Backpacking — routes, tips & travelogues

My Backpacking Articles:

July 25, 2024

Packing for the E5 Alpine crossing — My packing list

E5 Alpine Crossing Packing List 2026: What you really need (and what you don't) — backpack, clothing, shoes and technology from personal experience.

July 10, 2024

Brazil Costs 2026: What does backpacking cost per day, week and month?

Brazil 2026 costs fully broken down: daily, weekly, and monthly budgets for backpackers. Flights, accommodation, food, transport — honest figures based on 4 weeks of experience in Brazil.

March 19, 2022

Morocco Travel Report 2026: Experiences, Travel Warnings & Tips

Morocco travel report from Marrakech: 7 must-dos, honest experiences, travel warning for women, prices, negotiating and safety — all tips from 1 week.

August 10, 2020

South America packing list: Backpacking backpack for 3–6 months (8 kg)

The ultimate South America packing list — what you really need (and what can stay at home) I lived in South America for six months — by Colombia

Northern Brazil Road Trip – The most beautiful beaches from Jericoacoara to Lençóis - Photo: Max Haase Travel

April 3, 2020

Jericoacoara & Lençóis Maranhenses: Northern Brazil Roadtrip Guide 2026

Lençóis Maranhenses, Jericoacoara & Northeast Coast — the complete road trip guide for Brazil's Northeast with routes, travel times, costs and drone tips.

Brazil's Costa Verde — Rio de Janeiro, Ilha Grande & Paraty: Route, Costs & Tips - Photo Max Haase Travel

February 14, 2020

Ilha Grande & Paraty, Brazil: Costa Verde Travel Report

Costa Verde Brazil 2026: Rio, Ilha Grande and Paraty. Brazil's most beautiful coastal route with beach highlights, boat tours, drone footage and cost check.