I didn’t think of myself as a would-be backpacker but apparently based on Wikipedia’s definition, I would be a backpacker come September 2009.
Anything essential that I and the rest of the backpacking community eyeing Europe need to know is found on a Web site called Backpack Europe on a Budget. Everything’s useful to me, especially the estimated budget page. I just hope the information provided is updated.
While Google searching tips on how to travel to Europe on the cheap, I stumbled on the travel expenses calculator by Travel Planit. It’s a nifty program — it will tell you if your budget is enough for your whole trip. If you want this application, you can download it here.
Similar tools are also available online via XE.com and About.com. You can even download an Excel template from Microsoft.
