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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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For fully outlined statistics, see our Quantcast or DoubleClick page. I want to provide you as much information as possible to make sure we target your exact audience. As you can tell by the statistics, Art of Backpacking is always going up and you can trust us that I have plans to keep going that way.

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  • 10,900+ Twitter Followers
  • 800+ Email Subscribers

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.

Previous press trips I’ve invited to:

  • Mazatlan, Mexico invited by the Mexican Tourism Board
  • Cotopaxi Volcano in Quito, Ecuador by CarpeDM Adventures
Gear I’ve received to review:

All reviews are written with honesty and disclosure.

Giveaways have proven to be very successful on Art of Backpacking. Entries can include to follow your businesses Twitter account, Like your Facebook page, and more. It’s a great way to promote your product and give something back. If you’re interested in hosting a giveaway, please let me know.

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

Within the same network, there’s also Art of Travel Blogging and Everywhere Connection.

If you have any questions or if you’re interested, contact me at contact(at)artofbackpacking(dot)com

- Michael Tieso