Backpacking | Budget Travel | Living Abroad
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On this page you will find a suggested two week California backpacking route travelling from San Francisco to San Diego, taking in several of the state’s travel highlights. It features stunning nature, the famous Pacific Coast Highway and the main cities. We also have some California budget travel tips which will help lower the cost […]
Our month-long Hungary, Bulgaria and Romania backpacking route explores three of Europe’s most affordable countries. Starting in Budapest and ending in Sofia, this itinerary takes in historic cities, Transylvanian castles, coastal resorts and mountain retreats. It features the travel highlights of all three countries and can easily be expanded or shortened to suit your preferences. […]
Sri Lanka has been one of the fastest growing travel destinations in the world over the past decade or so. Visitors are waking up to the island’s charms with everything from stunning beaches, mountain scenery and ancient culture to be discovered. Our Sri Lanka backpacking route packs in a little bit of each but it […]
While there was a time when Great Britain controlled a huge portion of the world’s territory, it is only really a very small island in Northern Europe. Despite its limited size, there is so much history and culture to be discovered that lovers of all things British will want to stay for several weeks to […]
Cambodia is a very popular backpacking destination in Southeast Asia and while visitor numbers are ever increasing, it retains plenty of its old charm. Less chaotic and more relaxed than its large neighbours Vietnam and Thailand, anyone backpacking Cambodia will discover a nation of great contrasts. It is home to magnificent temples, beautiful countryside and […]
Backpacking Brazil is challenging due to its sheer size and relative cost in comparison to its near neighbours. Nonetheless it is a hugely rewarding challenge. The country makes up a giant chunk of the South American continent with thousands of miles of stunning coastline, wonderful waterfalls and national parks. Read on for our full Brazil […]
The experience of backpacking Thailand has changed dramatically over the past twenty years and some would say for the worse but travellers continue to flock to the so-called ‘land of smiles’ in ever-increasing numbers. This page gives you an idea of what a typical Thailand backpacking route might look like. It’s most applicable to travellers […]
Sail to a new island every day, amble around ruins, sip Ouzo on a cobbled patio, or stuff your face full of Dolmades (vine leaves) and Mousakka – a month in Greece will fly by before you know it. Whether you’re on a mission to find the best beaches in Europe or are a classical […]
Taiwan may not be a backpacker hub like some nearby Asian countries but it ticks a lot of the boxes when it comes to being an excellent independent travel destination. Firstly it’s affordable, with cheap dorm beds and lots of street food all over the island. It also has an excellent rail network and its […]
Jamaica is an up and coming backpacking destination and is the perfect place for a short adventure. It is only a small island, roughly ten times smaller than neighbouring Cuba for example, so it’s easy to get around and you won’t waste days on buses and trains leaving plenty of time for exploring or just […]
