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“It’s cutting travel costs, but not cutting the exciting elements of adventure” is Art of Backpacking’s motto. We target backpackers, independent travelers, gap-year students, career breakers, adventurous travelers, frequent flyers, and most obviously – passionate travelers.
Our readers are budget minded and always seeking off the beaten track destinations as well as a different approach to even well known destinations. I’m always looking to expand and I continue to put long hours each day into the expansion. I understand that you can only profit if you make more than you spend and thus we offer a very affordable way to promote your service, product, or website.
Founded in December, 2008.
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Product Reviews, Social Media Trips, and Press Trips
I accept product reviews, social media trips, and press trips. I’m a travel writer, photographer, and videographer. This is a great way to promote your destination, brand, or company. Please contact me at contact(at)artofbackpacking(dot)com for more information.
Press Trips Attended:
- Mazatlan, Mexico invited by the Mexican Tourism Board
- Cotopaxi Volcano in Quito, Ecuador by CarpeDM Adventures
- XShot Camera Extender
- GoLite Product Review – Where Green and Light Collide
- Product Review: Guerrilla Packs – Backpacks that cost less than $200
- Review: P^cubed – Pick-Pocket Proof Pants and Giveaway
- Win an Urban Adventures Tour on AOB
- Giveaways: Pick-pocket Proof Underwear and T-Shirts
- Giveaway: Win a movie tour of NYC!
- Win a Art of Backpacking T-Shirt
All reviews are written with honesty and disclosure.
Thank you very much for hosting the contest! I received quite a few new likes and tweets and one very big order directly from your site as well as several future customers! So I am very pleased. – Johanna @ The Clever Travel Companion
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Please contact me at contact(at)artofbackpacking(dot)com
- Michael Tieso

