I’m Audrey, the Founder and Travel Writer behind That Backpacker. Over the past 15 years, I’ve travelled through 75+ countries, chasing the kind of trips that revolve around great food, unique stays, and one-of-a-kind experiences worth seeking out. If you want destination guides that are warm, realistic, and actually useful (with a side of culinary curiosity), you’re in the right place.
The “By the Numbers” Counter
- 15+ Years of professional publishing and travel writing
- 75+ Countries visited and many multiple times
- 800k+ Subscribers across our YouTube channels
- 250 Million+ Views across our media network
- 2 Home Bases between the Sierras of Córdoba in Argentina and the Rocky Mountains of Alberta, Canada.
- 1 Boutique Hotel currently under restoration in Argentina.
What you’ll find on That Backpacker
This site is built for travellers who want their adventures to feel exciting, doable, and well-planned.
Here you’ll find:
- Practical destination guides with the logistics people always forget to mention
- Itineraries that help you plan your days without planning your personality out of the trip
- Budget tips (and “worth it” splurges) so you can spend where it matters to you
- Travel know-how on transportation, accommodation, timing, mistakes to avoid, and what I’d do differently next time
- The kind of advice you’d want from a friend who’s already figured it out the hard way
If you’re the type who likes to know what to pack, how to get there, what it costs, and whether something is actually worth your time…you’re in the right place.
Where else can you find me?
I run Che Argentina Travel, where you can expect a deep dive into all things related to travel in Argentina. I cover things like estancia stays, boutique hotels and Patagonian adventures. I grew up in Argentina, have travelled the length of the country multiple times as an adult, and I also call the Sierras of Cordoba home for half the year. That means I’m able to bring you an insider perspective and share real-life advice that has been tried and tested.
You might also see me make an appearance on Nomadic Samuel, where my husband covers our adventures around the globe, travelling with our daughter. And when he’s not writing about travel, Samuel runs Picture Perfect Portfolios, an investing site focused on systematic asset allocation and capital efficiency.
Together, we run multiple YouTube channels, including Samuel and Audrey (English) & Samuel y Audrey (Spanish), where we’ve been documenting our travels and sharing practical advice for well over a decade. Meanwhile, on Building a Life in Argentina, we are chronicling the renovation of a mountain hotel, rural living and sharing our insights about everyday life in Argentina.
Our travel work has earned us global recognition, including being named a two-time World Travel Awards winner. We’ve been featured in National Geographic, Rode, Peru.com, JR Pass, Vía País, Cholila Online and the Huffington Post. Over the past 15+ years, we’ve reached more than 250 million views and grown a community of 800,000+ subscribers across our platforms.
We’ve also been invited to speak and share insights at leading industry events like the White House Travel Blogger Summit, the Social Travel Summit, and Traverse, participating as panelists and thought leaders. Along the way, we’ve collaborated with major brands such as Lenovo, Google, TripAdvisor, and Viator, and partnered on multiple destination campaigns with professional organizations like Visit Britain, the German National Tourism Board, and Tourism Nova Scotia.