Backpacking | Budget Travel | Living Abroad
A Europe travel blog. Featuring trip ideas for backpackers and budget travellers, tips on where to go, how to travel and how to save money on the road.
This page outlines the estimated cost of travel in Spain in 2023. We have included suggested shoestring and more comfortable Spain backpacking budgets for a trip around a country that is home to iconic cities such as Barcelona and some of Europe’s best beaches. We also have some typical prices further down to give you […]
Romania is the largest country in Southeastern Europe with a very rich and diverse geographic landscape. Going from the 2,500m high Carpathian Mountains to the Danube Delta, there are thirteen national parks and protected areas full of wildlife and rare vegetation. Despite all this, the country is not a popular hiking destination – which can […]
Europe is one of the most popular regions in the world for travel but it’s also one of the most expensive. Prices do vary considerably as you move from west to east though. Below, we’ll take a look at the cost of travel in Europe and compare a wide range of countries. We also have […]
Tallinn is the small but enchanting capital of the Baltic nation of Estonia. It lies directly on the Baltic Sea coastline, only around 80 km south of Helsinki on the other side of the water which endures a big freeze during the winter months. Travellers in the region, generally pass through the Estonian capital at […]
We’re going to take a look at the best airports in Europe according to google passenger ratings. As air traffic continues to return to normal across the continent following the Covid-19 pandemic, the latest reviews helped show which airports have managed to adjust to the new circumstances and which ones haven’t. Below we look at […]
This part of Europe may not be a massive travel hotbed but our Baltic backpacking route might just surprise you. There is no well-trodden backpacker trail to follow here. Every traveller you meet will tend to have their own unique reasons for being in the Baltic region while the locals are generally friendly and (particularly […]
The peak summer months in Portugal are July and August when travellers flock from around Europe to enjoy hot weather and the country’s many beach destinations. Here’s a look at some of the best places to visit during summer in Portugal including some of the lesser known, off the beaten path destinations as well as […]
Below, we’ve outlined an exciting Europe backpacking route that will see you whizz around the continent by rail, taking in 10 cities and 9 countries in just 3 weeks. It’s a good option for anyone with a lot of energy but little experience of travelling around Europe who wants to visit a lot of the […]
Italy is one of Europe’s most popular travel destinations with visitors from far and wide drawn in by the prospect of visiting its historic cities and enjoying its world famous cuisine. While Rome is the capital and best known destination, smaller cities such as Florence, Venice and Pisa are also hugely popular. Below we’re going […]
Backpacking the South Caucasus region will see you discover a unique mixture of the old world and modern civilisation. Neither Asia nor Europe, the area manages to blend together two cultures and create their own one. This page includes suggested travel itineraries for Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan, three destinations that may sound like they are […]
