Backpacking doesn't always mean hiking. Get yourselves a motorcycle and explore amazing South America

When traveling, especially backpacking or packing light, there are times when there’s not a nice fresh towel around where you’re staying

Ex Officio makes a range of quick drying clothes perfect for backpacking, lightweight travelers, or long term travel

Tim Leffel at Cheapest Destinations has a really informative article up about costs and other practicalities of traveling in South America

This family-run hostel in Cuernavaca is a great place to stay for the road-weary backpacker or older traveller on a budget. Clean, comfortable and very friendly.