Travel Guides — Hummus Trail

Travel GuidesBackpacker travel guides for Southeast Asia, India, South America, and more. Real tips from real travelers.

Pai Backpacker Guide — The backpacker guide to Pai, Thailand: Pai Canyon at sunset, hot springs, the walking street, the scooter loop, Chabad and the Israeli scene, budgets, and the 762-curve road from Chiang Mai.

Southeast Asia Backpacker Guide — The ultimate backpacker guide to Southeast Asia: Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia — best hostels, food, temples, and party spots on the trail.

India Backpacker Guide — The backpacker guide to India: Goa beaches, Rishikesh yoga, Rajasthan forts, Himalayan treks. Everything you need for the Indian trail.

South America Backpacker Guide — The backpacker guide to South America: Machu Picchu, Colombian cities, Bolivian adventures, and the gringo trail from top to bottom.

Bangkok Backpacker Guide — The backpacker guide to Bangkok: best hostels, street food, temples, nightlife on Khao San Road, and how to survive the beautiful chaos.

Chiang Mai Backpacker Guide — The backpacker guide to Chiang Mai: temples, night markets, khao soi, ethical elephant sanctuaries, and the best of northern Thailand.

Bali Backpacker Guide — The backpacker guide to Bali: Ubud rice terraces, Uluwatu surf, Canggu cafes, and the best temples, beaches, and nightlife on the island.

Kasol & Parvati Valley Backpacker Guide — The backpacker guide to Kasol, the "Little Israel" of the Himalayas: Parvati Valley treks, Kheerganga, Tosh, Manikaran, when to go, and how to get there.

Manali Backpacker Guide — The backpacker guide to Manali: Old Manali cafes, Vashisht hot springs, Solang Valley, Hampta Pass and Bhrigu Lake treks, the Israeli scene and Chabad, and the road to Leh.

Dharamsala & McLeod Ganj Backpacker Guide — The backpacker guide to Dharamsala: McLeod Ganj and the Dalai Lama's temple, Dharamkot's Israeli village, the Triund trek, Bhagsu waterfall, Tibetan food, meditation courses, and Chabad.

Rishikesh Backpacker Guide — The backpacker guide to Rishikesh: yoga schools and ashrams, the Ganga aarti, Lakshman Jhula, the Beatles Ashram, white-water rafting, cafes in Tapovan, and where the Israeli scene hangs out.

Pushkar Backpacker Guide — The backpacker guide to Pushkar: the holy lake and ghats, Brahma temple, Savitri hill sunrise, rooftop cafes, the bazaar, the Israeli scene and Chabad, and the famous camel fair.

Hampi Backpacker Guide — The backpacker guide to Hampi: the Vijayanagara ruins and stone chariot, Matanga Hill sunrise, bouldering, the river crossing, scooter loops through the banana plantations, and where to stay now.

Goa Backpacker Guide — The backpacker guide to Goa: north vs south beaches, Anjuna and Arambol, flea markets, the trance scene, the Israeli hub, Chabad, budgets, and when the monsoon shuts it all down.