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Backpacking in Europe: What to pack 10 Articles

  • 1 of 10

    by Essexgirl

    As with any extended trip, there needs to be a certain amount of preparation required to back pack around Europe. Non EU citizens may require visas for certain countries. UK nationals need an E111 form that entitles them ...read more

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    by Laura Joy

    While gallivanting through Europe with just the clothes on your back and a travel toothbrush would be ideal, reality requires a few more necessities. However, less is still more, as everything packed has to be carried and ...read more

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    by Camilla Persson

    You are all excited about the trip, you have it all worked out and in your mind you are already on your way. Then you think of that big hurdle, the necessity that you have to do before you go and your enthusiasm dwindles. ...read more

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    by Rachelle de Bretagne

    Backpacking in Europe: What to pack Backpacking in Europe can be a wonderful experience, if preparation to planning is detailed enough to include all those things that you really will need during the trip. Deciding thos...read more

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    by Duane Kuehn

    Backpacking can be on of the most wonderful experiences you will ever have. The first rule is always; keep it light and only the necessary. Any country will have its good and bad, so the first thing to k...read more

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    by Elizabeth Handyside

    Having gone twice around Europe I think I have a good idea of what to and what not to pack. Packing seems like the simplest thing, but in actual fact it is probably the hardest. I always like to remember that for the most ...read more

  • 7 of 10

    by Ethel Smith

    When you are backpacking anywhere you do not want to be laden down with heavy, useless articles. Best leave the husband at home then. Sorry I could not resist that one. If you are traveling in Europe it all depends where y...read more

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    by Dorina Brown

    Budget travel requires thinking and planning when it comes to packing. Make sure you have a good quality bag. A bag in the form of a backpack is best. If you're going to be backpacking around Europe, you're going to ...read more

  • 9 of 10

    by Enrique Rodriguez

    Backpacking in Europe is one of the funniest things to do, not to mention it is a very cultural experience. When you are backpacking the first thing you need to remember is keep your backpack light but make sure you have ...read more

  • 10 of 10

    by Jacqueline O'Donnell

    You can drive yourself crazy trying to achieve the perfect pack. There are whole books written on the subject - what to pack, depending on what countries you are traveling to, for what purpose, in what season. I've backp...read more

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