Italian-born Stefano De Simone decided to pack a backpack to travel around the world at the age of 25. "I needed something fulfilling and a backpacking adventure was the answer,” he said. For his ...

Got a friend or relative who’s always planning their next adventure? Know someone who’s heading off on their very first solo gap year travels? Is your pal always grumbling about having to travel for ...

Backpacking abroad from India is exciting, with cheap flights, hostels, street food and flexible plans. In the middle of bookings and packing, travel insurance often looks like an optional extra. In ...