Idaho. The trip took all kinds of twists and turns, starting from the first minute we set out. We ended up learning lifelong travel lessons and creating unique memories that will last forever.
French Broad River Float
We're continuing our Summer of Road Trips due to coronavirus with a relaxing float down the French Broad River, in Asheville, North Carolina. Pack the right gear and check out a river float near you by reading about our experience.
Ways to Explore the World in Quarantine - Part 3
We’re back with Part 3 so that you can continue exploring from home with virtual tours of scenery and nature. Experience beautiful regions around the world with interactive online tools, explore the moon and Mars with virtual tours of our distant neighbors, and hang with your favorite animals via live webcams.
Ways to Explore the World in Quarantine - Part 2
As the spread of COVID-19 continues around the world, us travelers are doing our part by staying home. It can be a challenging transition to make, so we’re bringing you all the cool ways you can virtually roam right from your couch. Free, virtual options to explore museums, shows, architecture, and street art all over the world
Ways to Explore the World in Quarantine - Part 1
The emergency of COVID-19 has changed a lot around the world. One of the challenges for us wanderers is the claustrophobic feeling of not being able to travel. We are lucky to have technology though that can allows us connected to the wonders of the world that we will dream of now, and travel to later!- Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh.
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