So one can say that I belong to the Backpacker subculture.
This is the eternal question every traveler and Backpacker to Europe faces.
The Backpacker capital of the world, this road(along with Soi Rambuttri) in
Bangkok is a must visit!
One reason Backpackers have always worried that destinations are
getting“spoiled” is that they instinctively seek out other Backpackers.
Hit happy hour- The Backpacker bars have cheap happy hours
offering $5 NZD drinks- take advantage of them.
Located in the center of Amsterdam by the Red Light District, this is your classic,
fun Backpacker hostel.
Back then, I was a cheap(er) Backpacker and focused on saving as much money as I could.
If you're going on a Backpacker's budget, I would say you need around $71-85
NZD($50-60 USD a day).
Much has been rebuilt(if irresponsibly so),
and the waves of day-trippers and Backpackers continue to wash in as before.
I have encountered a number of Backpackers who believe that a ten-bed dorm means they're
the only one sleeping there.
Sure, tavernas are pretty cheap, but once you go up from Backpacker hostels and low-end tavernas Greece is hella-expensive.
Trains in Australia are very expensive, even with the Backpacker fare(one way from Sydney to Perth is $692 AUD!)!
Trains in Australia are very expensive, even with the Backpacker fare(one way from Sydney to Perth is
normally $692 AUD!)!
Southeast Asia's well-trodden Backpacker trail, affordable transport and delectable
cuisines make it one of the world's most popular budget travel destinations.
Many Backpackers skip sightseeing because of the cost but I
wanted to do all the normal sightseeing activities regular tourists do.
Yet on that fateful trip in 2005, I met five Backpackers on a bus to a temple in Chiang Mai.
You can also tell the audience based on accommodation: if it's hostels or guesthouses,
it's usually for Backpackers and budget travelers;
The tale of an accidental travel writer who simply wanted to afford beer, dorm rooms,
plane tickets, and Backpacker pub crawls.
I had to laugh, since in 1999 Backpackers often complained about how they wished they would
been to Thailand in, say, 1979.
When I go out, I see young, carefree Backpackers and think to myself,“Can't I just stay
in this world a little longer?
Hostels, also referred to as Backpackers or youth hostels(for historical reasons; there is
usually no upper age limit now in most regions).
In fact, I think hostels, their staff, and the Backpacker crowd are an underutilized resource- regardless of your age or travel style.
Volunteering internationally is the way I choose to step off the Backpacker trail, and it's enriched both my life and my travels.
All of the Backpackers and camping accommodations have pools and other common areas,
which makes it easy to meet others if you're solo.
There he was, a man who could have been my grandfather,
hanging out with college-aged Backpackers and having the time of his life.
Visit Disneyland- If you're on a family trip, or if you're a Backpacker in touch with your inner child, head to Disneyland.
They are sort of“the Backpacker tour,” as most hostels promote this company exclusively
and so most young travelers end up on this one.
This Backpacker base opened in 2013
and is close to the Gare du Nord train station, making it easy to get to the airport.
Strawberry Tours is a more“hip” tour company for young travelers(the guides are younger as well)
as they advertise mostly to younger Backpackers and travelers.