Budget Holidays in Europe
Ben Groundwater
Why trains are better than planes
The Backpacker Two Dutch girls, a Swedish guy, a Belgian and an Aussie in one cabin. Beats flying.
Take-Off
London to Paris for a pound
Nicholas Roe takes a front-row seat on a daytime coach service blazing a budget trail between the capitals.
Europe
Contiki tours: still crazy after all these years
It's a name synonymous with globetrotting youngsters, notorious for its party buses, wild adventures and strictly 'What goes on tour, stays on tour' mentality.
A mug's game
The ultimate Oktoberfest guide
Adrian Bridge Munich's Oktoberfest is turning 200. Adrian Bridge offers a visitor's guide to raising a glass.
Photo galleries
Eastern Europe's finest hostel
Comfortable and with great service, Hostel Mostel in Bulgaria must be the finest hostel in Eastern Europe.
World's best free attractions
Backpacker blogger Ben Groundwater names the best free attractions around the world.
Travellers Tips
Tripologist
Tripologist: In Britain for work or pleasure
Tripologist My partner and I plan to backpack through Britain and Europe for six months.
Tips
Today, the greenback, tomorrow the world
Jane E. Fraser How's your Egyptian? Your Cantonese? Hungarian? The strong Aussie dollar makes many destinations more affordable, beyond the usual haunts in America and Europe.
