Visiting Lukomir, Bosnia’s Remote Mountain Village

Stone houses cluster on a hillside in a remote mountain village.

September 22, 2025

Visiting Lukomir, Bosnia’s Remote Mountain Village

High in the Dinaric Alps, Lukomir is the most remote traditional village in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It sits at nearly ... Read more

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Glacier and fjord scenery near Valdez Alaska

September 22, 2025

Best Things to Do in Valdez, Alaska

Valdez sits at the head of a deep fjord on Prince William Sound, ringed by Chugach peaks and fed by ... Read more

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September 22, 2025

About The Hot Flash Packer

The Hot Flash Packer is a travel blog built around curiosity, adventure, and a love for exploring places that are ... Read more

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Green duffel bag in an airport terminal

September 22, 2025

What Is a Flashpacker?

In the travel world, labels pop up all the time. Backpacker, digital nomad, luxury traveler: each describes a style of ... Read more

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Snow-covered cabin and frozen sea at sunset in Apex, Nunavut.

September 22, 2025

Dempster Highway: Driving to the Arctic Ocean

The Dempster Highway is one of those rare roads that still feels like an adventure. From Dawson City in Yukon ... Read more

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Snowy landscape viewed through an airplane window

September 22, 2025

Chase Sapphire Reserve Review

The Chase Sapphire Reserve is one of the most talked-about premium travel credit cards in the United States. Launched in ... Read more

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Alaska mountains and Portage scenery near Whittier tunnel

September 22, 2025

Anchorage to Whittier: A Day Trip via the Whittier Tunnel

A day trip from Anchorage to Whittier is one of the easiest ways to taste Alaska’s coastal side without a ... Read more

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Sailboats in a turquoise bay near Nerežišća, Croatia.

September 22, 2025

Best Time to Sail Croatia

Croatia has become one of the most popular sailing destinations in Europe. With more than a thousand islands, calm Adriatic ... Read more

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Wetland water and floating plants in Vavuniya, northern Sri Lanka.

September 22, 2025

Visiting Bundala National Park in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is famous for its national parks, and while places like Yala and Udawalawe attract the biggest crowds, Bundala ... Read more

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Snow-covered mountain ridges and glacial ice.

September 22, 2025

Antarctica Clothing: Packing for Antarctica on a Budget

Packing for Antarctica can feel like you need a specialty catalog and a second mortgage. Explorer photos in huge parkas ... Read more

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