BREAK FREE. GO TRAVEL.
Escape the 9-5. Explore the world your way.
Helping you get ready to travel
No more confusion. No more excuses. No more slaving your life away. We've got you covered.
Essential Guides
Visa info, budgets, safety tips & much more
Backpacking Routes
Tried, tested and perfected itineraries for all trip lengths
Travel Community
Meet other travellers like you and help each other out
Top 3 Destinations For Backpackers
Already been to these, or fancy some other place? We've got you covered - we have many more destinations mapped out for you! (Just check out our destinations page to find what we have to offer!)
Get started!
Step 1: Pick your destination
Step 2: Click 'travel routes'
Step 3: Pick how long you want to go for
Step 4: Pick your favourite pre made route or create your own
Step 5: Use Beyond The Herd to help you prepare for the rest of your travels!
ESCAPE THE ROUTINE. LIVE LIFE.
Most people follow the same script:
Work.
Save
Holiday
Repeat - year after year.
Beyond The Herd exists for people who decide not to accept that as the only option.
GUIDES PROVIDED FOR EVERY DESTINATION:
🚨 SAFETY - Scams to watch out for, potential dangers & cultural differences etc
💵 COST TO TRAVEL - Breakdown of average hostel, food and activity prices
⏰ WHEN TO TRAVEL - Accurate month by month plan on best time to travel to each country
🎒 PACKING LIST - Everything you will need
📃 VISA HELP - Visas can be complicated and boring - we've made it easy and quick
💉 VACCINATIONS - Mandatory ones and recommended ones
🗺️ TRAVEL ROUTES - from basic route overviews to detailed breakdowns of what hostels to stay in, how to get from place to place and local restaurants to try
🏙️ INDIVIDUAL COUNTRY BREAKDOWNS - Know all the best places and must do's in each country!
JOIN OUR COMMUNITY
Beyond The Herd 🤝 A community built by travellers, for travellers
Join our (completely free) community and unlock tools, connections, and real-world advice to help you travel smarter - not just cheaper.
1. BUILD & SHARE CUSTOM ROUTES
Create, tweak, and swap routes with other travellers. (Pre-made Beyond The Herd routes are available to everyone, but members unlock detailed layouts including best hostels & food spots).
2. ASK QUESTIONS & PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE
Real answers from people who've actually been there. From visas and border crossings to 'is this route to rushed'. Speak to experience - not google.
3. SHARE EXPERIENCE & HELP OTHERS
Help other travellers avoid mistakes, discover hidden gems, and travel with confidence by sharing what worked (and what didn't) on your own trips.
4. CONNECT WITH LIKE MINDED TRAVELLERS
Make friends, find travel buddies and stay connected before, during and after your trips.
5. SHARE CONTENT & GROW TOGETHER
Photos, videos, vlogs and blogs - all welcome!
Post your travel content, support other creators, and grow together inside a community built for backpackers and long term travellers.
6. GET NOTICED BY BEYOND THE HERD
Active members have a higher chance to represent the brand and become part of the Beyond The Herd Collective.
We’re a new platform - but we’re building this properly.
Join early, help shape it, and grow with us.
CHECK OUT OUR TRAVEL HACKS PAGE TO MAKE SURE YOU'RE TRAVELLING THE BEST AND MOST TIME AND COST EFFICIENT WAY POSSIBLE!!!