Sometimes backpacking can get quite expensive and people’s budgets are stretched thin to the limit. One option to conserve valuable currency while travelling is to forgo the luxury and comfort of a four star hotel and opt for a low priced hostel, of which there are plenty. Still if anyone wishes to be slightly more adventurous and is on an even tighter budget, then the convenience and affordability of sleeping in the airport becomes apparent. (more…)

For many people, true backpacking also means camping out in the foreign wilderness in one’s tent. This doesn’t only entail a closer connection with nature, but the traveller also saves themselves the expenses of a hostel or hotel room. Of course, if one is trekking through multiple day long hiking trails, or planning on climbing the summits of remote mountains, than a tent is likely to be the only option. But picking a tent is hardly as simply a decision as it might seem, as there are some tents for professional mountain climbers that will easily set you back almost as much as a brand new plasma television, while others can be purchased on sale for under £15 in your local department store. Like with many things, the middle ground often offers the best option. We will take a look at some of the best brands and features to be on the look out for, although your ultimate choice will be dependent on your individual tastes and needs. (more…)