Just note that for much of the rest of the world (outside North America), "backpacking" has become a synonym for "budget travel." We get a lot of travel inquiries here, for most of which we have to say sorry, folks, wrong site. You'd think that they'd take a quick look at the topics and posts here before posting!
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May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view--E. Abbey