{"id":7486,"date":"2018-03-12T11:23:55","date_gmt":"2018-03-12T10:23:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/?page_id=7486"},"modified":"2024-07-16T07:58:59","modified_gmt":"2024-07-16T05:58:59","slug":"about-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/about-me\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hello and thanks for stopping by my blog!<\/p>\r\n

I am Nicola, an Italian who has always been obsessed with saving money. Many would call me cheap, and over the years I have become even more frugal\u2014though from my perspective, I\u2019d say I\u2019ve improved!<\/p>\r\n

Thanks to this mindset, I have been able to visit over 40 countries across 4 continents, all on a limited budget.<\/p>\r\n

\"Pedra Pedra de Gavea, Rio de Janeiro.<\/em><\/p>\r\n

How can I help my readers?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

“Aren’t you afraid to travel alone?”<\/p>\r\n

“How can you afford to travel for so long?”<\/p>\r\n

These are probably the most common questions I have been asked over the years. To the first, I answer yes, I was afraid, but not anymore. That fear transforms into excitement every time I am about to leave. To the second question, I reply that with the right discipline and adaptability, one can travel for a long time without spending a fortune. In this blog, I will share the tricks of the trade and offer practical advice to inspire and help my readers travel adventurously, economically, and independently.<\/p>\r\n

\"ViaggioSomewhere in the north of Vietnam.<\/em><\/p>\r\n

I firmly believe that to make a trip memorable, it is not necessary to sleep in a luxury hotel or fly first class. What truly makes a trip unforgettable are the people you meet along the way and the experiences you have.<\/p>\r\n

This blog is for all those travelers, or would-be travelers, who are looking for inspiration and practical advice. For many, the idea of traveling the world for even a couple of months will remain a lifelong dream. However, the fact that you are reading this post already puts you on the right track. I hope you can find inspiration and the right tips to start a journey to remember forever.<\/p>\r\n

Remember, twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did.<\/p>\r\n

Stop putting off the trip you’ve been dreaming of; the “right” time will never come.<\/p>\r\n

Get my best tips and tricks!<\/a><\/p>\r\n

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