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Let's Go - http://www.letsgo.com/
Guides for budget travel world wide, written by Harvard students. Message forum, travel links and guides for certain cities online, such as Amsterdam and Rome. |
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Thorn Tree - http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/
Lonely Planet's bulletin board for travellers to exchange information. Individual boards include country specific postings as well as assorted travel topics. |
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Travel-Library.com - http://www.travel-library.com/
A compilation of links for backpacking and budget travel around the world. Accessible travel, packing tips, transportation, working and volunteering and countries guides. |
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The Backpacker Network - http://www.thebackpacker.net/
Message boards, planning help, going out guide as well as a hostel and beer index. |
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Eurotrip - http://www.eurotrip.com/
Active discussion boards, hostel reviews, web links, travelogues and a free travel newsletter. |
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Backpack Europe on a Budget - http://www.backpackeurope.com/
Backpacking and hostelling information, tips and links for student and budget travelers planning a trip to Europe. Bulletin boards, travel tales and transportation. |
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Nomads World - http://www.nomadsworld.com
Information on backpacking specific countries including Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Ireland. Details on accommodation and tours, travel guide and message boards. |
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Guide for Europe - http://www.guideforeurope.com
Guide to backpacking across Europe. Features hostel reviews, packing lists, a message board forum, hostel directory, links and tips for traveling Europe for cheap. |
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Backpacking South Africa - http://www.backpackingsouthafrica.co.za/
Guide offering accommodation and travel tips, as well as the Moola Magic discount system. Details of the service, members and downloadable brochure. |
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The Backpacking Site - http://www.the-backpacking-site.com/
Guide to backpacking with information for a variety of countries as well as gap year advice, what to pack, preparation, travel and transport tips. |
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World Backpackers .net - http://www.worldbackpackers.net
Guide to helping the backpacker prepare optimally for his journey: travel information, stories from the road, tips, links to other handy backpack sites and a forum. |
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Everything You Need to Know - http://www.travelindependent.info/
Guide to independent budget traveling or backpacking. Includes packing, pre-trip, country and on-the-road advice as well as tips, travel photography and links. |
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The Travellers Lounge - http://www.thetravellerslounge.co.uk
Backpackers guide to planning a round the world trip. Includes flight tips, weather charts, money matters, budget accommodation information and destination guides. |
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Backpack Around Australia - http://www.backpackaround.com.au/
Information on backpacking including accommodation, tours, attractions, employment, transport, travel agents, Internet cafes and message boards. Surry Hills, Australia. |
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Travel Punk - http://www.travelpunk.com
Offers information on hostels, Eurail, air fares, student discounts, safety and security, and backpacking tips, for the budget traveler. |
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Backpack-Europe.com - http://www.backpack-europe.com
A guide to travel and backpack Europe, buy a Eurorail or Eurail pass, hostels, budget travel, and tickets. |
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OldContinent.com - http://www.oldcontinent.com
Backpacking and budget travel links, information and tips for travellers to Europe. In English or Spanish, free travel newsletter. |
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Coast to Coast backpackers guide. - http://www.coastingafrica.com
A guide to accommodation, adventure and travel in Southern Africa. |
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Oculartravel.com - http://www.oculartravel.com
Travel information for backpackers including tips, links, photos and forum. |
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Backpack Through Europe - http://www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/eurobackpack/eurobackpack.html
Article providing a step-by-step approach on traveling across Europe on a low budget. Itinerary, travel documents, packing and transportation advice. |
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Just Backpacking - Southern Africa - http://www.backpacking.co.za/index.html
Information for backpackers planning to travel to Central and Southern Africa. Includes a hostels and cybercafe listing, internet links and bulletin board. |
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WiseNomad.com - http://www.wisenomad.com
Created for backpackers and world travelers and includes a guide to worldwide destinations, discussion groups, youth hostels and guidebooks. |
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Backpack Traveller - http://bptravel.tripod.com/
Hints and tips include medical information, vehicle preparation, climate, time zone converter and hitch hiking. |
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Interrailers Net - http://www.interrailers.net/english/
Information on European railways and interrail ticket. Search for a rail partner or post in the forum. In English and German. |
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Independent Travel Guide - http://www.packback.com/
World weather, feature articles, printable currency cheat card, discussion forum and international calling guide. |
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SA Backpacker - http://www.sabackpackers.za.net/
A guide for backpackers looking for a hostels in Lesotho, Mozambiquem, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Interactive map leading to descriptions and photographs, and online booking. |
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Worldly Backpacking Guide - http://www.esidle.com/travel/
Information resource that covers where to start, how to get there, and how to save money. Bulletin boards and resource links. |
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StonedCrow.com - http://www.stonedcrow.com
Travel information on budget travel around Australia, finding work, holiday working visas and backpacker hostel listings. |
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WorldWideWanders.com - http://www.worldwidewanders.com
Backpacking and travel reviews from around the world. Includes travel and backpacking advice, diaries, pictures, maps, attractions, accommodation, itineraries and general information. |
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Oztrek.com - http://www.oztrek.com
Guide to backpacking around Australia. Includes travel tips, destination information, and photos. |
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Koh Pha-Ngan Backpackers Guide - http://www.kohpha-ngan.freeservers.com
Guide for backpackers travelling to Koh Pha-Ngan, Thailand. Island information and photographic listings of bungalows available on the Island, beaches, transportation, dangers and full moon parties. |
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Raider.Planet - http://raiderplanet.tripod.com/
Backpacking information for those planning to travel to Tibet. Getting there, getting around, history, climate, food and religion. |
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Backpacking Around Australia - http://www.backpackingaround.com/
Backpackers and student guide offering discounted bookings and travel tips. Information about visas, insurance, mobile phones, employment and accommodation. Willetton, Australia. |
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GoBackpacking - http://www.gobackpacking.com
Dedicated to creating a community of backpackers and budget travelers through the sharing of advice and experience. Packing, transportation, money, message boards and links. |
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Travoholic.com - http://www.travoholic.com
Budget travel information for travel addicts. Hostel list, photos, packing advice and links. |