Welcome to Backpacktrack! The SOLO Travel Podcast for people who think “One Backpack” is a lifestyle. I’m Mells, your certified German potato who somehow swapped bread and bureaucracy for missed flights, hostel chaos and way too much oversharing. If you’ve ever dreamed of running away with a backpack (or just need a laugh), this podcast is your sign.
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Welcome to Backpacktrack! The SOLO Travel Podcast for people who think “One Backpack” is a lifestyle. I’m Mells, your certified German potato who somehow swapped bread and bureaucracy for missed flights, hostel chaos and way too much oversharing. If you’ve ever dreamed of running away with a backpack (or just need a laugh), this podcast is your sign.
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June 15, 2026
Korea Travel Tips I Wish I Knew Before Going
<p>I traveled through South Korea for 3 weeks and in this episode of BackPackTrack, I am sharing my honest Korea travel tips, route, mistakes and things I wish I knew before going.My Korea route was Sokcho si, Busan, Suncheon si, Iksan si, Jeonju and Seoul. I talk about how long you really need in Korea, why 2 to 3 weeks is enough for a first trip, what to book in advance, why you should always have cash, transport tips, the best time to visit Korea and a few honest hot takes about Seoul, Busan, convenience stores and vegetarian travel.Not a perfect travel guide. Just honest Korea travel advice from someone who went there, got humbled by a credit card, and survived anyway.#travel #southkorea #korea #podcast #solotravel </p>
June 1, 2026
The 5 Emotional Phases Every Solo Traveler Goes Through
<p>Solo travel looks exciting from the outside, but the reality is a lot messier. After three big solo journeys, I started noticing the same emotional pattern every time.</p><p>In this episode, I talk about the 5 phases of solo travel, why traveling alone does not magically fix your life, and how solo travel slowly changes the way you see yourself, your problems, and your freedom.</p><p>For everyone who loves solo travel but also sometimes thinks, “Why am I not happy 24/7?” Welcome to the club. We have backpacks and mild emotional confusion.</p><p>The 5 phases of solo travel:</p><ol><li>Romanticizing everything before the journey even starts</li><li>The airport excitement and main character moment</li><li>The honeymoon phase where everything feels new and fun</li><li>The reality check, small talk fatigue, and travel crisis</li><li>Finding deeper joy, meaning, and peace with yourself</li></ol>
May 19, 2026
I Wanted to Travel Again… So Why Do I Feel Weird?!
<p>I am back on the road again after leaving Japan, and honestly, it feels more complicated than I expected. In this episode, I talk about solo travel, leaving behind friends and routines, arriving in Korea, travel burnout, freedom, stability, and the weird feeling when your dream life suddenly starts feeling normal. Very peaceful. Very emotionally stable. Obviously.</p>
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