Welcome to the Hangry Backpacker! Travel is our business, but food is our passion. Seeing, experiencing and tasting the world through food and drink, usually as a solo traveler, is what drives the Hangry Backpacker.
Searching for the best cheap, local eats – all while meeting people, learning about other cultures and providing honest information for other travelers – is how we explore the world, with five important words in mind: Go Alone. Get Lost. Eat.
What’s New?
Food allergies affect millions of people around the world. Traveling with a food allergy can be stressful and potentially dangerous. Check out the Hangry Backpacker’s breakdown of traveling with a food allergy – tips and suggestions from personal experience!
New! – The Hangry Backpacker’s Travel Gear
What’s in my backpack? What kind of backpack do I carry? The Hangry Backpacker’s Travel Gear has all of the big stuff – and some of the small stuff – that comes with me around the world.
Fresh City Guides from the Hangry Backpacker:
The Importance of Backpacking After COVID-19
When travel resumes after COVID-19, no one knows exactly how that will unfold. What is clear to some – quite frankly, in fact, it’s clear to too few people – is that the travel industry needs backpacking to bounce back ASAP. The Importance of Backpacking After COVID-19 explains why the world needs backpackers and budget travelers.
Food Safety Abroad!
Don’t Travel Thirsty!
After several months of grueling research in Southeast Asia, this is the result: A comprehensive guide to beer in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Malaysia and Myanmar.
Ancient Southeast Asia
The ancient city of Bagan is an enormous complex of ruins and thousands of temples. Although not as popular as other sites, it offers an incredible experience for travelers.
Angkor Wat and the surrounding ancient city is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Southeast Asia. Check out these 11 tips before you go!
Travel Tips for Couples
Thinking of traveling with a significant other? It’s not always as glamorous as it may seem. Traveling for more than a couple of weeks can take a toll on a relationship, but it doesn’t have to! Make sure to check these travel tips for couples before you go.
Coming Soon!
- New guides and commentary on all things Romania
- Lots of Egypt-based content!
- More from Spain!
- More Oregon guides and stories!