People have explored pretty much every corner of the world, and where you can travel, you can backpack. There is almost no stone unturned, it’s true, but there are still some places that fewer backpackers have ventured as they are off the main travellers’ routes. Japan is a case in point, and even more so, the government constructed hiking trails that run up and down the Japanese countryside. So, if you hap ...

Looking to save money and spin a trip out that bit further? Try traveling out of season. The cheapest flights are often out of season ones – Caribbean Trinidad can drop down as far as £150 return in Autumn, from the thick end of a grand in August. This can be especially useful if you don’t have school holidays dictating your dates for you. Tropical countries fare best for out-of-season travel, as their weat ...