Zach traveled to over 30 countries before turning 21, taking a gap year between high school and college. Amy has never left America and just got her first passport. Now, just out of college, we’re embarking on a year-long ’round the world trip.

We’re budget backpackers with a mission to stay at the best (and cheapest!) hostels in the world, drink all the $1 local beers, meet heaps of fellow backpackers, and have the time of our lives!

Stick around for backpacking advice, travel inspiration, and diaries from our journey around the world!

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“I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.”

– Susan Sontag