Backpacking Europe Video

Are you planning a trip overseas and are considering backpacking?  Backpacking is a great way to see the world.  This would truly be a backpacking adventure.

We have prepared a concise list of the most important points to consider when traveling in a foreign country.  These are important to any type of travel but especially for the backpacking Europe adventure since you will more than likely be traveling off the beaten path.

Make a list of the countries, states, provinces or counties you plan on seeing.  Go online and print out the laws and customs for these areas.  My son got a pretty steep parking ticket when he parked in an area that had a sign saying "No Standing."  Now he is well aware that in that city that means "No Parking."

Have your papers in order.  Make sure you have everything you need to travel overseas and get into the destination country.  You should check with both countries to ensure all of your paperwork is in order.

Make sure your map is up to date.  You should check to make sure the map you are taking is current.  You do not want to plan a backpacking trip in an area that has recently been changed from wilderness to a shopping center.

Keep your family in the loop.  Just as you would when backpacking at home, you need to fill your family in on all your plans.  This is even more important when traveling out of the country.  You never know what can happen and nobody there is going to realize you may be in trouble.

Make an alternate itinerary as your travel may change due to weather or other emergency.  You may decide or need to stay in one place longer or not go to another place at all.

You should try to leave valuables at home.  You should hire a local tour guide and always travel in a group or with at least one other person.

It is also important that you stick to public areas.  Do not try to venture to unknown areas.  You never know what types of problems you could run into.

Travel smart and your backpacking trip will most likely be one of the most amazing experiences you will ever have.

To find more ideas on backpacking go to Backpacking First Aid