Experienced travellers will know that there's nothing worse than insulting a particular custom or tradition, but thankfully, by learning a little bit about travel etiquette, it's easy to avoid this predicament. Instead of horrifying your hosts, aim to impress by being aware of cultural differences and respecting them, especially when it comes to eating and drinking. One of the greatest pleasures of travelli ...

 On first glance, backpacking with your pet might sound like a bad idea. There are so many extra considerations to make if you want to bring along your faithful canine friend, and it might seem easier to leave pets with family or friends. However, if you have a dog, then you’ll be used to enjoying outdoor activities so that both of you can get enough exercise. If there was ever a time to holiday with your p ...

Backpacking makes for an exciting travel experience, and it can be satisfying when travellers enjoy the benefits of a cosmopolitan adventure at just a fraction of the cost. Ways to Save Money Keen backpackers should start by looking for savings on some of the key ingredients of their expedition – travel, accommodation, food and essential equipment. Depending on the journey planned it may be that savings are ...

There is a lot more to this journey than a travel ticket.             Have you ever felt lost no matter where you went? Have you ever felt confused no matter how clearly you thought you wanted something? Dealing with existentialist themes many young people go through on their way to adulthood, Turysta is an indie-film written and directed by Tom Sokalski, starring Marek Birner, Anna Karczmarczyk known for h ...

For young people traveling abroad for the first time, it can be as exciting as it is stressful. Working with America By Rail, we meet travelers of all types, and we often find students are the most hungry for knowledge about what to expect and any helpful tips when they first venture out of the country. With that in mind we reached out to some savvy young travel bloggers and asked their tips for young peopl ...

Simply wandering around the world with just a bag on your back is top – or damn near the top – of many travel-fanatics’ wish lists. What could be better than feasting all of your senses on every weird and wonderful corner of this globe for weeks on end? Not much, if you ask me, but what many don’t realise before they jet off is that backpacking can be very tiring indeed! Travel time, for starters, can be a ...

Depending on where you're traveling in the world on a budget, you'll probably be debating on whether you should take a bus or train to get to your destination. Some countries like Spain offer an extensive and cheap bus route whereas other countries such as Italy have a much more extensive train route and not a bus one. Reading up on the countries you're traveling to is the best way to determine which one is ...

For most people, traveling is always a memorable experience. We almost always remember our traveling experiences because we rarely get the opportunity to experience a new place and culture. When I speak with people about their traveling experiences, there’s always a mixed response.  In summary, people enjoy their end destinations, but their experience traveling seems to be riddled with bad experiences – del ...

Get to know more about Off-Track Backpacking by reading our interview with Nationalrvparks.com. Tanya and Nara, please give my readers a background about yourselves. What made you want to start offtrackbackpacking.net? We met at a hostel in 2005 while backpacking in Lisbon. After spending only a few days together abroad, we kept in touch once we got back home (Toronto & Montreal) and the rest was histor ...

During the years of attending university and working a part-time job, I still tried to take a few short backpacking trips here and there. It was usually difficult to find the money to go, but overall the money never really stopped me from traveling. It wasn’t until one particular trip that I backpacked with an extremely tight budget that turned into one of the most challenging travel experiences I have ever ...