Business Insider's reporter took a one-week solo backpacking trip in Berlin and Vienna, sleeping in budget Airbnbs and shared train cabins.Joey Hadden/Business Insider I spent two weeks backpacking ...

From overcrowded tourist attractions to sleepless train nights and soreness, backpacking in Europe may not be as glamorous as it looks on Instagram.

I backpacked across six cities and four countries in Europe in 2022, including Berlin and Zurich. I booked two Airbnbs in the suburbs to save money, and the towns surprised me. These crowd-free places ...

I spent two weeks backpacking through Europe in 2022 and was surprised by my experiences. I slept on overnight trains and in budget Airbnbs across four countries. My trip was more exhausting than I ...

I stayed in an Airstream trailer I found on Airbnb while backpacking through Europe. The trailer was in the city of Vienna, and the noisy streets outside kept me up all night. Next time I'm ...

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My algorithm never ceases to amaze me. I'm the furthest thing from a "backpacker." The thought of having to squish all of my essentials into one bag (I'm a maximalist) and stay in a hostel full of ...

For many young Americans, backpacking through Europe is as essential to the twentysomething experience as graduating from college and landing that first job.These tips and resources will help you plan ...