A friend asked me recently if I thought they should have a chance to take backpack in Europe for a month. I answered with a clear She asked me why.I answered "Yes": "Why not?" After I graduated from college, I decided to take a whirlwind tour through Europe with nothing but a train pass in my pocket , a knapsack on his back, and minimal savings. If you plan to take a backpacking trip, I have a few tips for you that you can help. 1) Get a good, strong backpack. Do not skimp on the backpack! I have this error and bought a cheap backpack that does not have much support or cushioning. It was a little uncomfortable. You want a lot of walking and you will be lost. Getting lost is one thing. Getting lost and walking miles in an unknown city with an uncomfortable, heavy monster on your back is another matter entirely. Here is a good backpack at REI or other outdoor sports stores. Compare Online is a great place to see backpacks and prices. Go into a shop and try on some backpacks. Ask seller advice. 2) easy to pack. Do not overpack. Even little things add up quickly when you are carrying everything on their backs. If you are planning on backpacking in Europe for a month, you will probably be in a position with three pairs of jeans, two pairs of shorts, some shirts, a jacket to survive, and of course, socks and underwear. It's hard to say in general, what you should pack, because everyone has different ideas on what to bring. Take this tip: if you think you might not need it - do not provide. You can always get something while you are there. Always under-pack, but make sure you have enough clothing to keep you warm. Do not skimp on the backpack and do not skimp on heat. 3) Plan your trip. A mistake I made was on my two-month journey I cris-crossed the continent with little regard for distance and time constraints. I would look at the map and say: ". I want to go there" Then I would check my unlimited Eurail pass and see if I get there. Then I would get on a train and there. Through this spontaneous way of traveling, I burned a good amount of time and had some rough schedules. But it was also a lot of fun and I met some interesting people and had some adventures. I would definitely plan my route better next time and avoid travel from Paris to Prague, then to Italy and back to Budapest in eastern Europe. It was kind of crazy way to do this. Get some cards and a little time to plan your trip. 4) Get an unlimited Eurail Pass This allows you more opportunities and is part of the pass to get. 5) Protect your passport. This is very important because it made a huge effort to lose your passport or your wallet. You do not want to put in Budapest without any form of identification or any money. Sure, you'll probably end up being okay, but the replacement of ID's of the last dispute with you as you deal with in a beautiful European city. You can enter an ID holder, which is basically a small cloth bag that hangs around the neck, under the T-shirt. This is a great way to keep an eye on the important documents you need to keep. I kept my passport and my train to go into the pocket, always around my neck under my shirt while I was from city to city backpack. 6) Take time to visit the cities you enjoy. Sit back and relax in a café. Note the countryside smells, the air, eat the local cuisine. Talk to the people. Finally, traveling on the interesting people you meet and the different viewpoints that you encounter. Cathedrals are great, but if you've seen even one, you've seen them all. I mean, this half-jokingly, but not to concentrate too hard marker from a list of tourist attractions. Sit back and take it all to 7) money. This is different for every person. Air and train tickets (which ends up costing the bulk of the budget) aside, it is not unreasonable to live to 20 to 30 dollars per day plan. If you stay in cheap hostels, you should not much more than 10 to 15 € to pay for the night. Immediately to avoid the bulk of your food in grocery stores and tourist trap restaurants. When I was in Europe backpacking, I probably lived on average 25 dollars a day. That is an average. Some days you have to spend extra on a more expensive place to stay or a gift that you want or on food or travel. They spend more than you think, so make sure that some savings. 8) Have fun!