Who is The Backpack Girl?

Intro to The Backpack Girl, how this got started, and where I am heading...

INTROABOUT MESOLO TRAVEL

Kimmi

3/26/20241 min read

Hi there! My name is Kimmi and I am The Backpack Girl.

I created this alter ego back in 2012 when I moved to Brussels, Belgium as an au pair. I had dabbled in solo travel around the US and once in the UK before this massive trajectory change in my life. I had graduated with my BA in mass communications and realized I needed to live a little more. I met some girls who were au pairs in the US and knew that was the ticket to see the world. I had nothing tying me down!

After my arrival in Belgium, I started the first iteration of The Backpack Girl to chronicle my travels around Europe as a female solo traveler and portfolio of my multi-media art. This is a revamp of that site because I let my domain name expire sometime in 2016...oops! Somehow this was available still after so many years, but sadly all my developed content was lost.

The Backpack Girl isn't really an alter ego anymore. This is who I've evolved into. I love to travel light, learn about cultures, spend time in nature, and ball on a budget. My core belief is that experiences are better than things and I include this in my daily intentions and practice.

My blog will focus on my work, my travels, and creativity. Get ready to explore with me!