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Backpacking in Europe

Backpacking in Europe is a fantastic way to cheaply see a vast range of different countries on the continent and to get to experience all of the different cultures and locations without having to shell out for expensive hotel suites, or on internal flights. Backpacking in Europe then is the best way to get an authentic experience across Europe and guarantees an amazing and varied holiday for prices you otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford.

Backpacking gets its name from the fact that those who go ‘backpacking’ often do so while wearing just a backpack. This means that while backpacking in Europe you should carry all of your belongings in one small bag, rather than bringing a suitcase as you might do on a holiday to just one European country. This is what allows you then to use other forms of transportation such as the bus or the underground where you might otherwise find yourself hindered by dragging large suitcases, and what allows you to stay in communal rooms without much storage (for this reason it’s also a good idea to avoid bringing many valuables when backpacking in Europe).

Often the cheapest way to find hotels when backpacking in Europe is to turn up to them without booking in advance. By taking rooms left over on the night, the hotels have no motivation not to allow you to barter with them. At the same time some people choose to sleep on beaches, or to stay at people’s houses when backpacking in Europe. It’s even possible to find websites where people agree to let backpackers stay on their sofas abroad.

Another important thing to consider when backpacking in Europe is transport. Again there are ways that a backpacker can get their transport more cheaply, and especially when backpacking in Europe. For instance it is possible to get train passes design specifically for that purpose that allow you to go anywhere across many European countries within a set time period. Other people choose to hitchhike when backpacking in Europe.

Backpacking in Europe won’t be for everyone, and if you have a family or want a more restful experience, then you might choose another way to spend your holiday. However if you do decide backpacking in Europe is for you, we have discussed just a couple of ways you can use this to get one of the most complete and authentic experiences of these amazing cultures and landscapes as possible.