The worse the road, the better the destination: 10 travel secrets I've learned from backpacking around the world

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The end of lockdown is in sight (right!?). That means we’re on the eve of a massive travel boom. And that’s got me reminiscing about my past journeys (I’ve spent 20+ years taking backpacking trips around the world) and lessons I’ve…