There are a lot of different ways to travel the world, and for some people, staying at an all-inclusive resort just isn’t enough. These ten daring world travelers went off the beaten path and shared their incredible travel stories with all who are prepared for a dose of armchair travel.

If your kind of travel is more about self-discovery than taking selfies, they can serve as inspiration for your next trip. In order to bring you tales, videos, and images from all over the world, they grab their bags, load their waist packs with photography gear, and pack their travel journals.