Tips For Europe Backpacking

It's a myth that backpacking through Europe is pricey.For today’s generation of twenty- to thirty-somethings, backpacking in Europe for some weeks in the summer is similar to a rite of passage into adulthood.To choose the right backpack, getting a hostel, how to plan your route, and much more. Sure, it's not as cheap as South America, however for a developed region, you will get by on less than in the usa or Canada. Ubiquitous fresh foods markets and a general concentrate on food and quality mean European supermarkets are usually less expensive than their North American counterparts. There are many things to notice for backpacking in Europe.

The lighter you back, the better-especially if you’re thinking about picking up souvenirs. For clothing, pack enough just for under one week and intend on doing laundry every one to 2 weeks. Some people belong to the “folding” theory of packing while some adhere to the “rolling” theory. Find out which works well with
you-personally, I do a bit of both. Keep in mind that what you pack also depends upon seasons. If you’re going for a long period of time, send home heavier sweaters when they’re no more needed.

Try to book your hostels prior to leaving home so that you won’t have to knock on doors at 2 a.m. Some good Web sites for finding hostels are: HostelBookers, HostelWorld, and HostelsEurope. For that more adventurous travellers, the CouchSurfing network offers free board on the fellow Couch. Choose best travel destinations in Europe.