Ground Up 26: Dream Destinations with the Climbing Backpackers

What happens when an arborist and a dog walker swipe right and end up traveling the world on a shoestring budget? In this episode, Nettie and Dave, better known as the Climbing Backpackers, share their incredible journey climbing and dirtbagging across the globe. Hear how a ruptured Achilles and a spur-of-the-moment decision sparked two years of non-stop adventure, what it’s like living on £10 a day, and the wild experiences that come with climbing in places like India, Thailand, Laos, Turkey and beyond. From top-rope guiding in Badami to navigating crumbling crags and tuk-tuk rides, this conversation is full of stories, laughs, and insights into the nomadic climbing lifestyle most of us only ever dream about.

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Follow along on Instagram: @Climbing_Backpackers

Check out their adventures on YouTube: @TheClimbingBackpackers

Learn more about the Climbing Backpackers and their "Climb & Chill Weekends": https://www.climbingbackpackers.com/ 

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Climbing Destinations Covered in the Episodes

Badami, India

Batu caves, Malaysia

North wall, Thailand

Perlis, Malaysia

Thakhek, Laos

Huu Lung, Vietnam

Geyikbayiri, Turkey

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Follow along on Instagram: @listentogroundup 

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