Here’s where my column went last month: Backpacking the Alps, conflict-free countries, travel food

Dumfounded by the beauty of the Italian Alps
Reporting for Paste Magazine…
- 10 days, 3 countries, 1 epic mountain
- 5 things that make backpacking Europe better
- Travel in peace—the most conflict-free countries
- No gimmicks—how to save on food while traveling
- Read all previous 66 columns
I will take my regret for not joining you on the hike to my grave.