John Paul is the writer behind The Hangry Backpacker, a blog dedicated to budget friendly adventures with amazing food recommendations. Since he was a child, John Paul was fascinated and eager to learn about far off places. 

This fascination turned into an obsession, leading John Paul to his life changing solo backpacking trip to Europe. As he journeyed throughout Europe, John Paul knew he wanted more, resulting in John Paul quitting his job, creating The Hangry Backpacker, and traveling through Southeast Asia. With John Paul's extensive backpacking knowledge and experience, The Hangry Backpacker is the go to resource for the budget focused, food loving traveler. 

For the full show notes of the page with John Paul's recommended resources check out:nomadicfoodist.com/hangrybackpacker

In today’s episode you will learn:

• How to pack efficiently and lightly
• How to walk across the street in Hanoi, Vietnam
• What Bun Cha consists of
• Tips for aspiring backpackers
• Why being flexible while traveling is important
• Why food in Louisiana is delicious
• Why you should try gas station food in the South
• How travel is more accessible to everyone not just the rich
• What it's like traveling to Egypt
• Why Spain has some of the best food in the world
• What Granada, Spain is like
• What to expect when ordering tapas in Granada
• Why saying yes to adventure could lead you to new experiences
• Tips for budgeting abroad