Chapter 1: The Backstory

Earlier this summer I set out on a quest to see if I could create a successful website related to backpacking in Europe. Having spent the spring in Europe, I thought I could add some worthwhile information about a subject that isn't too overly crowded.

Educationally, I thought it would be both a good way to test my coding, design and writing skills as well as get some experience in the business side of running a website.

Plus, I might be able to score a few bucks out of it.

So off I began in late June of 2007: My goal, to create a backpacking website and make it at least break even with hosting costs.