August 2007
7 posts
Traveling Safely When Backpacking Europe
When backpacking Europe, it pays to think about how safe you are going to be on your trip. After all, you don’t want the best experience of your life to turn into a nightmare. There are a few things you should think about before you leave: Make sure you hav had all the required inoculations for the country you are travelling to and visit your doctor before you go to make sure you have...
Backpacking Europe - Amsterdam
One place you will want to see when backpacking Europe is Amsterdam. Wow, what a city this is! A lot is made of Amsterdam’s Red Light District and Coffee Shops but there is so much more to one of Europe’s best capital cities. The canals, restaurants and museums are second to none. For the backpacker, I would suggest you make use of the “I amsterdam Card”. Developed by the...
Cheaper Travel for backpacking in Europe
One of the biggest perceived expenses when you have decided on backpacking Europe will be your initial air fare & subsequent short haul flights between countries. Here are a few things you should consider before you travel: When traveling between European countries, look at alternative means of transport other than flying. European countries generally have far superior train services and...
Backpacking Europe? Get a guide book!
This is really important. Before you set off backpacking Europe, get a guide book! A good guide book can help you decide where you go, what you see and where you eat and sleep. Different types of guide books have different ideas and philosophies so make sure could take a bit of time to look through them before you buy and get an idea which will be best for you. If you are buying off Amazon, take...
Backpacking verses "Voluntourism"
Backpacking v’s “Voluntourism” Judith Brodie, director of VSO UK, one of Britians leading charities, caused a storm last week when she said that “voluntourism” was a waste of money. “Voluntourism” is mainly aimed at students taking gap years. While previous generations have generally gone backpacking, one new trend is for people to undertake volunteer...
Backpacking; a great way to exercise!
You know one of the best things about backpacking and hiking? It is a brilliant way to exercise and has other benefits too. Denise Mitten, editor of Hiking and Backpacking, believes not only does exercising in nature keeps you fit but also contributes to your well being. Sounds good, doesn’t it! “Contact with nature is correlated with living longer, and actual biochemical changes...
Backpacking Europe
This site is designed to be the number one reference site for people interested in backpacking Europe. I hope to have the best advice on where to go, what to do and how to do it! This site will also contain news, stories and tips from the seasoned backpacker and links to the best sites on the web to help you on your journey. Please feel free to comment on the information on this site, I not only...