Here Are Some Smart Suggestions For Backpacking Europe Or Any Other Country

These are some tips I found quite useful when backpacking around the world, and specifically in Europe:

1. Lay out everything you need for your trip and then reduce it by about half!! One of the first mistakes that many travelers make is taking too much on their trip. It’s important to remember that you are there to enjoy your vacation and see incredible parts of the world and not to lug heavy luggage around strange streets. As well it’s important to realize that as you travel you will inevitably purchase souvenirs that you will need room in your bags for.

2. Get a camping towel! Believe me, the first time I traveled through Europe I took an ordinary beach towel and by the end of the trip I couldn’t stand the sight of it! It didn’t matter how many times it was washed it just never seemed the same. But luckily you can buy camping towels (that are very similar to a sham wow) that are anti-bacterial, dry very fast and absorb lots of water. The second time I traveled Europe, this was best improvement in packing I made!

3. Take advantage of accommodation deals on websites. If you are the type of personality that can travel around and book your accommodations with short notice (I know some people like to know far in advance they have a place to stay every night), you can really save a lot of money on hotels. The later you book generally the better deal you receive. You don’t want to be stuck at the last minute and suddenly find Paris cheap hotels all booked up.

4. If you want to have an experience that is a lot more unique than the hotel experience stay in hostels. They offer a great place to meet travelers like you who could become great friends with you, even if it’s just for a few days. The memories you can create from staying in hostels cannot be understated.

5. Purchasing an EU rail pass can save you a lot of money once aboard and also is a fantastic way to travel. When you’re considering the EU rail pass, make sure you pre-pay for your fare before you leave to be able get an awesome deal. Research the options thoroughly to find which one is right for you. The experience alone is worth the purchase.

6. If you’re traveling to remote destinations it’s a good idea to look into discount airliners that are located in Europe to supplement your EU rail pass. Good airliner companies to look into are Ryan Air and Easy Jet. It’s very common for people to find flights for as low as $50.

7. When you’re traveling, especially for long periods of time, it’s very important to register with your embassy to let them know what countries you’ll be in. The reason is just for peace of mind in case of disaster or other events that could leave you stuck in a remote country. By doing so the embassy can account for your and have a rough idea of where you are. Though the odds are quite small that disaster could strike, it’s better to be safe than sorry when traveling abroad and to be prepared just by chance disaster does strike.

Alessandra S. Llewellyn was born in Switzerland and lived in Paris. She has traveled throughout the world with her family and really enjoys to explore new cities and meet new people. She really enjoys to write about her travels and will sometimes review Paris cheap hotels for various travel magazines and travel sites.