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Jasper vs Banff: Clash of the Titans

Posted by By Backpack Weekender January 16, 2023Posted inCanada, North America
I've talked about my own love for Jasper before, but today I'm putting two of Alberta's most popular resorts head to head, to help you decide which town is better…
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Why I Fell In Love With Jasper, AB

Posted by By Backpack Weekender August 11, 2022Posted inCanada
Often regarded as Banff's little brother, the small mountain town of Jasper stole my heart in a matter of hours. Since returning, I have been on a mission to encourage…
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7 Beautiful Stops on the Icefields Parkway

Posted by By Backpack Weekender August 9, 2022Posted inCanada
The Icefields Parkway in Alberta, Canada is one of the world's most beautiful drives. Connecting Lake Louise with Jasper, there are breathtaking vistas at every turn. It's almost impossible to…
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Weekend City Break: 36 Hours in Copenhagen, Denmark

Posted by By Backpack Weekender July 24, 2022Posted inDenmark, Europe
Copenhagen was the destination for my first solo trip abroad. Just a two hour flight from the UK, it was the perfect place for a 2-night stop to test the…
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Packing for Winter in New York with a 22 Litre Backpack

Posted by By Backpack Weekender April 18, 2022Posted inUSA
I've always liked packing light and love a challenge, but packing for a New York snowstorm with a 22 litre backpack was a whole new ballgame. Checking the forecast two…
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Awesome European Cities You Need To See That Aren’t Paris, Amsterdam or London

Posted by By Backpack Weekender April 18, 2022Posted inAustria, Denmark, Europe, Germany, Netherlands, Poland
Europe has so much to offer with many cultures, languages and landscapes crammed into one continent. The character of Europe's cities and towns can vary wildly from one neighbouring country…
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48 Hours in Krakow, Poland

48 Hours in Krakow, Poland

Posted by By Backpack Weekender April 2, 2022Posted inEurope, Poland
Our weekend trip to Krakow was booked kind of last minute, when my partner and I were in need of a quick break before the winter settled in. Krakow had…
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New York City Trip Report

Posted by By Backpack Weekender March 23, 2022Posted inNorth America, USA
Photo by Roberto Vivancos on Pexels.com Bright lights, big city, and my first solo trip outside of Europe. 2022 has brought with it an exciting new year of travel and…
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