http://www.backpackersite.info A guide to backpacking! Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:55:21 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en When travelling around Europe, many people like to take in the atmosphere and excitement of going to a football match. Europe has many world class teams, such as Manchester United and Barcelona, and you can watch the action by picking up football tickets prior to your travelling. Some of the biggest ... http://www.backpackersite.info/2008/12/17/travelling-around-europe/ Finding accommodation, wherever you have decided to stay in France is extremely straightforward. Whether you're booking online, through a tour operator or simply walking up to the hotel in person, it's extremely simple. This is mainly due to the fact that there are a huge amount of hotels, apartments and ... http://www.backpackersite.info/2008/12/11/accommodation-options-in-france/ If you're anything like me, you'll be seriously considering a trip away this winter. For most of us in Central Europe, travel is relatively cheap these days with so many low cost airlines offering rock bottom flight costs, especially out of season throughout the winter months. This reason alone is ... http://www.backpackersite.info/2008/11/23/spain-or-portugal-perfect-locations-for-the-winter/ Backpacking, as much fun as it is, can become expensive. Younger backpackers, especially those traveling from country to country, often need to take on work in order to fund their travel expenses in the various countries they visit. This if often a fun way for them to see the world ... http://www.backpackersite.info/2008/11/20/backpacking-paying-the-way/ The first thing you need to do, when planning a trip abroad is learn as much as possible about your destination. Not just attractions such as nightlife and excursions, but the other elements, mainly safety, security and local custom. A travel blog operated by someone from the country is a ... http://www.backpackersite.info/2008/11/16/planning-your-travels/ Backpacking is fun if you enjoy outdoor activities. However, it can be dangerous if you are not equipped with the right knowledge of backpacking. There are many tips to learn to ensure that your backpacking journey is a wonderful experience. For example, when it comes to searching for food in ... http://www.backpackersite.info/2008/11/11/backpacking-tips-for-survival/ Medical Tourism is expected to be a 100 billion dollar industry. The main reason for the high growth is the long waiting period for medical procedures, non-availability of medical services and the high cost of treatment. In recent years the medical tourism industry has gained the status of a nationalised ... http://www.backpackersite.info/2008/11/11/medical-tourism-an-introduction/ If you know how to fix basic problems while backpacking, then you can get yourself out of troubles such as running out of food (or losing it to animals!), holes in your backpack and other similar events – that could turn into a disaster! I remember once my backpack was ... http://www.backpackersite.info/2008/11/08/ways-to-fix-backpacking-problems/ Festival season is just around the corner, but still the question remains the same - where should one spend it? One suggestion would be to try a Toronto Cruise. A Toronto Cruise offers the best in-class facilities at throw away prices. To make the best of Christmas and New Year’s ... http://www.backpackersite.info/2008/11/08/head-for-a-toronto-cruise-this-season/ Whilst planning to embark on a backpacking trip and venturing to the great outdoors, you must plan ahead. It’s all very well stepping out into the path of nature and taking breaths of fresh outdoor air, but you must remember that sometimes you can get lost. By taking a compass ... http://www.backpackersite.info/2008/11/06/must-have-essentials-for-your-backpacking-trip/