Travel is often romanticized as a journey of self-discovery, cultural immersion, and boundless adventures. When it comes to backpacking, these ideals are magnified with tales of dirt-cheap hostels, guesthouses, and spontaneous decisions that lead to life-changing experiences. Yet, there’s an elephant in the room that few choose to acknowledge: the thin line between enjoying a night partying while traveling and veering into problematic drinking behaviors. Is travel becoming an excuse for alcoholism among backpackers? It’s time to take a candid look at what’s really going on. The Culture of Drinking on the Road Travel and alcohol have long been intertwined…