Best Backpacker Sites
Tips for the next generation of travel bugs
Anyone can grab a few outfits, a friend and a plane ticket to see the world. Backpacking today is easier than ever-- here's how to start your next adventure.
EuroTrip is a cool resource for budget travelers with a wealth of information for affordab(ly cheap) living
STATravel is the world's largest student travel agency. STA sells tours (GAP, Contiki, Topdeck, Intrepid, OZ/KIWI Experience, Busabout, etc.), domestic and international plane tickets, Eurail passes, hotel/hostel, travel insurance, the ISIC card, etc.. STA often has cheaper airfare for students, teachers, and people under 26 because of contracts with the airlines. These student/teacher/youth tickets are very flexible, most are cancellable, and almost all only have a $35 change fee if you need to change the ticket.
Europe from a Backpack is a compilation of travel stories collected by Mark Pearson, a fellow Seattleite.
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Happy Backpackers
Great mix between learning and leisure. Our tour guide, Lauren, was extremely knowledgable and also very well connected. The weekend was a blast!
Dan McGlinn, University of Notre Dame ~ Notre Dame Global Gateway, Rome, Summer Break 2016
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Check out Andy Steves' Europe: City Hopping on a Budget!
Pick a city and go! All new budget guidebook from Andy Steves, Founder and Chief Backpacker of WSA.
