The Average Cost of Backpacking Europe: An Indepth Look At My 2 Month Trip

I’ve written this article to be a comprehensive and complete look at mine and my girlfriend’s expenses and how much backpacking Europe cost us. Hopefully it will help other backpackers or those about to prepare a trip of their own figure out how much they need to save to visit the cultural continent of Europe. It’s a question I get a lot from friends and family, “So how much does it cost to...

Seven Common Travel Scams In Europe And How You Can Avoid Them

Unfortunately scams and cons do exist in Europe, and more often than not, they are setup to target tourists. There are many travellers and backpackers who fall victim to the clever con men and scammers that run these gigs. Obviously the best defense is knowledge of the travel scams and how they work. There are numerous variations of similar scams – so knowing some of them and using a bit of common sense will help...

What Are Hostels Like In Europe And Loads Of Hot How To Hostel Tips

As a backpacker, I’ve stayed in my fair share of hostels whilst travelling Europe. I’ve written this article to help those who are about to backpack and for those who have never stayed in a hostel before. Before you do it yourself, you often have absolutely no idea what to expect. Hopefully this should clear a few things up for you and let you feel a little more at ease with any hostelling adventures you have...

Are Hostels Safe: A Few Tips For Staying In Hostels In Europe And Hostel Security

So are hostels safe to stay in? This is a common question, and the resounding answer in my opinion is YES – they are absolutely safe! I’ve stayed in a lot of hostels all throughout Europe, and I’ve never had a problem with my safety. Movies like Hostel I and II aren’t doing anyone any favours (apart from being mildly comedic of course) when they’re thinking about backpacking and whether to stay in...

How To Travel Europe: The Best Way To Travel Around Europe For Cheap

Welcome to my post all about how to travel Europe on a budget, if you’re like me, you would rather travel for longer and see more amazing things and meet more awesome people than just spend all of your money in a mere few weeks. But to travel for longer means that you need to come up with more creative ways to keep those costs down. Here are all of my tips when it comes to the best ways to travel around Europe...