Hi, my name is Nick Tilley-
welcome to BackpackU.
Explorer, Globe Trekker, Adventure Travel Specialist- my passion is encouraging others to break out of their comfort zones and find their own Adventure. I created BackpackU to educate, encourage, and empower YOU to do just that. Life is short, the world is BIG, and The Adventure awaits….

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Countries
45 countries, spread across 6 different continents (Antarctica- I'm coming for you...)

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Photos
While I don't consider myself a 'professional' photographer, I do take A LOT of pictures when traveling...

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Movies
Terabytes of HD video- still 'in production'. Don't worry- it's coming...

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Travel Days
A year in Australia; a year in New Zealand; months spent exploring the US, South America, Asia, Europe, and Africa.