Travelling to a strange new place could possibly make cat stress out and get ill. But not for Simon, a backpacking cat that travels across the US with his owner. /VCG Photo

JJ Yosh from US adopted the black feline two years ago, and has been exploring the variety of landscapes across the country with his furry friend ever since. /VCG Photo

Their road trips have been as long as 20 consecutive hours. They have traveled many places such as deserts, walking under the scorching sun and camping in the snowfields. /VCG Photo

“Having Simon has helped me embrace more of the journey. I really appreciated the moment and beauty of mother nature,” the 35-year-old Yosh told Barcroft Animals. /VCG Photo