At some point in your travels, you will embarrass yourself so thoroughly that the only reasonable response is to laugh. The Broke Backpacker team has done it all: a naked walk of shame in the Colombian jungle, an oat milk bath in the heart of London, emergency pooing behind a truck in one of the most conservative countries in the world... The list goes on and on 😬 Click here to read ourMost Embarrassing Travel Stories! “Excuse me. Have you seen our dignity?” We've ALL made a fool out of...
6 days ago • 1 min read
Most people travelling Europe cover the main highlights in the West and go straight back home. Broke Backpackers do it differently. They go deeper, spend less and avoid the tourist hordes that clog up Amsterdam, Berlin, and the likes... We have a differentiated route for backpacking Europe we'd like to introduce you to. We call it The Broke Backpacker Route. 👉 Click here to check outThe Broke Backpacker Route to Europe The Broke Backpacker Route: Eastern/Southeast Europe Eastern and Southeast...
10 days ago • 1 min read
People tend to overpack when prepping for a trip, Reader. The truth is, there's not that many things you REALLY need... So we've prepped this email to show you a few items we rarely leave home without. ✅ Check out our 12 MostEssential Backpacking Items 5 items we never travel without ✅ Out of all the things you could bring on your backpacking adventure, these are some of our highest recommendations. 1. Combination Padlock Padlocks are VERY handy when staying in hostels so you can use the...
13 days ago • 1 min read
Partying with other travellers is one of the great joys of backpacking. It's also one of the best ways to meet people on the road! And you know where to go when you're feeling that itch? Party hostels. Since we're in peak Europe travel season, we want to show you where to go for partying during a Euro trip. READ: The 16 CoolestParty Hostels in Europe Some hostels take it a step further. 16 Coolest Party Hostels in Europe Party hostels can be wonderful places if you're looking for a good time...
17 days ago • 1 min read
Europe season is here, Reader. Things sneak up fast around this time of the year. Prices skyrocket and hostels fill up fast. If you're even half-considering it, now's the time to stop browsing and actually make a move. We've also got a bunch of tips to help you get around Europe on a budget. Click here to read:"How to Travel Europe Cheaply" Tips Before You Go There are some things you can't escape when travelling Europe in peak season. But you can definitely be prepared! #1: Book the bed...
20 days ago • 1 min read
You know how EVERY travel app claims to have the best deals? We got tired of taking their word for it, so we actually tested one. If you're a hardcore frugal beast who's perfectly happy in a dorm bed every night when you're travelling, you can probably skip this email. But if you're the kind of traveller who occasionally enjoys a proper room (sometimes you just want a door that locks), you're gonna wanna know about HotelTonight. Click here to readour review of HotelTonight! HotelTonight is a...
24 days ago • 1 min read
I love a hidden gem just as much you probably do. And despite them getting increasingly harder to find, the year is 2026 and we're still managing! Below is a list of 7 destinations you should pay attention to. It's probably only a matter of time until they turn into the next hotspot. Click here to read:The 7 Best Hidden Gems to Visit How pretty is that!? From the East to the West, the whole world is filled with precious diamonds. And they’re just waiting for the right people to find them at...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
The Broke Backpacker started in 2011 as a team of one. Led by Will, it didn’t take long until the site became a staple for in-depth guides covering some of the world’s wildest destinations. Will driving a rickshaw across India. Fifteen years and 50 million readers later, The Broke Backpacker has grown into a full-fledged team of writers and editors under new management - but Will remains part of the family and his adventurous spirit hasn’t gone anywhere. Here’s where TBB is today looking...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Solo travel is one of those things that sounds more intimidating than it actually is, but then it turns out to be more rewarding than you expected. If you're travelling solo this summer, we want you to have all of our best tips so you can have an EPIC time. If you don't plan on venturing solo, well, maybe reading this article will motivate you to go and have the best time of your life 😉 Click here to read:The Broke Backpacker'sTOP Solo Travel Tips Solo but never alone. Summer is a time when...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read