Bakpak USA - USA 101

Digital edition of Backpacking USA/Canada Hostels & Travel Guide now available

Bakpak Dave — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 05:18:45 UT

Great news. You can now view our must have USA/Canada Hostels & Travel Guide in digital format online or download it to your computer...

Working in the USA, UK, Canada or Australia Overseas? Learn how to get your tax refund

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 01:07:11 UT

Many international workers end up overpaying tax because they do not get put on the right tax code or are not aware of credits/expenses they can claim...

USA Adventure Tours: Hiking, Biking, Rafting

Bakpak Staff Writer Shilo Urban — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 07:15:19 UT

America the beautiful is a big place packed with heaps to do from sea to shining sea, and one of the best ways to take advantage of all this country has to offer.

Getting a Student or Exchange Visa

Lindsey Wooldridge — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:48:11 UT

Each embassy and consulate sets its own interview policies and procedures regarding student and exchange visas.

Visa Info for Visitors from Canada, Mexico, and Bermuda

Lindsey Wooldridge — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 23:42:20 UT

Canada, Mexico and Bermuda don't participate in the Visa Waiver Program. The Immigration and Nationality Act includes other provisions for visa-free travel for nationals of Canada and Bermuda under certain circumstances.

How to get a VISA to visit the United States

Lindsey Wooldridge — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 23:16:49 UT

Applicants for visitor visas must show that they qualify under provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

US Visas - The Visa Waiver Program

Lindsey Wooldridge — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 23:55:31 UT

The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) allows citizens of 35 countries to visit the United States for tourism purposes for stays of up to 90 days without obtaining a visa.

Car and Camper Rental Travel Tips for the US

Bakpak Dave — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 03:50:44 UT

Renting or purchasing a car or campervan or doing a car relocation can be a cheap and fun way to get around. Make sure you know these important tips before renting!

Autumn Travel to the US

Shilo Urban — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 02:11:48 UT

Many Americans claim fall as their favorite season, and it is easy to see why: all over the country the land pops into color with flaming tree tones of gold, orange and yellow.

Summer Travel to the US

Shilo Urban — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 02:09:45 UT

School is out and it is time to play! All over the country high schools and colleges break for summer fun, and you will have no problem finding partners in crime for your wayward adventures.

Spring Travel to the US

Shilo Urban — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 02:07:45 UT

All over America the fertile land bursts into life, showering the countryside with colorful flowers, verdant green fields, and cute new animal life.

Winter Travel to the US

Shilo Urban — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 02:06:07 UT

The wide geography of America means that winter is incredibly varied; you may have blizzards in New England, weeks of rain in Seattle, and sunshiny tee shirt weather in Texas. One thing is certain: the ski slopes of the U.S.

Eating America

Shilo Urban — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 02:02:16 UT

American cuisine gets a bad rap around the world, being identified with Big Macs and bigger butts, fast-food hotdogs and Coca Cola imperialism.

Culture Shock USA Part II

Shilo Urban — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 02:00:16 UT

In this second part, we give you more culture tips plus some cultures in differences across the Country.

Culture Shock USA Part I

Shilo Urban — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 01:42:04 UT

Welcome to America! This fertile land is much more than golden beaches and purple mountains, giant cities and rolling green hills...