So, you want to spread your wings and chase after your wanderlust? Thinking about backpacking across Europe? Or maybe South America? Maybe you’re going everywhere!

But how do you start? How do other people do it? How much planning is involved? Is it for me???

Today I am joined by a fellow travel girl and friend, Scarlett. She is a fellow Winnipegger, a travel enthusiast and has been way more countries than I have! Jealous? Maybe... One of my favorite memories is when we met up in Edinburgh, Scotland one evening and went on a Ghost Tour. We both happened to be backpacking through the UK at the time, and our paths crossed.

Together, we will share the basics of what Backing packing is, what it entails, some tips, and how you can make it your own kind of travel journey. Let’s begin!

Want to avoid two major mistakes upon the arrival at your destination? Click here to find out over at Hopeless Wanderer. Some solid tips that I can definitely relate to on a few travels! Watch out for tip number 2! It can be costly and eat into your budget.

Last week was the launch of a collaboration between Hopeless Wanderer, and Wanderlust + Heart to bring to you a "What Not to Do" series of travel tips!

This week, Katrina has written about : What Not to do on a Long Flight. Follow the link to her blog where you can learn 10 really sound and great tips about how to properly survive those dreadful long flights that bring inevitable jetlag.

Welcome everyone to my first collaborative travel blog series! Joining me is the ever lovely Katrina, a fellow Canadian who writes brilliant, quirky travel blogs over at Hopeless Wanderer.