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.

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.

Link directory of resources for backpack travellers. Guides, cyber cafes, remote banking, trails and cultural exchanges.

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.

Comprehensive guide that includes tours, printable maps, events and national parks in Queensland.

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

Guide written by American students regarding about study, travel and work in Britain. Features interactive map, universities and culture.

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.

Information on backpacking specific countries including Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Ireland. Details on accommodation and tours, travel guide and message boards.

Travel information for backpackers including tips, links, photos and forum.

Backpacking and budget travel links, information and tips for travellers to Europe. In English or Spanish, free travel newsletter.

Guide to backpacking around Australia. Includes travel tips, destination information, and photos.

Backpacking information for those planning to travel to Tibet. Getting there, getting around, history, climate, food and religion.

A guide for backpackers looking for a hostels in Lesotho, Mozambiquem, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Interactive map leading to descriptions and photographs, and online booking.

Sections include travel tips, links to work and volunteer opportunities abroad and web resources.

Travel information on budget travel around Australia, finding work, holiday working visas and backpacker hostel listings.

Message boards, planning help, going out guide as well as a hostel and beer index.

Guide to backpacking with information for a variety of countries as well as gap year advice, what to pack, preparation, travel and transport tips.

Information for travellers regarding flights, destinations, planning and travel tips.

Backpackers guide to planning a round the world trip. Includes flight tips, weather charts, money matters, budget accommodation information and destination guides.

Lonely Planet's bulletin board for travellers to exchange information. Individual boards include country specific postings as well as assorted travel topics.

Backpackers portal for help with trip planning, communications on the road, guidebooks and accommodation. Includes daily journey which can be written online while travelling.

Backpacking information for those travelling to Australia. Accommodation listings, travel tips, message boards and free email accounts.

Offers information on hostels, Eurail, air fares, student discounts, safety and security, and backpacking tips, for the budget traveler.

An extensive compilation of links for backpacking and budget travel around the world. Accessible travel, packing tips, transportation, working and volunteering and countries guides.

Budget travel information for travel addicts. Hostel list, photos, packing advice and links.

Aimed at independent travellers, this guide includes ideas and intinaries, travel related newsgroups and resource links.

Created for backpackers and world travelers and includes a guide to worldwide destinations, discussion groups, youth hostels and guidebooks.

Guide to helping the backpacker prepare optimally for his journey: travel information, stories from the road, tips, links to other handy backpack sites and a forum.

Information resource that covers where to start, how to get there, and how to save money. Bulletin boards and resource links.

Backpacking and travel reviews from around the world. Includes travel and backpacking advice, diaries, pictures, maps, attractions, accommodation, itineraries and general information.

Country information, where to go, what to see, what to avoid, planning, money and hostels.