Back on the trail · est 2020
Not all those who wander are lost.
Honest road trips, first-time hikes and backpacking know-how from Malaysia, Singapore and New Zealand — written for travellers who carry everything on their back.
New Zealand
North & South Island road trips
Singapore
Urban trails & reservoir walks
Malaysia
New trips coming soon
Gear & Tips
Packing, budgets, travel buddies
Latest from the trail
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Oamaru Blue Penguins: Is This Wildlife Stop Worth Visiting?
If you’re planning your first New Zealand trip, here’s what to know before adding Oamaru blue penguins to your itinerary. It was 10 PM in Ōamaru. We were sitting quietly by the ocean, waiting—and freezing—when…
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Walking Trails at Keppel Bay
A ship is always safe at the shore, but that is not what it is built for. Albert Einstein Marina at Keppel Bay, a world-class waterfront destination, is a good spot where visitors can have…
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Upper Seletar Reservoir Park, Singapore
In North Singapore, not only Singapore Zoo, you may stop by Upper Seletar Reservoir nearby if you have spare time during journey. It is a hidden gem located in the North off Mandai Road, same…
The flagship route
New Zealand by road
From sulphur-scented Rotorua to the adrenaline capital of Queenstown — the stops, drives and detours that made the trip.
- Rotorua & Wai-O-TapuGeothermal pools and the famous rotten-egg air
- Taupo & Huka FallsLakeside sunsets and roaring blue water
- Tongariro Alpine CrossingA full-day volcanic hike past Mount Ngauruhoe
- Lake Tekapo & WanakaThe Milky Way over the Church of the Good Shepherd
- Queenstown & Bob’s PeakThe South Island’s most popular town, in any season
Backpacking guides
GUIDE 01
A guide for first-time backpackers
Everything to know before your first big trip with just a pack.
GUIDE 02
Choose the best backpack for your travels
Size, fit and features that matter once you’re on the road.
Backpackers’ Lens
Who’s behind the pack
Hi, I am Jess
Tons of backpacking stories here. We are hoping to connect all backpackers warriors from the planet..