Getting started on your couple of weeks / months backpacking trip can be intimidating. We've had a couple of close calls considering both our safety and our cash. Read our advice on maintaining your safety and getting over travel jitters.
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Lonely planet books, are they worth the cost and the weight in your backpack? Yes! Read our review of what these books can help you with, and if they can't, where to turn next.
Getting from point A to B can be difficult, even with a map. We constantly use our maps app on our iPhones and iPad and we wanted to share our best navigation tips and how to use your live map without WIFI.
Wondering what you need to look for when booking your hostel? Read our top 5 recommendations for booking your hostel!
Taking the train throughout Europe isn’t just affordable, it is also a rite of passage for backpackers. Read about our tips and tricks to booking and tacking the train in Europe.
We need to debunk some hostel myths because hostels are not only the most affordable option, their resources are extensive! Read first, our stories about staying in hostels as we address the truths to staying in hostels and what to look for when you're booking.