6 International Adventures You Need to Have in 2019

From Canada to Peru to New Zealand, our writers have been to some wild places. Put these on your wish list for next year.

Author:: BACKPACKER Editors & Contributors
Publish date:: Dec 17, 2018

Peru: Hike Choquequirao, a Forgotten Incan Refuge

Trek deep into the heart of the mountains to find an ancient city. Read the Full Story

The New Year is almost here. That means 365 days to roam, explore new places, and get lost. Need ideas? These six trips will take you hiking and paddling around five different continents, from iceberg-filled lakes in Alaska to the Goblin Forest of New Zealand's North Island. They may not take up all 365 days of your year. But they're a heck of a start.

Hike through Grand Teton’s Paintbrush Canyon

Trips by National Park

For more than 100 years, our national parks have provided life-list experiences, adventures, and stop-in-your-tracks views. But not all parks—or hikes—are equal. Start with these 25 trips, the new classics of the system.

1 New Zealand Milford Sound 200x170 (Contest Jessica Barr)

Adventure Travel

From Nepal to New Zealand, we have stories and tips to help you plan the perfect 'life list' backpacking trek abroad.

Adventure Travel

Let the crowds have the South Island. We found a paddling, trekking, climbing paradise on New Zealand’s North Island, where the adventure density means you can do three life-list trips in a week.