Destinations

Explore the world by region. This is the home for every Backpacking Diplomacy destination, organized into the places we cover across six parts of the globe. Dive into in-depth country and city guides, regional stories, local food, and honest, on-the-ground advice. Wherever the road is calling, start here and travel like a local.

6 Things to do in Brighton Beach

Things to do in Brighton Beach (Little Odessa) Бра́йтон-Бич (Маленькая Одесса) Brighton Beach, New York is one of those places that really embodies the idea of America being an emigrant nation.  The area is located in the lower part of Brooklyn next to Coney Island. Travelers would be surprised to find that the signage is written in Russian. The region became …

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5 Great Breakfasts in the USA

There are breakfasts, and there are breakfasts. If there is one meal a day that seriously it’s breakfast. In this article, I breakdown 5 iconic American breakfasts experiences, where to find them and what you will be surprised to eat. From the classic American breakfast complete with a staple omelette, sausage and toast to the southern comforts of biscuits, grits …

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Why You Should Visit Louisiana

My 5 Reasons to visit Louisiana Traveling through the states is always a fun time.  The states are an interesting mixture of people, to say the least.  Usually, people will stop in the major landmarks to see things like the Grand Canyon, or New York city, but often skip the other interesting things that the states have to offer.  Truthfully, those …

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