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Backpacking is a right of passage for many college-aged students around the world. It is an affordable way to have an unforgettable travel experience. This is a list of great countries for backpacking - the best destinations for living out of a single bag. Where is the greatest place for a backpacking vacation? Vote on this list of the best countries to backpack and help us determine which nation is number one.
Europe has always been a popular destination for the backpacking traveler. Eurorail is an affordable way to get from city to city and European hostels are a great, cheap place to rest your head... and your backpack.
Asia is becoming a favorite location for the modern backpacker. With beautiful Buddhist temples and delicious cuisine, thrifty travelers can take in a lot of culture for a modest expense in Nepal and Thailand. India is also a wonderful country to journey through. They have their own hostel system in the major cities and offer affordable tours for college students. All hostels are not created equally so be sure to book your travel plans in advance to ensure you get the best bang for your buck.
Vote away Ranker voters and help young travelers determine which is the best country to backpack. If you have any great backpacking stories, please share them in the comments section. Happy travels!26
9369Brazil
Brasília27
9890United States of America
Washington, D.C.28
6535Portugal
Lisbon29
9757Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur30
8963Turkey
Ankara31
9055Colombia
Bogotá32
9062Croatia
Zagreb33
9968Mexico
Mexico City34
8659Israel
Jerusalem35
11479India
New Delhi36
8453Nicaragua
Managua37
10076Albania
Tirana38
79105Panama
Panama City39
83114Venezuela
Caracas40
112175Cambodia
Phnom Penh41
101157Chile
Santiago42
86115Ecuador
Quito43
102161Peru
Lima44
112177Laos
Vientiane45
109137South Korea
Seoul46
139314Nepal
Kathmandu47
101164Costa Rica
San José48
101114Guatemala
Guatemala City49
111179Japan
Tokyo50
101178Argentina
Buenos Aires