Simple Travel

Provides information and hostel listings for those interested in taking a gap year or backpacking through Australia, Brazil, Canada, Raratonga or Thailand. Independent backpacker accommodation, general country information and conservation project ideas.

Book hostel beds, backpacks for backpackers, Euro Rail Passes, packing tips and backpacker message boards

Backpacking and hostelling information, tips and links for student and budget travelers planning a trip to Europe. Bulletin boards, travel tales and transportation.

Article providing a step-by-step approach on traveling across Europe on a low budget. Intinary, travel documents, packing and transportation advice.

Hints and tips include medical information, vehicle preparation, climate, time zone converter and hitch hiking.

Backpack-Europe.com a guide to travel & backpack Europe, buy a Eurorail or Eurail pass, hostels, budget travel, and find cheap tickets.

Independent travellers' website with information and advice from around the world, discussion pages and a search facility for finding fellow backpackers.

Backpackers stories from around the world - advice, news and views.

World travel tips for independent travellers and backpackers. Region guide and planning links.

Comprehensive information on backpacking Australia including accommodation, tours, attractions, employment, transport, travel agents, internet cafes and message boards.

Guide to backpacking Europe covering France, Spain, Italy and Morocco. Forum, webcams, UK maps and town guide.

Backpackers and student guide to Australia with discounted online bookings, job noticeboard, travel tips, courses and much more.

Resources geared for the independent traveller. Discussion boards, travel toolkit, travelogues and advice.

Aimed at backpackers heading to Europe, Hawaii, New Zealand or the Pacific Islands. Listings of festivals, hostels, work and destinations. Free internet based email and forums.

Independent information and advice regarding world travel with a variety of sections such as weather, flying, gear and daily travel tips.

Active discussion boards, hostel reviews, web links, travelogues and a free travel newsletter.

Guide to independent budget traveling or backpacking. Includes packing, pre-trip, country and on-the-road advice as well as tips, travel photography and links.

Offers travel advice, an online travel magazine, accessories, message boards and train tips.

Dedicated to creating a community of backpackers and budget travelers through the sharing of advice and experience. Packing, transportation, money, message boards and links.

Guide to backpacking across Europe. Features hostel reviews, packing lists, a message board forum, hostel directory, links and tips for traveling Europe for cheap.

World weather, feature articles, printable currency cheat card, discussion forum and international calling guide.

Information on European railways and interrail ticket. Search for a rail partner or post in the forum. In English and German.

Information for backpackers planning to travel to Central and Southern Africa. Includes a hostels and cybercafe listing, internet links and bulletin board.

Guide for backpackers travelling to Koh Pha-Ngan, Thailand. Island information and photographic listings of bungalows available on the Island, beaches, transportation, dangers and full moon parties.

Guides for budget travel world wide, written by Harvard students. Site contains a message forum, travel links and guides for certain cities online, such as Amsterdam and Rome.