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BackPackers World

Backpackers World Travel, incorporating Base Travel, specialise in backpacker and student adventure travel around Australia, New Zealand and Fiji. Book cheap flights, adventure tours, attractions, youth hostels, bus and rail tickets, car rental deals and travel insurance all online. And make sure you visit one of our 33 one-stop travel shops in Australia and New Zealand. Here you will find our friendly travel agents who can help you plan an adventure/working holiday that is just right for you.
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BackPacker Adventures World Wide

This site has links to a good number of backpacking and adventure travel sites, classified into regions. The UK is well featured, and there are some big names amongst the chosen links.
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Western Australia Backpacker

The site introduces Western Australia as the biggest state of Australia with over 2.5 million square kilometres and a population of over 1.8 million people. The capital city of Western Australia is sunny Perth, which is located on the Swan River. Perth has a relaxing atmosphere and some great beaches to chose from. Nightlife is found in Northbridge with its various restaurants, pubs and nightclubs.

The site has accommodation and travel discounts, a list of currently available work suitable for seasonal travellers, and has its own newsletter.
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Aussie Backpacker

This site is dedicated to providing backpackers and budget travellers in Australia with up-to-date and useful information about budget travel in Australia.

There are deals and information covering budget accommodation, communication, entertainment, employment, transport and other useful tips.

The site covers the whole of Australia. Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia, Northern Territory, Western Australia, Victoria, Australian Capital Territory and Tasmania.
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Backpacking Holidays in Europe

A snappy and well-designed site covering practical travel advice for backpackers in Europe. There are live discussions, a newsletter and reports from "Road Schalars" currently travelling in Europe and sending fresh reports from key locations. Lots of links to help with travel arrangements, kit purchase and guidebooks.
Link to Backpacking Europe

Hostels of Europe

The comprehensive directory to 250+ Quality Independent Hostels offering major discounts for Card Holders. Use the links to make reservations, and to get in-depth information.

The HoE card gives reductions at Independent Hostels in Europe. The site calls it "The Ultimate Budget Tool" for: Accommodation, Transport, Tours, Internet Access, Activities and Attractions. 15 Euro | $16US | £10. Purchase on-line or your nearest direct sales outlet.
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LondonNet

Travelling to London on a shoestring? Is your budget really stretched? Backpackers can find Budget Hotels, Hostels, Student Halls or Campsites for the best value stay in town....
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More Backpacking & Budget Travel Sites

Backpack Europe on a Budget - Backpacking and hostelling information, tips, and links for student and budget travellers planning a trip into Europe. First-hand travel knowledge from an experienced budget traveller.

Backpacker Essentials Online Magazine - Get the latest Australian and world budget traveller news. Views, articles, information and tips on backpacking.

Backpacker.net - Extensive site with information about destinations and travel tips, including a beer-drinker's index.

Budget Travel - Information on cheap travel.

BUG - The Backpackers Ultimate Guide to Europe - BUG is a comprehensive guide for backpackers and budget travellers going to Europe. Includes travel options, hostels and features and a discussion forum.

Crazy Dog Travel Guide - Information, practical tips, advice and links for adventure travelling and backpacking abroad and on a budget

Eurotrip - A guide to low cost travel in Europe (hostels, guidebooks, travel stories and more.)

Just Backpacking - Southern Africa - Information for backpackers making plans or travelling in Central and Southern Africa. Kenya - Cape Point. Includes a hostels & cybercafes listing, internet links. Listing of hostels FREE.

Tentings Plus of Northwest America - Budget accommodation: camping, hostels, cabins, tepees in Northwest USA and Canada.

Travelmag - The Independent Travel Magazine - Monthly travel online magazine aimed at the independent or adventurous travell er with news from around the world.

Underground Travel - News and information for dedicated travellers wanting to avoid commercialism

Universal Packing List - A set of packing lists to help you plan for all eventualities.

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