Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Insider's reporter made some mistakes during her first backpacking trip to Europe.Joey Hadden/Insider I recently spent two weeks ...

After carrying a heavy backpack around four countries in Europe, I regretted leaving my carry-on suitcase at home.

* Planning your trip can be fun, and the Internet makes it a breeze. Many hostels have Web sites or are listed on sites such as www.hostels.com, which often includes prices, photos and online ...

For many young Americans, backpacking through Europe is as essential to the twentysomething experience as graduating from college and landing that first job.These tips and resources will help you plan ...

I went backpacking through Europe for two weeks and traveled by train through four countries. The trip left me thinking about how backpacking compares to traveling with a carry-on suitcase. A backpack ...

Backpacking Europe is viewed as a rite of passage for the young. You stay at hostels, ride overnight trains, and make impulsive decisions based on your limited budget and endless curiosity and energy.

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Business Insider's reporter booked Airbnbs outside major European cities and found some hidden gems in Germany and Switzerland.Joey Hadden/Business Insider When I planned my two-week backpacking trip ...

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