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was backpacking

  • past progressive
    of backpack.
    backpack
    noun
    a pack or knapsack, often of canvas or nylon, to be carried on one's back, sometimes supported on a lightweight metal frame strapped to the body.

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Mr. Dudley was backpacking in Europe and had traveled to Poland to attend a music festival, according to the spokesman, Jonathan Franks.

From New York Times ● Jan. 12, 2023

Navy veteran Taylor Dudley, 35, was backpacking in Europe when he crossed the Polish-Russian border in April, Jonathan Franks, a lawyer who represents families of Americans detained overseas, said in an email to reporters.

From Reuters ● Jan. 12, 2023

So when Happier was at its peak, we'd taken two weeks off and I was backpacking in India, which is pretty surreal.

From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2019

I had just graduated from high school and was backpacking around Europe on a rail pass.

From Slate ● Apr. 15, 2016

“Beanne was backpacking around Europe,” Mr. Hull’s niece Nasue Nishida said.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 11, 2014