Backpacking is still one of the most popular ways of seeing Europe on a budget, there are still costs involved however, and a little time spent planning your trip can save you a lot of money in the long run. Once you have decided where in Europe that you are going to visit, you have to work out how to get there and which travel insurance is best to cover the trip. Search the internet for cheap one way flights, this is particularly useful if Europe is your destination, and you also have the opportunity of catching the train through the Channel Tunnel if heading from the UK.
By planning your itinerary carefully, you can save yourself a fortune on accommodation by registering on the websites dedicated to couch surfing. This basically means that you input where and when you want to stay somewhere, and for how long, and they match you with households in that area which are offering a free bed to travellers on the dates you require. These are generally for no more than a couple of nights, but when backpacking you don’t want to stay in one place for too long.
To travel from place to place in Europe, check out the sites for InterRail or coach travel. By buying a ticket in advance and organising your holiday insurance beforehand, you will be able to go wherever you want and incur no extra costs. These rover tickets are a godsend for backpackers, especially if you travel to somewhere that is a disappointment and want to get out of there are quickly as possible.
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