Travel has become more than a recreational hobby. Travel, in fact, has become a lifestyle. While many think of travel as a way to escape reality for a short amount of time, others see exploring the world as their reality.

The passionate ones find no greater pleasure than strapping on a backpack filled with only the bare essentials, and going to explore the great beyond. While some call it bizarre, others find it the only way to live.

For those who find travel as a way of life, or are interested in what makes those crazy travellers tick, this is the blog for you. Wide-eyed and wandering focuses on budget backpacking in its modern form.

From exploring beautiful places to meeting interesting people, this blog explains it all, including all that occurs between the plane, train, and boat rides from place to place. Be warned though, not all the stories and destinations are for the faint of heart. On that same note, not all destinations or activities are geared for the hardcore traveller.

Travelling is about being free and seeing the world through a new perspective. If you want to learn about other cultures, gain different frames of reference, and hear a good story or two, look no further than the posts that follow.