Triston’s Story (The short version)

I’ve spent more than a decade traveling the world, exploring 60+ countries and all of the continents, including Antarctica. What was supposed to be a simple two-month trip to France in 2012 turned into a lifelong commitment to living curiously, connecting deeply, and saying “yes” to the unknown.

After returning home from that first adventure completely broke, but forever changed, I quickly found a path that allowed me to keep exploring. I spent several years working on cruise ships, while traveling mostly full-time on my own time, meeting people from every corner of the world and listening to their stories. Those years shaped my understanding of what travel can do for a person: the confidence it builds, the perspective it gives, and the way it brings you back to yourself.

Today, I channel those experiences into The Backpackers Society, a podcast and community built for travelers, dreamers, and anyone trying to reshape their life around freedom, curiosity, and meaningful adventure. Through conversations with fellow backpackers, nomads, and long-term travelers, I share the lessons, mistakes, and honest insights that help others take their next step, whether it’s their first trip abroad or their fiftieth.

My goal is simple:
to inspire people to travel with more confidence and authenticity… and to remind everyone that you don’t need all the answers to begin.

Thanks for being here.

This community exists because of people like you who choose to chase experiences, not just destinations.

The Backpackers Society

The Backpackers Society began as a passion project in 2020, a way to capture the real stories and moments that happen when you leave home and open yourself to the world. It’s a space for honest conversations about travel: the joyful, the challenging, the surprising, and the deeply transformative.

Through podcast episodes, guides, and community contributions, we share:

• Real stories from real travelers
• Practical tips for long-term and budget travel
• Mindset shifts that help you travel more fearlessly
• Cultural insights from people who’ve lived on the road
• Inspiring journeys that show there’s no “right” way to explore the world

Whether you’re preparing for your first backpacking trip or looking to reignite your sense of adventure, The Backpackers Society is here to help you take that next step, one story at a time.