About Backpacking Travel Blog
Our Story
Samuel and Audrey met one fateful day in Itaewon. He regaled her with stories from Rajasthan while she indulged him with tales from Mumbai. Over the span of the afternoon they discovered their mutual desire to pursue a life of travel. The hours were spent swapping experiences from their extensive travels across Latin America, eating Turkish ice cream, dreaming of little towns in South East Asia, and wandering on foot as they got to know each other better. They’ve been together ever since.
Samuel Jeffery : Nomadic Samuel
Samuel Jeffery (known more commonly as Nomadic Samuel) hails from Gold River, British Columbia, Canada. He spent the better part of his youth fleeing from bears and cougars in this small scenic town. Since graduating university he’s been thoroughly addicted to an unconventional lifestyle overseas and is a self-confessed backpacking addict without any known cure in sight. Before he pegs it he plans to cross as many international borders as he possibly can.
Audrey Bergner : That Backpacker
Audrey Bergner (known in the interwebs as That Backpacker) was born in Montreal, Canada but raised in the Sierras of Argentina. She shot guns, set traps in the forest and sometimes went to school. Before even turning legal age she was galavanting across the globe. When her feet are no longer perpetually itchy she plans to open a cozy little hostel in a location yet to be determined.
Our Similarities
Food: Savoury Indian curries, street food & cheesecake topped with Dulce de Leche (and pretty much everything else under the sun)
Drinks: Mango lassis & exotic fruit smoothies
Travel Style: Cheapskate extraordinaires wandering through back-alleys that aren’t in the Lonely Planet guidebooks.
Mode of Transportation: Epic train journeys that wind through the countryside and mountainous regions.
Music: Indie rock and world music.
Countries: India, Argentina and soon to be Thailand.
Destinations: Mega metropolises & old world colonial charmers.
Our Differences
Sports: When I uttered ‘Blackhawks’ she told me to pull out my camera. When she exclaimed ‘Messi’ I thought she was referring to my unruly hair.
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It’s always great to find a partner that share big dream!!! All the best for both of you and BTW, I have the same interests too, can I join?Just Kidding. Great site and great posts. Would definitely use it later for my 10 months Trans-Africa Travels or what ever travels gonna happen later:))
Cheers
Finding that perfect partner is always a magic moment … well done you two! Follow those dreams.
Thank you! We shall
I came across your Seoul Subway Challenge video and gave it a watch to see if you did anything about my neighborhood near Sindorim… I kept recognizing things in the video, mind was blown when you zoomed in on Kids Land, my place of employment for the past year and a half. So funny and random. I’ll tell Lake about it tomorrow^^
Hi,
Nice couple and beautiful photographs.
Samuel your blog is as good as your pair. It will be nice if you allow me to do a guest post in your blog backpacking-travel-blog.com. I will provide you a unique and original travel article for your blog. Please let me know if you are interested.
Regards
Alfred
Hi Samuel & Audrey,
I love your blog. It’s great seeing people take the plunge and follow what truly makes them happy. You have some amazing articles and photos. If you are ever interested in submitting any articles or photos to us at BarrelHopping, we have ongoing contests where you can win cash to help fund your continued travels. For every article or photo you do submit we will also provide a link back to your site for more exposure. Our end goal is to help fellow travelers like you do more of what they love.
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Very nicely done “about you” section, I especially like the “differences” comment about Messi, makes sense with Audrey being raised in Argentina where Messi is revered and adored. If there’s anything I enjoy as much as travel, it’s football (that’s soccer to the unenlightened).
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I like this about me page. I still don’t know what are Blackhawks, but know Messi.
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Hi Sam & Audrey,
My name is KC Owens, I’m a college student and I love to travel! While cruising the Internet, I found your site and really enjoyed reading your posts. I have been to countries all over Europe with just my backpack and a camera. Since I am a college student and I have significant bills, it can be difficult to find ways to travel the world. However, I have done this several times, with less than ten pounds of luggage and while on a college dime!
I was hoping that you would allow me to write a post for your blog to share my tips and tricks with your readers. I put a lot of time into my traveling, it is my biggest passion and I would love to inspire others by sharing my stories, mistakes and triumphs. I look forward to hearing from you!
Best,
KC Owens
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