Backpacking Basics

Backpacking Basics

Backpacking Basics

The best places to backpack are usually the places where safety is not a big issue, getting around is cheap and easy, and accommodations are affordable. Europe is the obvious choice for many college students and for those taking a gap year, but Asia and other parts of the world also have many great cities to backpack.

There is plenty to do in Ireland, with its many social and historical spots. Getting to Ireland is easy and affordable. Traveling within Ireland is also easy, and you can travel to other European Union member countries in a small amount of time, England and the Scandinavian countries. Dublin is a relatively small city, and it has hostels priced reasonably and extensive transportation systems.

If you are traveling from Europe, a short RyanAir flight will take you to Dublin Airport quickly and generally for under about 50 Euros. If you're even closer to Ireland, for example in a Scandinavian country, you can consider taking a ferry boat to Ireland. Hostel prices vary, anywhere from about 7 or 8 Euros per night outside of the major cities to 10 Euros a night in Dublin.

Located in the Czech Republic, Prague has reached the top of backpacking lists because of its cheaper prices relative to the rest of Europe, as well as its prime location in Eastern Europe. There is a lot of history and culture to experience in Prague as well. The city has a historical district that was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, because there is rich history and architecture to discover there. Prague also boasts being the home of the largest ancient castle in the world that is worth seeing. It is close to Munich, Budapest, and other places, which makes it a convenient city to add to any European travel itinerary.

On the other side of the world in Asia, Thailand is a popular destination for backpackers because it has an extensive expat community. Though it is rather expensive to travel to Thailand from Europe or the United States especially, prices within the country are cheap. The European and American currencies are strong against the Thai Baht, making food and accommodations cheap for those converting from either of those currencies.

Thailand also has low crime rates and cheap accommodations located in popular parts of its cities. There are affordable hostels in downtown Bangkok, for example, which provide good access to the city's nightlife and tourist attractions. Most hostels are well-equipped and have many useful services, such as wi-fi internet access. In addition to Bangkok, there is an extensive list of cities worth visiting such as: Pai, Sang Khom, and Pattaya Beach.

The Philippines is also another great spot for backpackers. There are over 4,000 islands, but The Philippine islands are often overlooked leaving many places almost untouched. While most people will need to obtain a visa be traveling here, European, US, Australian, and New Zealand citizens only need a visa if they plan on staying in the Philippines for over 3 weeks.

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