12 Things I’ve Learned from 40 years Trekking the Himalayas
By Ray Baker My 40th anniversary of trekking in the Himalayas is coming up in 2019. I’ve made many mistakes along the way and I’d…
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A Quick Guide to the ‘Stans
Central Asia is not the first place you’d think of when you’re thinking of an overseas holiday. But the five Central Asian countries – Tajikistan,…
Read MoreBest Countries for Foodies
Australia is a nation of foodies. Our multi-cultural nature and love for cooking television shows is probably to thank for that. One determining factor for…
Read MoreTop 10 Treks Across the World
Here at Back Track Adventures, we’ve been trekking far and wide since our first trek to Annapurna in 1985. There are plenty of awesome treks…
Read MoreTrekking Boots Reviews and Recommendations
Putting your best foot forward on a trek is a lot easier in the right pair of boots. It’s hard to appreciate the beautiful scenery…
Read MoreUnusual Things You Can Only Do In Japan
If you’re looking for a holiday destination with a completely different culture to that here in Australia, look no further than Japan. Different food, customs,…
Read MoreOur favourite free phone apps that we use when travelling abroad
As each year passes, our phones are becoming more and more integral in our lives. While this might not always be a great thing, one…
Read More5 over-touristed destinations (and where to go instead!)
Over-tourism is becoming a big problem for many countries where the number of tourists significantly out-numbers locals. In some cities, over-tourism has been the cause…
Read MoreWhen and Where to See Aurora Borealis (the Northern Lights)
Aurora Borealis, or the Northern Lights, are a magical light show that are the result of electrically charged particles from the sun entering the Earth’s…
Read MoreFive Places to go for Christmas 2019
Seems like just last week we were eating roasted vegetables and opening presents from loved ones. But if you’re wanting to take a Christmas getaway…
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