Too much information floats our way these days, offering countless ideas about how to live a fulfilling life. Once we reach one peak, we already gaze upon another horizon, without truly appreciating the sunset right in front of us.

Autumn in New Zealand, the lingering period between peak seasons, is draggingly slow. After finishing the summer season up North, saving...

First things first, let's define what exactly backpacking is and who does that. The term backpacking stands for a form of low-cost, long-term, independent travel that typically involves carrying all necessary possessions in a backpack (and a few carry-ons, as you eventually realize you need more than three T-shirts, two pairs of shorts, and flip-flops). Since backpackers are likely to rely financially either on their savings, foreign income, or working holiday visa, it is a lifestyle mainly...