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 ...

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 ...

I used to travel solo to places around the world on a budget. I would spend days planning the nuances of a trip; the costs, hotels, transportation, tours, etc. I loved it and still do but there is another way to experience the world and save money: travel clubs. Travel clubs can offer the best of both worlds when it comes to traveling. They combine the best parts of traveling solo and planning your own trip ...

[caption id="attachment_4722" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Image courtesy of Spa Breaks"][/caption] When you are on a cheap backpacking holiday the last thing on your mind would be a spa break but actually they can be very relaxing and do not have to cost a lot. Cheap spa breaks, whether just a day at a spa hotel or a homemade spa break in the hostel you are staying in can be an essential unwind ...

Scotland is a natural playground offering adventurers an exciting destination to indulge all of their outdoor passions and pastimes. With its luscious landscapes, majestic mountains and stunning seascapes Scotland offers the perfect backdrop for any and all adventure pursuits with adrenaline junkies well catered for across the country. Easily accessible by air, road and rail – with flights to Edinburgh, Inv ...

First thing I heard over and over again was ‘you couldn’t do that alone, that’s dangerous!’ I was frustrated with people around me in my life telling me that I couldn’t do it. So it made me want to do it even more. Bought my plane ticket, Euro-rail pass and booked a few hostels to get me started. Everything came into place, starting on my high-school graduating day, June 21, 2004. After receiving my diploma ...

I love, love, absolutely love traveling solo! But... there is definitely one thing I dislike about it: managing money on the road. I'm constantly worried about losing my passport, losing my wallet or any other important documents. If I would lose my credit card when traveling with a friend, it wouldn't be so bad because I would rely on my friend for cash until I sort it out. But what do you do when you're t ...

You know when there is that moment where the perfect photo needs to be taken, but you have no one to hold your belongings or take a shot of you. So you take a face shot of yourself, but it never really looks that great, well those moments happen to me often when I backpack solo. It can get a bit annoying having just scenery pictures or face ones of just yourself. Although, the question comes to your mind, w ...

After a period of time of backpacking and meeting new people, there is a time where you will realize what are the first top 10 questions you might say or someone else might ask you. It’s funny, to even think there are 10 of the same questions every time you meet someone new. Although it’s completely true! It’s a little like going on a date with someone you don't know and starting a conversation, usually it’ ...

Backpacking is a fantastic way to emerse yourself in new cultures and see the world, however, there are many risks involved in backpacking.  Quite often you will stand out as a tourist and be easy prey for the experienced criminal.  As well as this you are more likely to try out new exciting activities such as moped riding, scuba diving, white water rafting, skiing or mountaineering just to name a few.   Th ...