Backpacking around the world, one adventure at a time.
"Reality Backpackers" is a reality series on Joyn.
Sea, dream beaches and a cool villa are just the beginning
Eight reality stars meet on a paradisiacal island. But it's not just parties and temptations that await them. Dropped off at different points on the island, they compete against each other in teams of two for the title of Backpacker Deluxe.
The adventure on Ko Samui can finally begin
Abandoned at different points on the island, the backpackers have to find a place to sleep before nightfall. The first challenges don't take long to appear.
First crises bring the backpackers to despair
Shocked by their accommodations, the teams spend their first night together. While Cosimo drives his team partner Melody to despair with ill-considered spending, Cecilia and Luis receive a tempting offer.
A tempting offer
Scattered across the island, the backpacker teams try to keep their bearings and find the starting villa. In doing so, they must resist temptations and suspect that if they succumb to temptation, karma will not let them go unpunished for long.
The fight for victory is now open
Both the punishment and the challenging routes create tension among the backpackers, with the teams unaware that they will soon meet each other.
Trouble between the backpackers: Karma strikes back
No offense goes unpunished by karma: the backpackers are held accountable for stealing money. This is not very conducive to the already tense atmosphere.
Complete escalation: Christina freaks out
The situation escalates when Tommy and Lena try to evade Karma. Christina sees through his surreptitious intentions and loudly confronts Tommy.
Everyone is going crazy
After the upsetting meeting, the backpackers try to calm down again. But the calm doesn't last long, because the next karma box turns the teams' self-image upside down.
New team, new luck?
With tears in their eyes and heavy hearts, the backpackers say goodbye to their buddies and continue their route in new constellations. Two of these routes lead to a deserted island.
Nude bathing on a dream island: Cosimo lets the clothes fall
Will Luis and Lena get closer over a drink? Drinks are also served on the lonely island of Koh Rap. Two teams celebrate wildly on the dream island, but only one team is allowed to stay...
An emergency operation endangers the onward journey
An emergency call-out in the Lena and Luis team causes a nighttime commotion and jeopardizes their onward journey. The routes of the quarrelers Tommy and Christina cross. Will it escalate again or will they manage to put their conflict to rest?
Tension in the camp: Melody confronts Luis
The fate of the lucky elephant is in the hands of the backpackers. Melody confronts Luis to finally find out the truth. At the same time, one team is faced with a difficult choice: "luxury" accommodation or treat another team?
Will Christina and Cosimo bury the hatchet?
The choice between teamwork or a windfall has consequences for a team. Meanwhile, there is a reunion on the beach and a message from the karma box. Not all backpackers are happy about this.
Emotional separation: The teams are reshuffled
The backpacker carousel is turning again and is bringing girl power. Who is prepared to make the sacrifices that the karma box demands? As if all that wasn't enough, a tough decision awaits all backpackers.
Shock: Does a backpacker have to leave just before the final?
The voting shortly before the finale causes unrest. Who has to leave "Reality Backpackers"? But not everyone agrees with the choice and suspects betrayal.
Finale: Who will be Backpacker Deluxe?
Shortly before the final, the Karma Box awaits the backpackers with the most surprising news of all: everything is completely different to what they thought. Who will win and secure the title of Backpacker Deluxe?
