Drew Treasury – Editor at Packzup

Drew Treasury

Background

Drew Treasury started traveling at 19 with a one-way ticket to Bangkok and $800 in savings. That backpacking trip turned into a year on the road, a career writing about travel, and a calling that's taken him from Antarctic research stations to Sahara nomad camps.

He's a regular contributor to Condé Nast Traveler, AFAR Magazine, and Outside. His work focuses on destinations that reward effort over budget — small mountain villages, ancient pilgrimage routes, and the kinds of meals locals would never recommend to tourists.

What I Cover

• Adventure travel: Multi-day treks, climbing, surfing, sailing trips, expedition cruises
• Hidden gems: Off-the-beaten-path destinations, locals-only restaurants, unexpected cultural finds
• Solo travel: Logistics, safety, and meeting people while traveling alone
• Budget travel hacks: Maximizing experience per dollar, finding flight deals, smart accommodation choices
• Travel photography: Camera gear, composition, traveling with photography equipment

Countries Visited

Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, UAE, UK, Ukraine, USA, Uzbekistan, Vietnam.

How I Work

Every Packzup article I write involves at minimum:

• Personal first-hand visit OR multiple expert interviews
• Cross-referencing 3+ recent local sources
• Fact-checking against official government and tourism board data
• Updating annually or when significant changes occur

Editorial Standards

I never accept payments to alter recommendations. Hotels, tours, and activities are evaluated on merit. When I receive complimentary stays or experiences (which is common in travel writing), I disclose them. My honest take comes first — even when it costs partnerships.

Get in Touch

Have a question about a destination? Tip on a hidden gem? Feedback on an article?

• Email: drew@packzup.com (please be patient — I respond as I can)
• Instagram: @drewtreasury
• General contact form

Recent Articles by Drew

• Things I Stopped Doing After 50 Countries
• What I Pack After 12 Years of Travel
• The Honest Case for Traveling Less
• After Living in 3 Countries: What I Learned
• The Truth About Traveling Alone as a Woman