Nan with a Backpack
Hi, I'm Sonja!
At 53, I sold everything, my salon, my stuff, my safety net, and set off with just a backpack to explore the world.
Nan with a Backpack is all about honest travel adventures, one step at a time.
I share the real side of travel, stunning palaces and flight delays, beautiful sunsets and dusty streets that sometimes smell stronger than my morning coffee. The glamorous bits, the chaotic bits, and everything in between.
You'll find practical travel tips, budget hacks, and plenty of humour from life on the road. From India's Golden Triangle to my home base in Siem Reap, Cambodia, and everywhere I wander next.
But the best part? The incredible people I meet along the way. Strangers who become friends, shared laughter, unexpected kindness, and moments that remind you the world is full of magic.
Whether you're dreaming of travel, planning your first solo trip, or craving adventure, welcome. Let's explore together.
One step, one laugh, one amazing memory at a time. 🌍🎒
Siem Reap's Christmas 2025 Tuk Tuk Parade
Local Life Siem Reap Cambodia - Che Vanna Drinks Shop
Saying Goodbye to India - Delayed Flights & Long Journey Home
Paharganj India - Dusty Streets & Rooftop Dinner in Delhi
Humayun's Tomb & Sunset at Qutub Minar - Last Days in Delhi
Sunrise at the Taj Mahal - Worth the 5AM Wake Up?
Chand Baori Stepwell - India's Most Beautiful Secret
Amber Palace & Diwali Fireworks - Magical Day in Jaipur
Jaipur Sunrise & Jeep Safari - Took My Breath Away
Delhi Dazzled Me - Chandni Chowk to Jaipur Road Trip
First Time Flying to India - The Journey Begins 🇮🇳
Packing for 10 Days in India - One Bag Only 🎒
Siem Reap's BEST Christmas Tuk Tuk Parade 2025 Countdown
Cambodian Floating Village Kampong Khleang After The Rain
Siem Reap Water Festival 2025 – Crowds, Street Food & Fireworks!
A Day in My Siem Reap Cambodian Life
I Found the Cutest Cafe on Taphul Street!
Why I chose Siem Reap as my Home
Exploring Siem Reap on a Double Decker Adventure!
Delicious Fish Amok at Lady Khmer Kitchen | Siem Reap Eats
Siem Reap Riverside in Stunning 360° | With My Insta360 Camera
Moving into my new apartment in Siem Reap Cambodia
Finding My New Apartment in Siem Reap Cambodia
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24 Hours Flying London to Siem Reap [Via Doha + Ho Chi Minh]
What I'm Packing for Cambodia in my new Cotopaxi 28L
The Pause Ends Here | Flight Booked Back To Cambodia
Stuck in the UK: When Your Car Eats Your Travel Fund
Menopause, Clothes That Don’t Fit, and Still Feeling Fabulous
Why Does Home Not Feel Like Home?
Life in Limbo - Grounded: A Four-Part Series