Resources for Backpackers

A helpful resource for those planning their trip, looking to start their own travel blog, and in need of more information about the world of backpacking and travel.

Booking Your Travels

• Urban Adventures: A tour company that still lets you be a backpacker. They offer a variety of tours all over the world.
• Intrepid Travel
• Contiki
• G Adventures: A variety of tours from independent to luxury. Pretty good list of tours for every part of the world.
• Expedia: An aggregator for flights and hotels.
• Rail Europe: I love traveling by train and although I have yet to make it to Europe, this will most likely be my pass throughout Europe.
• HotelsCombined: A hotel aggregator. When used abroad, I usually find more than just hotels though. They have guesthouses and hostels listed as well.

Books

• The Art of Non-Conformity
• Lonely Planet Travel Writing (How to)
• The Practical Nomad: How to Travel Around the World
• Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel
• The Long-Term Traveler’s Guide. The definitive source for planning your upcoming adventure.
• Simple Living Book 321 Stop
• Two Wheels & Rice Fields – Motorbiking Vietnam
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