| Backpacking Europe is hands down one of the most | | | | who often target tourists. |
| popular gap year activities there is. Young people | | | | Ways to Prepare for Backpacking Europe |
| from all around the world flock to Europe due to the | | | | Invest in a phrasebook for different countries in |
| good infrastructure for travel and large diversity of | | | | Europe. Knowing even a few phrases will save you a |
| cultures within close proximity of each other. Your | | | | big headache. Also remember to budget well when |
| first step in planning a trip to Europe is purchasing a | | | | you plan your trip. Decide what your itinerary will be, |
| backpacking Europe guide. Nowadays you can also | | | | plan what the price ranges will be for the hostels you |
| find lots of information, oftentimes directly from | | | | stay in, and map out a tentative route. |
| travelers, about travel tips and do's and don'ts. | | | | By doing so, it will help you decide how much money |
| Gear You'll Need for Backpacking Europe | | | | you need per day for food, accommodations, |
| First off, in order to go backpacking in Europe, you'll | | | | souvenirs, and any activities you plan on taking part |
| need to get a good backpack. Don't make the | | | | in. $20 per day is doable in Eastern Europe. $40 per |
| mistake of ordering a backpack online. No matter | | | | day is what you should expect in most areas and |
| how great the reviews are for any bag, you'll never | | | | around $55 per day is realistic for an expensive city |
| know how comfortable a backpack is unless you try | | | | like London. |
| it on. Go to an outdoors store where you can have a | | | | Backpacking Europe is a popular option for many |
| backpack fitted by a trained employee so you can | | | | people young and old because it is an inexpensive |
| find a comfortable fit. You will be wearing that | | | | way to enjoy a relatively expensive part of the |
| backpack hours on end so you need to make sure it | | | | world. In order to make the most out of your trip, it |
| is comfortable. | | | | is best to do some planning prior to your departure |
| Also make sure to bring clothes and gear appropriate | | | | so you get a good idea of how much money you |
| for different kinds of weather, such as travel boots, | | | | need to bring in order to do everything you want to |
| a rain jacket, warm socks, and flip flops. A pocket | | | | do while you are over there. |
| knife may also come in handy when you want to | | | | Now that you are armed with this information, why |
| buy produce and eat it while on the road. Also make | | | | not try backpacking in Europe? With the right |
| sure to get a money belt so you can keep your | | | | attention to detail, you can have a hassle-free trip |
| money and important documents in a safe place. | | | | that will be one of the greatest adventures of your |
| Europe is famous for having lots of pick-pocketers | | | | lifetime. |