My friend and I are planning on going backpacking. Where should we go.?

Question

Hi! My friend and I are planning to go on a backpacking trip (using Hostels). We were thinking about Europe, but would love some other options. We thought it would be a great idea to get advice [where to go and what to see] from people who have been there or live there.

Answer 1

Depending on your financial situation- Start in Spain (Barcellona) but beware the pick-pockets on the Ramblas, then to France- expensive but great food. Then London- I am biased, but the UK is wonderful. From there fly to Athens, take ferries island hopping, santorini, chios, crete, Rhodes, Zante, the people are wonderful, the food fantastic and the wines cheap. Then to Italy- beautiful, Rome is breathtaking, tuscany inspires. Then onto the alps (summer is lovely) finally, Germany and Holland. Great beer and great people. Have fun!!

Answer 2

try New Zealand and Australia

Lots of good places to visit and Very Very accomodating to backpackers and hostel dwellers.

Australia: Sydney, Gold Coast, Great Barrier Reef, Melbourne

New Zealand:  Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch,