My name is Riccardo, and my journey into travel began at age 18 when I got my first passport to explore beyond Europe.

The trip that changed my life and opened my eyes was, without a doubt, in Africa, a four-day safari in Kenya. From the moment I stepped out in Mombasa, I was captivated by a culture so different from my own. This experience immediately fueled my desire to explore the world even more.

Sleeping overnight in a tent in the wild, under a vibrant sky full of stars I’d never seen before, encountering the contagious smiles on the way to the savannah, the warm hugs from schoolchildren, and the off-road jungle drives in a jeep, all of it was completely new. I was finally living what I had only seen in documentaries.

After that trip, I wanted more time and money to keep traveling, so I packed up and moved to London to start a new chapter in my hospitality career. Not long after, I met my other half, Veronica, and we began exploring the world as a couple.

Our first trip together to Thailand permanently set our path, and from that moment on, we decided to travel the world by backpacking “off-the-beaten-path” destinations, immersing ourselves in authentic, unforgettable experiences.

Since then, we have traveled to many countries, hiked across diverse terrains, slept in hundreds of unique accommodations, tried incredible food, and now, our mission is to help others travel as we do smart, budget-friendly, and with the goal of achieving their travel dreams