Ellen Kinsey
Ellen is the co-founder and editor of Barefoot Backpackers. She’s a longtime digital writer, yoga teacher, qualified Ayurvedic health coach and outdoor enthusiast who writes from the Austrian Alps.

About Ellen
Ellen has been a digital writer for 10 years, including three years as a senior health and wellness writer at Bauer Media, writing for Yours, Live For The Outdoors, Grazia, Closer, Heat, Modern Gardens, Spirit & Destiny and A Modern Kitchen. Her writing started at university, on the student newspaper and independent titles such as The Indiependent.
She has also worked extensively as a product writer: researching, comparing and cross-referencing products to find the best value in each category.
Ellen believes in staying connected to nature and prioritizing wellbeing, wherever her travels take her.
After leaving her full-time writing role, Ellen traveled to India to study Ayurveda and yoga. She spent three months backpacking across the country, staying in ashrams and completing an Ayurveda course at the Sivananda Dhanwantari Ashram in Kerala. She has since become a certified Ayurveda lifestyle and nutrition coach. She also spent four months in Central and South America, where she completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training in Peru.
Having lived in North America and Europe, Ellen has camped in Canada, skied in the Alps and backpacked through Southeast Asia and South America. She’s known for her planning and packing skills, and when she’s not writing you’ll find her practicing yoga, reading adventure books or out on an adventure.
Latest from Ellen
EuropeUltimate Italy 10 Day ItineraryPlan the perfect 10-day Italy itinerary. Explore Naples, Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast, and Rome for a mix of culture, food and nature.
EuropeBest One Week Northern Italy ItineraryOur guide to the best Northern Italy itinerary. One week visiting Milan, Lake Como, Cinque Terre, Florence and Bologna.
AfricaThe Best Morocco Packing List for WomenOur Morocco packing list for women: practical, modest clothing for deserts and souks, plus the extras that make the trip easier.
AsiaThe Ultimate India Packing List for WomenOur India packing list for women for winter and spring - from clothes, toiletries and useful items, here is everything we packed.
Barefoot ShoesWhy are Barefoot Shoes Good for your FeetWhy so many walkers and hikers switch to barefoot shoes: a wide toe box, zero drop and thin, flexible soles, and how…
