In bad news for Baby Boomers who go cruising to escape those pesky Millennials comes this new study.

Finally, we have the science to prove that travel is more than just a fun way to pass the time. It also instils invaluable life skills and lessons.

Backpacking wholly improved the Travel Weekly editor’s life. Though it also left us with several strange scars and bruises.

As our constantly travelling 77-year-old great aunt always says, if you can carry your pack on your back, then by God you can backpack.