Here is a list of great travel blogs and sites to read while getting inspired for your backpacking trip!

Indie Travel Podcast – great travel tips for backpackers.

SoulTravelers3 – an epic journey around the world by a family of three.

Go Backpacking – traveling solo around the world.

Everything Everywhere – traveling around the world with over 40 countries visited so far.

Vagablogging – Rolf Pott’s excellent travel site.

World Hum – travel blogging from the Travel Channel.

Nomadic Matt – interesting travel tips and advice from a perpetual traveler.

Ferenc Ecseki – a travel photographer’s journey through South East Asia.

Gridskipper – great place to get ideas for your next trip.

Down the Road – traveling on a bicycle since 2002.

Harry’s Bike Blog – an incredible bicycle journey from Alaska, USA to Usuaia, Argentina.

Travelpod – the Travelpod blog.

Vagabondish – great site for tips and ideas.

Gadling – travel news from around the world.

Jaunted – the pop culture travel guide.

Brave New Traveler – lots of really interesting and useful travel tips.

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